Starting with the base test of 3DMark03 at 1,024 x 768 with no image quality (IQ) enhancements such as FSAA and AF, the Gainward scored 14,448, while in the same system the AOpen only scored 12,466. In the Evesham system, the XFX 6800 Ultra scored 12,875 - 15 per cent slower than the Gainward's score. The water cooling and the high clocks immediately show their worth and the story continues throughout most of the tests.

The Gainward PowerPack! CoolFX Ultra/2600 is unquestionably the fastest card you can buy right now, and it's near silent too. For that it deserves recognition. However, the effort of installation and the cost of the card pretty much, (if you'll excuse the pun), pour water on its achievement.