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*dug777 enjoys this pipe dream*
Seriously, most of the stuff DT links to makes your brain hurt
Maybe they need me to proof-read/work on their formats/review process...it really wouldn't be hard to produce an up to date/relevant review outline would it...
I've got one i knocked up the other day (roughly), the salient points are:
1. Clearly note all drivers/demos/settings/hardware used. Provide custom demos for download.
2. Benchmark a good range of heavily played games (both older and cutting edge).
3. Run the full gamut of resolutions with all cards.
4. Use the latest whql drivers, and get the review out the door quickly enough to make those driver results relevant.
5. Include the relevant competition at that price point.
6. DO overclock, with the associated YMMV warning, and provide results of said overclocking.
7. Ensure your format is clear, uncluttered, and logical (provide a clear article index on every page too)
8. Thoroughly vet the article for grammatical and spelling errors.
Those are the key points that i see ignored time and time again, any other suggestions?
:beer:
dug.
Seriously, most of the stuff DT links to makes your brain hurt
Maybe they need me to proof-read/work on their formats/review process...it really wouldn't be hard to produce an up to date/relevant review outline would it...
I've got one i knocked up the other day (roughly), the salient points are:
1. Clearly note all drivers/demos/settings/hardware used. Provide custom demos for download.
2. Benchmark a good range of heavily played games (both older and cutting edge).
3. Run the full gamut of resolutions with all cards.
4. Use the latest whql drivers, and get the review out the door quickly enough to make those driver results relevant.
5. Include the relevant competition at that price point.
6. DO overclock, with the associated YMMV warning, and provide results of said overclocking.
7. Ensure your format is clear, uncluttered, and logical (provide a clear article index on every page too)
8. Thoroughly vet the article for grammatical and spelling errors.
Those are the key points that i see ignored time and time again, any other suggestions?
:beer:
dug.