As one of the first games to take advantage of DirectX 11, we've been using Dirt 2 to benchmark graphics cards since its arrival in late 2009. Although it's been a crucial part of our testbed, Dirt 2 isn't quite as taxing as it was when the first DX11 cards arrived. For instance, today's GTX 580 can average 75fps while running the game at 2560x1600 with max quality settings. Likewise, the GTX 590 and HD 6990 delivered solid 70+ fps in our recent triple-monitor gaming review.