Good to see that the card is quieter than stock, though the factory overclock is very modest.
I've been thinking of buying either the HD 6970 2GB or the GTX 570 1.3GB...but looking at the reviews over the last few monthhs and considering I'm "only" playing @ 1920x1080, I just cannot justify the priceleap over a factory overclocked GTX 560 Ti.
Not that these are bad or undesirable cards, their price is just too high above middle class cards while their performance isn't.
I notice the PNY XLR8 Liquid Cooled GTX 580 OC in the comparison benchmarks but I can't remember seeing a stand alone review of this card on Bit-tech. Will we be seeing a review of this card as well soon?
Originally Posted by KiNETiK I notice the PNY XLR8 Liquid Cooled GTX 580 OC in the comparison benchmarks but I can't remember seeing a stand alone review of this card on Bit-tech. Will we be seeing a review of this card as well soon?
That's what I like to see. A hsf that vents all of the waste heat out of the case.
At least that's what I'd like to see. Those hsf's used to.
Ditch some of the ports and have better vents imo. I don't really want any waste gpu heat dumping in the case.
Originally Posted by KiNETiK I notice the PNY XLR8 Liquid Cooled GTX 580 OC in the comparison benchmarks but I can't remember seeing a stand alone review of this card on Bit-tech. Will we be seeing a review of this card as well soon?
Yes indeed, it's being finished off at the mo.
Just what I thought! I remember seeing this graphics somewhere on the internet but not on bit-tech. Well, choppy chop, off you go, show us the review :P
"The large heatsink is aided by an equally large 80mm radial fan, which blows air down the length of the card. The heatsink covers not only the CPU but also the cards 2GB of GDDR5 memory modules via an aluminium contact plate. Meanwhile, the VRMs are fitted with a separate heatsink, which is placed underneath the lower fan intake to take advantage of indirect airflow. "
Isn't it a gpu on a graphics card? Either a spelling mistake or I am mistaken.
Damn nice come back by HIS but if has anything to do with looks I'd give it a 0. The only time a HIS card looked god though was when the old XT800 was around
Originally Posted by l3v1ck That's what I like to see. A hsf that vents all of the waste heat out of the case.
At least that's what I'd like to see. Those hsf's used to.
Ditch some of the ports and have better vents imo. I don't really want any waste gpu heat dumping in the case.
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ReplyI've been thinking of buying either the HD 6970 2GB or the GTX 570 1.3GB...but looking at the reviews over the last few monthhs and considering I'm "only" playing @ 1920x1080, I just cannot justify the priceleap over a factory overclocked GTX 560 Ti.
Not that these are bad or undesirable cards, their price is just too high above middle class cards while their performance isn't.
Identical performance to this card all for £200.
The HIS HD6950 Turbo that Overclockers have on pre order for £219.99 looks like a good deal:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-042-HS
Assuming it can clock as well as the HD6970 it will be around 5% slower clock for clock but cost £55 less.
Thats the idea and they sold like wild fire back then ;)
A fantastic looking card in person too, much nicer than the pictures :)
Yes indeed, it's being finished off at the mo.
At least that's what I'd like to see. Those hsf's used to.
Ditch some of the ports and have better vents imo. I don't really want any waste gpu heat dumping in the case.
Just what I thought! I remember seeing this graphics somewhere on the internet but not on bit-tech. Well, choppy chop, off you go, show us the review :P
dunx
Isn't it a gpu on a graphics card? Either a spelling mistake or I am mistaken.
doesn't make a difference though at 1080p.. it plays everything up and only pulls 220 watts more over idle
Who gives a rats ass about the clock speed? Either you OC your card or you don't, "factory OC"'d cards are for pussies anyway.
f u
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