PNY VCGGTX275XPB GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

GTX 275 >>> GTX 260

Reviewed By: Omega598 on 10/9/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: - Handles anything I throw at it (For specs junkies: WIC 1600x1050, maxed out 16AA, 16AF at ~ 45 fps, COD 4&5 (maxed out, 1600x1050) at more than 40 fps, Fallout 3, 1600x1050 maxed out at > 50 fps, Crysis Warhead 1600x1050 at high on DX9

- Great price/quality

- Can generate large molecular graphics and resolve complex series of tri-dimensional algorithms in no time

-Upgrade from my 8600 GTS

Cons: - Runs hot. You will read it a lot, and it's 200% true: Gets up to 75°C on most demanding games. Hopefully my Antec Nine Hundred case can evacuate most of the heat, keeping my system under 30°C, but if your case doesn't operate with a good air circulation, you might want to reconsider your options (at least two 120mm)

- I had some trouble with the mail-in rebate (while there was one): I sent it on July 26-27th and today (October 9th), it still hasn't passed. 12 weeks later. Disappointed, but completely unrelated to the card itself

- GIANT CARD WARNING ! (not really a cons, but to take in consideration) In my Antec, I had to remove the black grill for the extra fan to set this monster up. Also, make sure your connectors aren't in the way of your PCI Express lane.

Other Thoughts: I had the choice between the GTX 260 and the GTX 275 and I preferred to spend 40$ to get it future-proof. Reviews might say the 260 is extremely similar to the 275, but that's just a bunch of false stuff

- The fan constantly runs at 40%. You will probably never notice it and I HIGHLY recommend you don't lower it: I accidentally tried once (0% fan speed), got the card to 110°C before nTune warned me. It gets loud near 60% but it will never get there (except with manual tweaking).
To resume this, the fan's speed doesn't matter.

I upgraded from a rapidly aging 8600 GTS which couldn't handle any of these games above 35 FPS at medium settings.

It's a must

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Great upgrade

Reviewed By: JTacoma03 on 10/5/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: -Handles everything you throw at it.
-No noticble noise difference from my XFX 88GT, which it replaced.
-Fits barely, but it fits in an Antec 900 (original)

Cons: Compared to the 8xxx series, it's a mammoth. I'm uncomfortable bending/creasing my SATA cables, etc... around the edge of it. So I'll have to purchase some SATA cables with 90-degree ends.

Other Thoughts: A great card if you don't have the budget to SLI. Also, came with Arkham Asylum at my time of purchase...great game to show off the power of the card.

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Reviewed By: on 10/2/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Nice Card for a great price
(at least when i bought it, it had a MIR, that made it for about the same price as a GTX260)

its a Stock GTX275. so not much to expect. except what you would expect from a GTX275 =)

Cons: the PCB on the back is Green.
if a good looking computer is of an concern, this might be a turn off.

the audio port does not have a rubber plug to close it up when you are not using it.

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