Pros: Excellent cooling compared to stock GTX 480, virtually silent operation at stock fan speeds, very, very fast!

Cons: Makes a single "squeak" when computer boots (other reviewers have noted this). Requires 3 PCI slots and is very long (owners of mid-tower cases may have difficulty getting it to fit).

Overall Review: Purchased this card to replace my GTX 285. It is considerably faster than the GTX 285 and (thanks to the tri-fan cooling solution) it also runs cooler. It is also quiet (much quieter than the GTX 285) which is something I did not expect. In short, it addresses the two of the biggest issues found in the stock GTX 480, namely, GPU temperature and fan noise while at the same time sporting higher clocks. These benefits come at the cost of a considerable amount of space (the card takes up 3 PCI slots and is very long due to the fact the cooler actually extends beyond the board itself). That said, if you have the space in your rig and the cash, you can't go wrong with this card.