Joined on 11/25/06
Best Card I've Ever Owned!

Pros: With this graphics card I'm able to run today's games with very high quality and smooth gameplay. Overclocked mine to 790/1100 with ATI Overdrive without any problems. I'm also running Optimal Quality in the ATI Catalyst Drivers, and the quality is out of this world!!!
Cons: There was a normal branded ATI HD 4870 in the Visiontek box. In other words, no special logo from Visiontek like shown in the picture.
Overall Review: Would be best for users to have a powerful CPU to back up a powerful GPU. You could see less performance if you do not have a equal balance between your CPU and GPU. At the moment I'm running a Intel E6600 @ 3333Ghz/ 2GB OCZ 4-4-4-15 @ 740Mhz/ MSI P35 Platinum/ Antec 650W Trio
RMA on First Day!!!!!!!

Pros: The card has terrific performance in all of my games. I can play FEAR maxed out with all eye candy turned on.
Cons: Card came with memory problems and I had to RMA it on the very first day I received. Like people say, you get lucky or you don't, and apparently I wasn't lucky. EVGA needs to actually test their products before they send them out in the product line.
Overall Review: So far EVGA support has been terrific with very fast repsonse time with 24 hour/ 7 day a week customer support. If you purchase this card you should purchase an advanced RMA process.
Terrific Performance

Pros: Dropped the temperatures of my XFX 6800XT overlcocked to 445/1200 by a huge amount. My card now runs at a cool idle of 35 C (12 C drop) and only runs at a max of 46 C ( About a 20 -30 C drop)
Cons: The price of this unit is overpriced. I can go to my local electronic retialer and purchase it for only $39.99. The fan needs to be connected to a 3 pin power source located on the motherboard, which not all motherboards have. This can be fixed though by buying a 4 pin to 3 pin power adapter to connect the fan directly to the power supply.
Overall Review: I would recommned using some Artic Silver Thernmal Compound to increase heat tranfers.
Great Thernal Compound

Pros: Used with Zalman 900 VPU and received terrific temperature drops from both the new fan and the thermal coumpound. This is a must buy if your planning to install a high performance cooler.
Cons: None so far
Overall Review: When appyling I reccomend using about the same amount as a piece of rice. To ensure best performance spread the compound using a plastic bag to completely cover the heantsink.
Terrific Card

Pros: This video card can BF2, Fear, and other demanding games with mostly high settings at a decent resolution.
Cons: The only real draw back the video card has is its 350Mhz Core Clock.
Overall Review: I overclocked the card to 450/1100 and received a terrific increase in fps and the overall smoothness of games. Temperatures reach about only 65 C while playing demanding 3D games.