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Brand | EVGA |
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Model | 01G-P3-1182-AR |
Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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GPU | GeForce GTX 285 |
Core Clock | 702 MHz (v.s. 648 MHz standard) |
Shader Clock | 1584 MHz (v.s. 1476 MHz standard) |
Effective Memory Clock | 2646 MHz (v.s. 2484 MHz standard) |
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Memory Size | 1GB |
Memory Interface | 512-Bit |
Memory Type | DDR3 |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI (via Adapter) |
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DVI | 2 x DVI |
TV-Out | HDTV Out |
Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
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3D VISION Game Ready | Yes |
SLI Support | 3-Way SLI |
Cooler | Single Fan |
Power Connector | 2 x 6-Pin |
Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
HDCP Ready | Yes |
Date First Available | April 23, 2009 |
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Pros: So I purchased this card to replace my GTX 260 Core 216 SC. I was hoping for better performance and I sure got it. The 260 ran Crysis at about 18-40 frames The 285 ran Crysis at about 20-50 frames So there was a definite increase. I would have just stayed with the 260 because it was definitely good enough but if you want something with a little extra edge to run the more beastly games...go with this card, its worth the dough.
Cons: When I first launched Crysis with the "For the Win" factory clocks, the card got so hot it shut off completely, this happened all the time. So I fixed the problem with the free and awesome "Precision Tool" for turning the clocks down and the fans up. It is also important to note that only Crysis was the only game to overheat my card in this way but I understand it is not the card's fault. I would only recommend this video card to the more advanced builders on the market. Otherwise go with the 260. It's almost as powerful.
Overall Review: My specs: Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz Quad-Core Processor with Hyper Threading EVGA NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 "For the Win" Edition 1GB DDR3 Samsung 23inch 5ms 16:9 Widescreen LCD 20000:1 Contrast Ratio Corsair XMS3 6GB 1333MHz Triple Channel (3 x 2GB) DFI Lan Party JR X58 T3H6 LGA 1366 Micro ATX Corsair VX 550Watt Power Supply