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GIGABYTE GPU Gauntlet SortingGIGABYTE’s very own GPU Gauntlet Sorting process is the key to the best GPUs for Super Overclock Series. A GPU must pass a sequence of tests to be selected. This unique process offers three major advantages. First, full-throttle performance tuning improves overclocking ability by at least 10% to 30%. Second, optimized thermal efficiency lowers extra temperatures by 5% to 10%. Fan speed is guaranteed at standard rpm in high-rated 3D and physics-accelerated games to reduce noise for an absolutely quiet environment. Lastly, expert power switching lowers power switching loss by 10% to 30%. With GPU Gauntlet Sorting, GIGABYTE SOC graphics card guarantees higher overclocking ability.
WINDFORCE 2X: Anti-turbulence CoolingThe GV-N460SO-1GI is equipped with WINDFORCE 2X cooling solution which employs special inclined dual fans to effectively minimize the flow of turbulence between two fans and enhance heat dissipation of hot area right underneath each fan. With a unique design, WINDFORCE 2X even enlarges air channel on the graphics card vents and creates a more effective air flow system in chassis. This special design helps heat dissipate quickly from GPU. In addition, WINDFORCE 2X is equipped with 2 copper heat-pipes which strengthen the speed of heat dissipation.
Ultra Durable VGA +Gigabyte’s Ultra Durable VGA+ features 5+1 quality components to support top performance in graphics benchmarking. It uses one NEC Proadlizer (also known as film capacitor) on the GV-N460SO-1GI to provide amazing current capacity and extremely low ESL/ESR for super overclocking ability. The added proadlizer transmits more stable power even during heavy loading.
Pure Power ArchitectureThe Gigabyte GV-N460SO-1GI features a 7 phase PWM design with 6 for GPU and 1 for memory, which leads to a more stable system and better overclocking capability. The 6 power phase status LED indicators indicate graphics card’s current power phase, helping users monitor power consumption.
OC Guru – Graphic Card Smart TunerGigabyte’s graphics card tweaking utility OC Guru puts together the best combination of software/hardware overclocking, with 3 profiles to cater to users’ different needs - OC (for overclocking mode), Gaming (for gaming mode), and Green (for power saving mode). Gigabyte’s distinctive adjustable software offers gamers to adjust tuners for memory, voltage, and fan speed.
Voltage Read PointGigabyte’s specific voltage read point allows users to change the voltage simply through software instead of manually adjusting any components on PCB, offering hardcore gamers an ultimate benching experience at overclocking competition. It is easy for overclockers to master the platform and monitor GPU workload at any time just through voltage read point.
Pros: Cool. Silent. Fast. Got two for SLI to replace a GTX 295. Much better performace as far as video quality goes, more advanced rendering makes some games look a lot better. Frame rate improvement is not visably noticable in the games I play, but framerates in DX9 are blazing, and should be improved in DX10 as well as making DX11 a possibility.
Cons: Green lights on the back on the PCB. Had to change my light scheme.
Overall Review: Fan shrouds seem not too sturdy...was afraid to put too much pressure on them. Cooling system is amazing. Furmark gets them up to 65C running full screen 2560x 1600 maxed settings (32x MSAA) for the stability test. Posted a 9861 on Furmark 1280x1024 with 0xMSAA. Haven't overclocked yet, but they are stable enough to do it. intel core i7 975 @ 3.33Ghz 12Gb Corsair XMS3 1333 Asus P6T7 Supercomputer WS 1366 2x Gigabyte GTX 460 Superoverclock Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit