ZOTAC AMP! GeForce GTX 480 (Fermi) 1536MB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 SLI Support Video Card ZT-40102-10P

Pros: runs most games@ 50-60fps(Crysis,FC2,RE5,Stalker)and runs overclocked(810/1620/4060/1100mv)@60-70c under full load. Also very quiet compared to most cards. Definitely not the Fermi jet plane scream that stock fans have.

Cons: Not really a con, but for some reason, the card runs 93-98c for STALKER:SoC and CS( CoP runs cool) I have them both heavily modded for effects and gameplay, but still thought those would run cooler than Crysis(65c max) on maxxed out settings. Even still, runs cooler on average, than 470 or 465, so I not marking any eggs down.

Overall Review: If trying to get most bang for the buck, DON'T try the 465 like I did. Just save up and go straight to this one, you won't be sorry.

Pros: Fast, quiet.

Cons: Careful with the power routing as this card (and all of the 480's out there) are very demanding of your PSU.

Overall Review: I had lots of lock ups when I had this card incorrectly wired to my Corsair 850 PSU (that powered my SLI GTX 280's just fine). I had going into the eight pin on the card (other PCI-E on the card was also powered by direct PCI-E from the PSU): ((pwr+pwr) + PCI-E adapter) + PCI-E --> eight pin when I changed to this configuration , removing the "y" power adapter on one leg to feed the eight pin: PCI-E + PCI-E --> eight pin All my lockup issues disappeared. I just wanted to share this as I was complacent knowing my PSU had plenty of juice, but ignored how I was delivering that power, and using which rails.

Pros: Great solid card, runs well, I haven't come across a game yet that has even been a bump in the road for it.

Cons: Zotac customer service is horrible. I was having a problem with the clocks dropping to idle while gaming on certain games. Sent in multiple emails, and posted on their tech forums. Never heard a response back once.

Overall Review: On a side note to fix the clock issue, I had to go into the Nvidia cp and set the global settings for power useage to max performance. Adding the games individually to the profile, and changing the power settings did not work.

Pros: This card is amazing, I overclocked it to 850/1700(core/shader) using zotac firestorm, and on only 70% fan speed, it runs at 36C-42C idle and about 55C under load, never goes over 60C(ambient temp is around 75-80F). I was really worried about the cooling ability of this card because my old card, the 9800 GX2, would idle at 70C and go over 100C under load at 100% fan speed. This card has FAR exceeded my expectations and was WELL worth the money. Some people had problems with the plastic case that covers most of the card, but mine works just fine, the fans spin perfectly and there is no scratching noises at all. The fan is very quiet even at 70-80% fan speed. I can also play Crysis at max settings 16X AA at 40+FPS VERY PLAYABLE! This card is simply amazing.

Cons: I really cant think of any at all. Maybe just that it takes up 3 slots in your case? but for a cooler this good, it really isnt a con.

Overall Review: None really, for anyone having heat issues, or you just want an upgrade, this is THE way to go! Easy overclock, low temps, quiet fan, plays crysis max settings, what more can you ask for? if you have the money, go for it, you will not regret it! Just make sure you have enough space(3 slots) and make sure you have a 8 and a 6 pin power connector. Also make sure your psu can handle this amazing card first

Pros: - Zalman Heatsink! - Rock-Solid - Clocked far higher than other GTX480 boards - Includes proper PCIe-6x2 --> 8 adapter (note this is not a normal PCIe 8)

Cons: - Large card dimensions - Covers 3 slots due to massive heatsink/fan combo - Uses 3 of your PCIe-6 connectors

Overall Review: This card, in my current system, was able to bump me up to 21000 on 3DMark06, and I was able to squeeze 5400 out of the Low-Res FFXIV bench. 4500 on High-Res. What appears to be a typical PCIe-8 power connector is not. This requires the included adapter, and there is a cut sheet included which shows the required pinout for the 8-pin power socket. My power supply has PCIe-6 cables and a set of pins for an 8, but this was not the requires pinout, and I had to use the included adapter. System Specs: - AMD Phenom x4 965 Black Edition @ 4.0GHz - Corsair Dominator 7-7-7-20 - MSI 890FXA-GD70 - Sound Blaster X-Fi Pro Fatality - Crucial SSD 64GB MLC - Windows Vista 64-bit

Pros: Just went from 2 8800GTX 512 in SLI to The AMP Edition 480 GTX. All I have to say is WOW. There really isnt any comparison going in a jump this big. Going from loweing resolutions and options in my games to MAX IT ALL. ANd getting framrates in 60+ in all my games maxed. Its a Wonderful thing. I could not be happier with my Chrismas in July present. I have watched the temps and everything on the card at the shipped specs and it has never gone above 42 deg. Its amazzzingly cool and very quiet fan at the shipped specs. At this piont there is nuthing wrong with any part of the card. I love this Card I am glad I waited for a good air colling solution board and Could not be happier Buy this card if available I dought anyone can match this. If your planning on SLI wait to see if someone comes out with a thinner solution but I can tell you it wont stay as kool as this card.

Cons: As I said their is nuthing wrong with the card. Only issues you should look out far if looking at the card: 1: If your case is snaller make sure you have the room for the Legnth od This BEAST, (I have tons of room) 2: It is a Beast of a card in slot use as well. It takes up almost three slot areas. It will take away most other PCI Cards in any system if SLI'd. (no need for SLI at this piont it handles everything flawless.) 3: It blows all the Air through the colling solution right into your case so make sure you have lots of flow in your case to get rid of the Air. Like I said just the issues with the card not Cons. Cause if your an avid shopper those should just POP out when yuou see the pics and Specs on the item just posted in the review just in case your reading this first. THIS IS MY ONLY Personal issue: I HAVE JUST CAUSE 2 already hehe.....But I knew that when I got the card for the special just wish you could trade it for a different game.

Overall Review: My other thoughts would have to go to Newegg+UPS for getting the item to me in 48 hours. Thankyou as always rushed processing for 3$ more just makes all the difference in getting it out of the warehouse and in the UPS trucks same day. You guys ROCK. Thanks again Newegg and as always. THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE I GO FOR MY COMPUTER PART NEEDS.

Pros: The fastest single gpu on the planet, paired with an awesome cooling solution... what else needs to be said. This is the best GTX 480 you can buy this side of liquid cooling, plain and simple. Nobodies really talked about the overclockability this card gives you, using afterburner, I cranked my voltages up to 1.125v, and now I'm running 100% stable 850/1700/2100-core/shader/mem. And even with all that, card will peak at about 77C. Fan is anywhere from dead silent to moderately loud, depending on where you set it. <65%, you probably won't hear it, and its not until about 90% when I would actually call it loud. And you won't ever normally see 90-100%, mine uses custom Afterburner fan profiles, and 80% keeps it at a chilly mid 70's. Beyond that, like I said its a GTX 480, this thing can handle pretty much anything out there. Metro 2033 Very High, 40fps average, Crysis Very High, 35-40... it'll tear through anything you throw at it.

Cons: Very big and heavy, triple slot reduces your options for SLI. Cooling shroud does feel... not flimsy, just that its not extremely well attached to the PCB itself. Not a huge issue, I'm nitpicking here because I love this card. And aside from that, it pulls ALOT of power from the wall, especially when overclocked. And it has the capability to heat up a medium sized room from 73f to 79f in a little over an hour. But if your shopping for a 480, then you probably already know that.

Overall Review: Bottom line, why would you buy any of the other 480's? This one is only $50 more expensive than the cheapest one I've seen on here, and trust me, the extremely high performance, quiet cooling solution the Amp edition has makes that a very easy $50 to justify. Lets review- buy this card and you get -One of the fastest graphics cards on the planet (2nd fastest overall, FASTEST single gpu card) -A heatsink, that at its very loudest, is still the quietest and least intrusive HSF I've ever owned, much much MUCH quieter than the stock 480 -A heatsink that is not only quiet, but can easily keep the card, even OC'ed, below 85C (Depending on whether you can put up with some noise, or would rather it be 100% inaudible) -A card that, with minor voltage bumps, will OC well beyond stock and blow a 5870 away Pack in a lifetime warranty, couple nice free trial software downloads, and this is a great value. My last couple cards have been ATI, but I'm 100% satisfied with the green team this

Pros: I upgraded from gtx285's in sli that were OCFU from BFG. This one card outperforms any and everything 2x 285's could ever do. It is evident the moment you start putting your setting to the highest levels on games like Crysis and seeing how much smoother it runs. The only point in which the card starts to hic up is when it is running Crysis, on full, at 2560x1600 then the chop is very noticable, yet, the game runs. So big ups to this card, very strong, nothing to scoff at all.

Cons: HUGE. As other posters have said, if you don't have 3 cards slots clear for at least another one of these in SLI seriously consider what you are doing. I have the space for another one of these and plan to order it shortly.

Overall Review: This card not only smooths out the edges but the speed at which your frames will blow by makes gaming simple, easy, and a joy to watch.