Keeping the same 450W Cooling capacity using only 2 slots, the New WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system is equipped with two 8mm and four 6mm cooper heat-pipes , inclined fans, and GIGABYTE “Triangle Cool” technology. This not only provides an effective heat dissipation capacity but also enables higher performance due to a lower temperature.
OC GURU ll
Brand-new instinctive user interface, easier to monitoring and adjusting all important settings. Users can set up MONITORING, GPU CLOCK, MEMORY CLOCK,FAN, OSD, ONLINE SUPPORT and update driver, BIOS directly.
AMD Eyefinity
Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.
Smart Fan Control
With built-in a hardware switch, you can easily change the fan profile to silent mode or performance mode.
Silent Mode
The fan always runs at low speeds to provide a quiet working environment unless the GPU reaches a certain high temperature.
Performance Mode
The fan speed will be dynamically adjusted based on the GPU temperature variation, this can keep the GPU temperature lower to get a better performance.
Keeping the same 450W Cooling capacity using only 2 slots, the New WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system is equipped with two 8mm and four 6mm cooper heat-pipes , inclined fans, and GIGABYTE “Triangle Cool” technology. This not only provides an effective heat dissipation capacity but also enables higher performance due to a lower temperature.
OC GURU ll
Brand-new instinctive user interface, easier to monitoring and adjusting all important settings. Users can set up MONITORING, GPU CLOCK, MEMORY CLOCK,FAN, OSD, ONLINE SUPPORT and update driver, BIOS directly.
AMD Eyefinity
Supporting multiple independent display outputs simultaneously, AMD Eyefinity technology delivers innovative graphics display capabilities enabling massive desktop workspaces and ultra-immersive visual environments for the ultimate panoramic computing experience.
Smart Fan Control
With built-in a hardware switch, you can easily change the fan profile to silent mode or performance mode.
Silent Mode
The fan always runs at low speeds to provide a quiet working environment unless the GPU reaches a certain high temperature.
Performance Mode
The fan speed will be dynamically adjusted based on the GPU temperature variation, this can keep the GPU temperature lower to get a better performance.
I'm using this card to game on a Samsung U28D590D monitor at 4K resolution. As can be imagined about a sub-$500 graphics card, you obviously won't be able to max everything out on every game, but damn if it doesn't get close. The performance is extremely good for a single GPU and I'll be adding a second one for 60 FPS capability. That being said, I usually have to play the more demanding games with my noise cancelling headphones, due to the fans being loud enough to be easily audible over 10 feet away. While not a dealbreaker, investing in this card might require a second thought if you're using speakers or a TV exclusively for audio.
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Jason_R 10/03/14
Bought this card and was initially happy with it. About 7 months in to ownership I started experiencing system crashes, coloured lines across the screen, and BSOD when playing graphically intense games.
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Pros -Good performance value -Convenient switch for Power and Quiet profiles -No graphics card sag in vertical tower orientation as in some ASUS models
Cons -Fans much louder than comfortable when operating above 75% -Terrible BIOS software, led to a bricked card
Summary I'm using this card to game on a Samsung U28D590D monitor at 4K resolution. As can be imagined about a sub-$500 graphics card, you obviously won't be able to max everything out on every game, but damn if it doesn't get close. The performance is extremely good for a single GPU and I'll be adding a second one for 60 FPS capability. That being said, I usually have to play the more demanding games with my noise cancelling headphones, due to the fans being loud enough to be easily audible over 10 feet away. While not a dealbreaker, investing in this card might require a second thought if you're using speakers or a TV exclusively for audio.
Cons Card failed within a year. Garbage Customer Service from Gigabyte.
Summary Bought this card and was initially happy with it. About 7 months in to ownership I started experiencing system crashes, coloured lines across the screen, and BSOD when playing graphically intense games.
Reinstalled OS, same issue. Took card out and used onboard video, problem went away. Sent for RMA to Gigabyte, and their communication was HORRIBLE throughout. First, they did not even notify me that the RMA was approved and I only discovered by signing back in to their hard-to-find RMA support page. Then after I shipped it to them (at a cost of $40) they didn't bother updating me on ANYTHING. The email I received was that they were sending the card back. I checked the support site and the notes mention "no trouble found, tested multiple configurations" -- so no one bothered to contact me to ask any further questions.
There goes $40, and I'll be getting back the same card without any repair... and I'm out a video card that supposedly has a 3 year warranty.
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