GeForce GTX 480 Superclocked with 725 MHz core clock
PCI Express 2.0
1536 MB 384-bit 2.0ns GDDR5 memory
3800 MHz memory clock and 1450 MHz shader clock
Windows XP, Vista and Windows7 support
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Product Description
The EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked ushers in the next generation of NVIDIA GeForce graphics processing units and then cranks it up another notch by offering even higher performance. Experience heart-pounding cinematic visuals thanks to the combined power of DirectX 11, NVIDIA PhysX, and NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Technologies. The EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked contains double the CUDA cores of previous generation GPU's, a high speed GDDR5 memory interface with 1536 MB onboard and full DirectX 11 support providing unrivalled performance and breathtaking image quality. Compatible in 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way SLI configurations, the GTX480 provides brilliant and immersive experiences in games and unsurpassed computational power. Specifications include the GTX 480 (725 MHz core clock) chipset, 1536 MB of 2.0ns GDDR5 memory with a 3800 MHz memory clock and 182.4 GB/second memory bandwidth, 384 bit memory interface, 1450 MHz Shader Clock, 480 CUDA cores, and PCI Express 2.0 compatibility. Additional features include Microsoft DirectX 11 support, NVIDIA PhysX and NVIDIA PureVideo HD technologies, NVIDIA 2-way and 3-way SLI readiness, NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround readiness, NVIDIA CUDA technology with CUDA C/C++, DirectCompute 5.0, and OpenCL support, PCI-Express 2.0 support, OpenGL 3.2 support, Dual Link HDCP capability, and Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 support. Connections are 1 Mini-HDMI 1.3a connector and 2 Dual-Link DVI connectors. Package includes the EVGA Driver/software disc with EVGA Precision Tuning utility, 1 Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, 1 DVI to VGA adaptor, 1 6-pin PCI-E power cable, 1 8-pin PCI-E power cable, and a lifetime warranty if registered within 30 days at www.evga.com
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The EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked takes the next generation NVIDIA GeForce GPU, and cranks it up another notch by offering even higher performance! Experience heart-pounding cinematic visuals with the EVGA GTX 480 thanks to the combined power of DirectX 11, NVIDIA PhysX, and NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround technologies.
The EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked contains double the CUDA cores of previous generation GPUs, a high speed GDDR5 memory interface with 1536 MB onboard and full DirectX 11 support providing for unrivalled performance and breathtaking image quality. Compatible in 2-way, 3-way, and 4-way SLI configurations, the EVGA GTX 480 Superclocked provides brilliant and immersive experiences in games and unsurpassed computational power.
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NVIDIA Technologies
NVIDIA GeForce series graphics processors are the epitome of graphics performance, and deliver phenomenal frame rates with stunning visuals in the latest 3D games and applications.
NVIDIA SLI technology enables up to three EVGA GeForce-series (3-way SLI support varies by model) graphics cards in one system for up to 280-percent performance gains.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology empowers EVGA GeForce-series graphics cards with HD playback capabilities for vivid visuals and hardware decoding of Blu-ray disk formats.
NVIDIA GeForce GPUs with CUDA technology enable hyper-realistic GPU accelerated PhysX gaming effects such as explosions that cause dust and debris, amazing natural water and fluid effects, characters with life-like motion or cloth that drapes and tears naturally.
Key Specifications
Core Clock: 725 MHz
Memory Clock: 3800 MHz Effective
Shader Clock: 1450 MHz
CUDA Cores: 480
Bus Type: PCI-E 2.0
Memory Detail: 1536 MB GDDR5
Memory Bit Width: 384 Bit
Memory Speed: 2.0 ns
Memory Bandwidth: 182.4 GB/sec
Software Compatibility
NVIDIA ForceWare Drivers
Microsoft DirectX 11
OpenGL 3.2
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7
Connectors
Two dual-link DVI (up to 2560 x 1600)
Mini-HDMI 1.3a w/audio (8-channel LPCM)
HDCP ready
Key Features
Microsoft DirectX 11 Support: DirectX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultra high performance in the new API's key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready*: Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate "inside the game" experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays.
Interactive Ray Tracing: By tracing the path of light through a 3D scene, ray tracing uses the power of the GPU to create spectacular, photo-realistic visuals. Get a glimpse into the future of gaming with ray tracing.
3-way NVIDIA SLI Technology**: Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 3-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world's premier gaming solution under Windows 7 with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
NVIDIA PhysX Technology: Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.
NVIDIA CUDA Technology: CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processor cores to accelerate the most demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.
32x Anti-aliasing Technology: Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology***: The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
PCI Express 2.0 Support: Designed for the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture offering the highest data transfer speeds for the most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications, while maintaining backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
Dual-link DVI Support: Able to drive industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).
HDMI 1.3a Support: Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1 digital surround sound.
* NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround requires NVIDIA release 256 driver, two or more graphics cards in NVIDIA SLI configuration, 3D Vision glasses and three matching 3D Vision-Ready displays. See www.nvidia.com/surround for more information. ** A GeForce GTX 480 GPU must be paired with another GeForce GTX 480 GPU (graphics card manufacturer can be different). SLI requires sufficient system cooling and a compatible power supply. Visit www.slizone.com for more information and a listing of SLI-Certified components. *** Supported video software is required to experience certain features. Visit www.nvidia.com for more details.
What's in the Box EVGA Driver/Software Disc with EVGA Precision Tuning Utility; Mini-HDMI to HDMI Cable; DVI to VGA Adapter; 6-pin PCI-E power cable;8-pin PCI-E power cable; User Guide
Warranty All EVGA products come automatically with a one year, parts and labor, limited warranty. Upon registration within 30 days of your original purchase, this card is entitled to be upgraded to a limited lifetime warranty.
Pros: Everything is blazing about this card. Yet contrary to other reviews, my temp at full load maxes around 83c, Idle about 48c. I have a very small case. I did upgrade the PSU to accomodate this card. I purchased a Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650W and it is more than adequate. To me this card is worth it, I got the 470 at first and returned it. Glad I did. This card is 1-1/2X faster.
Cons: Very expensive
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Pros
- It has enough power to run every game I own on max settings at 1920x1080
- Installation was a breeze
- No driver issues (specifically why I did not buy an ATI card)
- It doesn't do anything funky when the monitor goes to power save mode (the 2nd reason I didn't buy an ATI card)
Cons
- A very long video card (seriously, look at the measurements and then actually measure your computer case to make sure it fits. I have a large PC case and it almost touches one of the internal features, also it blocks 2 of my SATA ports on the motherboard)
- It can get very loud under load. The fan dynamically changes it's speed to accommodate the load the card. When I'm not in a game or watching a movie, I can't hear the fan over the rest of the PC noise. But as soon as I start up a game, the volume raises by 50%-100% depending on what's happening on screen.
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Just got my card this past week from [...] (GREAT SERVICE) and I can't believe how smooth everything has run since then.
I work for a streaming media company, and have a tendency to bring work home (what else are you going to do in this economy) and when I do I end up pushing the limits with every aspect of hardware usage. Video being one of the major factors that was crashing my previous machine. I use a 27" screen and though it only requires a single DVI input it still needs a robust video card to post up properly without crashing the system. This is on multiple operating systems, I have tried quite a few, and will keep educating myself since our clients will continue to ask about any prominent platform that is wide use.
This card has gotten me more time with my wife so not only am I a fan but now my wife is too.
There is a lot to be said for spending enough money to have th right tools to get your work done to spend time on the things that...Read more
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