| EVGA GeForce GTX 580 Classified Video Card |  |
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| Written by Austin Downing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Monday, 03 October 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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VGA Testing MethodologyThe Microsoft DirectX-11 graphics API is native to the Microsoft Windows 7 Operating System, and will be the primary O/S for our test platform. DX11 is also available as a Microsoft Update for the Windows Vista O/S, so our test results apply to both versions of the Operating System. The majority of benchmark tests used in this article are comparative to DX11 performance, however some high-demand DX10 tests have also been included. According to the Steam Hardware Survey published for the month ending May 2010, the most popular gaming resolution is 1280x1024 (17-19" standard LCD monitors). However, because this 1.31MP resolution is considered 'low' by most standards, our benchmark performance tests concentrate on higher-demand resolutions: 1.76MP 1680x1050 (22-24" widescreen LCD) and 2.30MP 1920x1200 (24-28" widescreen LCD monitors). These resolutions are more likely to be used by high-end graphics solutions, such as those tested in this article. In each benchmark test there is one 'cache run' that is conducted, followed by five recorded test runs. Results are collected at each setting with the highest and lowest results discarded. The remaining three results are averaged, and displayed in the performance charts on the following pages. A combination of synthetic and video game benchmark tests have been used in this article to illustrate relative performance among graphics solutions. Our benchmark frame rate results are not intended to represent real-world graphics performance, as this experience would change based on supporting hardware and the perception of individuals playing the video game. Intel P67 Test System
DirectX-11 Benchmark Applications
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Comments
Also why does it need a HDMI port when you can convert straight from DVI to HDMI?
I want to see how it stands up to the 2GB 6970 OR the regular EVGA 3GB. You do realize that not all the Classifieds come with 3GB of Vram, right? Why not compare apples to apples? Why compare this to last years options?
It was compared to a Stock ASUS GTX 580 1.5GB which provides a pretty nice apples to apples comparison.
Really nice review! Maybe if you could put more pictures in the future which would be really nice :) keep it up!
I wasn't trying to be crass or mean. The review is wonderful.
I am considering purchasing a 3GB Classified HC and was anxious to see how it compared to say the normal EVGA 3GB or the Asus with more Vram, as well as the AMD 2GB 6970. Maybe you can do another review when those are available:)
That means the difference between the regular 3GB and Classy 3GB is the same as between the ASUS 1.5GB GTX 580 and the classy. around 4-6% at stock settings on both.
Except for price I really do recommend this card. It is beautiful, runs cool, and has a lifetime warranty.
Thank you for the compliment. This was a eye opening experience to say the least. I hope in the future to be able to provide for our readers even better.
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Hmm. On one hand, this cooler doesn't exhaust as much air into the case. On the other hand, the MSI Twin Frozr III heatsink is very impressive. I guess overclocking headroom will decide it.
Now THAT would be an article. 580 Classy 3gb vs MSI GTX 580 Lightning 3gb.
Perhaps a overclocking competition between both?
The only other card worth looking at is the Asus ROG Matrix 580 Platinum. Other manufacturers of course have custom non-reference flagships, but the consensus seems to be that the MSI and Asus ones are the top (ex: Gigabyte).
The 580 Lightning Xtreme is at a similar price point and is also oriented for enthusiasts and ROG ... well, the name should say what the target audience is.
That said,......this is really a well thought out design and awesome performer too. I love it.
Also, Austin I think the OC competition between those two cards would be a GREAT article!