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r_manic   05-07-2009 at 11:42:23 AM

http://news.firingsquad.com/hardwa [...] 85_review/

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MSI’s done it again. With their N285 GTX SuperPipe OC, MSI pairs up an incredibly powerful cooler with NVIDIA’s most powerful GPU, the GeForce GTX 285.

The SuperPipe cooler performs incredibly well – up to 13 degrees cooler than the stock cooler NVIDIA provides based on our testing. Noise output is up slightly, but overall the card still runs very quietly. Most enthusiasts and hardcore gamers will gladly trade the extra decibel of noise for the lower temps. MSI’s really addressed the GTX 285’s one only weakness in comparison to the GTX 280 – its less powerful cooling.


Although I wonder: why get a 285 when you can get 2 4770s on CrossFire for $220?

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The_Blood_Raven   05-07-2009 at 12:41:00 PM
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Why does everyone suddenly think that 2 4770s are the greatest deal going? Honestly if it is because Tom's did a review then you need to reread that review because Chris' benchmarks did not match his conclusion. 2 4770s are a great deal, but a 4890 for $10-$30 more is much better because A) it performs the same B) is a single card which will have more consistent framerates C) Can be crossfired later D) will likely out perform 2 4770s when they are not paired with an i7 CPU and E) Will likely have higher minimum framerates considering how close they are which will give a better gaming experience.

As for the review, a lot of people on this forum hate MSI, but they have treated me well for the past year and a half so I don't mind them. The cooling on this card is very much needed and it does not cost much more than the other GTX 285s so I suppose it is a great deal.

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radiowars   05-07-2009 at 02:12:00 PM
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The_Blood_Raven wrote :

Why does everyone suddenly think that 2 4770s are the greatest deal going? Honestly if it is because Tom's did a review then you need to reread that review because Chris' benchmarks did not match his conclusion. 2 4770s are a great deal, but a 4890 for $10-$30 more is much better because A) it performs the same B) is a single card which will have more consistent framerates C) Can be crossfired later D) will likely out perform 2 4770s when they are not paired with an i7 CPU and E) Will likely have higher minimum framerates considering how close they are which will give a better gaming experience.

As for the review, a lot of people on this forum hate MSI, but they have treated me well for the past year and a half so I don't mind them. The cooling on this card is very much needed and it does not cost much more than the other GTX 285s so I suppose it is a great deal.


I agree with you, 2 4770s might perform well, at least on average benchmarks, but there's no where to go after you CF them. I mean, maybe tri-cf but the scaling in that wouldn't be worth it. Plus, in general a single GPU is more stable and easier to OC than 2.
Just my opinion.

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   05-07-2009 at 02:17:21 PM
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I was never a big fan of initial crossfire/SLI either, unless they were two top-of-the-line cards that you *had* to have because 1 alone was not enough.

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zipzoomflyhigh   05-07-2009 at 02:18:14 PM
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A 1000mhz core 4890 Saphire Toxic at $264 is the best deal going. Expecially with the GTX285 prices.

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r_manic   05-11-2009 at 04:53:44 AM
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Wasn't hating on MSI, just to be clear. And I've got a 1680 x 1050 display, so even the 4890 might be too much for me, no?

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The_Blood_Raven   05-11-2009 at 05:07:29 AM
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A 4870 1GB would do fine at that resolution, but a 4890 might give you the extra push you need in some games. It all depends on how much the price difference matters to you.

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