Which GTX 285 card should i get?

[computernewbie]

ok, we all know different cards are produced by different companys and so so, but im mostly looking for an EVGA GTX 285, which i need some help deciding on

EVGA GTX 285 SC

EVGA GTX 285 2GB

EVGA GTX 285 w/ EVGA backplate <---- One im talking about

EVGA GTX 285 Superclocked


The reason why i think the backplate is so much better, is because i was lookin through the forums and i found someone with a GTX 295 w/ Backplate, and it lowered his load temperatures by 20 C, which i found amazing

 

[EXT64]

That sound like a good idea. I think the 2GB version is overkill, and if the backplate does help, you should be able to OC it fine anyway. How much does the back plate add?

 

[killerzuchini]

Well hey! I wasn't even aware I could purchase a backplate for my 285. Anywho, that'll be the one you want to go with. The 2gb is overkill/pointless, and you can always OC to Superclock levels anyway. Always buy the vanilla kind.

 

[neon neophyte]

20 degrees turned out to be total hype. a complete lie.

it doesnt cool at all.

 

[successful_troll]

a complete lie.

And how do you know that is lie ?

 

[computernewbie]

heres a link to the page

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/page-259726_15_0.html

dunno if its REAL or not, but the 20 C really made me happy

 

[neon neophyte]

well, first off, logic. how could that crappy alluminum plate drop temperatures by 20 (holy crap.... 20!!!!) degrees. dont you think every card would come with a magic aluminum plate that drops temps by 20 degrees.

second, forums are full of people that tried the plate, and only saw a 1-2 degree difference, if any. some even report slightly higher temperatures.

again, logic. please please think about this one.

3rd, theres a lot of talk about that review having been manipulated with fan speeds.


i however encourage you to purchase the plate, and then PLEASE come back here and inform those without logic that it doesnt work.

 

[boulard83]

My BFG GTX285 OC2 ( 694 core ) run @ 60-62c on gaming with fan @ 60% ....
The highest ive seens is while running a GPU stress test with fan @ 70% and 72c.
You DONT need the backplate ...

If your whilling to OC your card, buy the NON oced one and have fun. If you dont want to play with it, buy the Factory OCed one, the waranty cover the OCed speed to WORK.

IM REALLY happy with my GTX285. Hope you will !

 

[computernewbie]

oh, i was snooping around on evga's site and found reports that the back plate doesent actually do anything, even slows heat transfer. wow that forum poster is a douche, mod should close that topic -.-

anyway, i heard the SSC (or vanilla) as its called, is pretty good, havent found it anywhere because i might be out of stock, anyone know where to find it?

And to boulard : i might get the BFG, but then i wont get the EVGA control panel for the graphics card D:

 

[boulard83]

Yes ... i use EVGA precision with mY BFG card ... NM the brand you have . EVGA precision will work !

 

[computernewbie]

also, i was watching something on youtube, the guy was using a brand new computer, and he had an EVGA card, and i guess he must of opened up EVGA's setup and download the video drive, graphics drive and such, same with BFG?