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Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 896 MB AMD Radeon HD 7990 Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 896 MB
Overview - Full review
AMD Radeon HD 7990
Overview - Full review
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB
Overview - Full review
Price
1680 x 1050 = LCD 20 / 22 inch 1/2
Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 896 MB
AMD Radeon HD 7990
Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB
Score
4/5
4/5
4/5
User Score
Specifications
Specifications
ChipGT200
GPU frequency633 MHz
Memory quantity896 MB
Memory typeGDDR3
Memory frequency1134 MHz
Coolerdouble-hauteur
Connectors2x DVI + 1x vidéo
Driver testedForceWare 191.07
Specifications
Chip2x Tahiti XT2
GPU frequency1 GHz
Memory quantity3 GB
Memory typeGDDR5
Memory frequency1500 MHz
Coolerdouble-decker
Connectors1x DVI, 4x mini DisplayPort 1.2
Driver testedCatalyst 13.5b2
Specifications
ChipGK106
GPU frequency980 MHz
Memory quantity2 GB
Memory typeGDDR5
Memory frequency1,502 MHz
CoolerDouble-decker
Connectors2 x DVI, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
Driver testedForceWare 314.21
Conclusion
This is the minimum card if you want to use 3D Vision. Its performance makes it suitable for mid-resolution displays, but there are now midrange models with significantly better performance available.
Before releasing its new-gen graphics cards, AMD seemed intent on claiming the title of fastest model on the market. That has definitely been achieved with the Radeon HD 7990. This twin-GPU graphics card beats its competitors on performance, but it's not without its own limitations.
As was to be expected, with the GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost, Nvidia has outed a well-rounded video card with performance that matches the competition. But be warned, for your ears' sake we suggest opting for a model with an alternative cooling system.
Pros

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Good performance on mid-definition displays

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Runs significantly less hot

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Reduced noise in 3D

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3D Vision compatibility

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Performances

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Low noise levels when idle

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ZeroCore Power function

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Competitive performance

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Low power consumption

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Added features: frames-per-second limiting, advanced vertical synchronisation, etc.

Cons

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Power consumption in 3D

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Could be quieter in 2D

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Power module makes quite a piercing noise

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Annoying fan noise

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GPU Boost: different cards will vary slightly in performance