(Tested and Burned) ASUS GeForce GTX 560 DirectCU II TOP Review

2011/05/17 JeGX

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 DC2 TOP review index

7 – ASUS GeForce GTX 560 DC2 TOP: Conclusion

For the impatient: ASUS’s GeForce GTX 560 DC2 TOP is a very recommended product!

Geeks3D Highly Recommended Product

This GTX 560 DC2 TOP offers the same kind of prestation than other DirectCU II-based graphics cards (GTX 570 DC2, GTX 560 Ti DC2).

Pros:
– GTX 500 hardware power limiter DISABLED by ASUS
– Factory-overclocked @ 925Mhz (+14% compared to ref clock)
– Very good overclocking capabilities
– High quality components and FurMark approved VRMs!
– High performance cooling (DirectCU II)
– Quiet cooling even when highly stressed
– Very good tessellation performance (in both OpenGL 4 and Direct3D 11)
– PhysX and CUDA support
– Power LEDs (rear side)

Cons:
– no backplate
– basic bundle (no geeky stuff)

Depending on the 3D application, ASUS’s GTX 560 DC2 TOP can compete and even surpass Radeon HD 6950, HD 6970, GTX 470. Considering the good quality of NVIDIA display drivers as well as the support of OpenGL 4.1, Direct3D 11, OpenCL, CUDA and PhysX in hardware, the GTX 560 DC2 TOP is without doubt an excellent choice for hardcore gamers and overclockers. Coupled with another GTX 560 in a 2-way SLI configuration, you’ll become invicible!

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 DC2 TOP review index

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7