Video Cards & GPUs for 2011

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MSI GTX 560 Ti-448 1280MB Twin Frozr III Power Edition Video Card Overclocked

MSI GTX 560 Ti-448 1280MB Twin Frozr III Power Edition Video Card Overclocked

December 2, 2011 | After looking at the newly released GTX 560 Ti-448 to select regions earlier in the week thanks to MSI's tricked up Twin Frozr III Power Edition, we now give it a solid overclocking kick to see where its limits lie.

MSI GTX 560 Ti-448 1280MB Twin Frozr III Power Edition Video Card Review

MSI GTX 560 Ti-448 1280MB Twin Frozr III Power Edition Video Card Review

November 29, 2011 | NVIDIA launch a brand new model to a few select regions. We check out the new GTX 560-448 to see what it's all about.

Sapphire HD 6970 2GB Dual Fan Video Card Overclocked Review

Sapphire HD 6970 2GB Dual Fan Video Card Overclocked Review

November 27, 2011 | Sapphire releases a dual fan HD 6970 and we check it out and overclock it to see how it goes on our new X79 testbed.

Batman: Arkham City Performance Analysis

Batman: Arkham City Performance Analysis

November 25, 2011 | We check out the latest Batman game, Batman: Arkham City and find out how it runs on a number of video cards.

PowerColor DEVIL 13 HD 6970 2GB Video Card Review

PowerColor DEVIL 13 HD 6970 2GB Video Card Review

November 18, 2011 | Our testbed gets the devil within her via the brand new PowerColor DEVIL 13 HD 6970. Let's find out what it's all about.

Palit GTX 560 Ti Twin Light Turbo 1GB Video Card Review

Palit GTX 560 Ti Twin Light Turbo 1GB Video Card Review

October 21, 2011 | Palit has released a Limited Edition GTX 560 Ti. Let's check out what the Twin Light Turbo is all about and see if it can do anything to really stand out.

ASUS GeForce GTS 450 Direct CU Silent Video Card Review

ASUS GeForce GTS 450 Direct CU Silent Video Card Review

September 29, 2011 | While the GTS 450 might be an old model, ASUS has recently breathed some life back into it with a new version under the Direct CU Silent name.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Dirt 3 Edition OC Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 Dirt 3 Edition OC Video Card Review

September 20, 2011 | Sapphire releases a new HD 6870 with a pretty good looking cooler. How's it go, though? Only one way to find out!

Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 Vapor-X OC 1GB Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 Vapor-X OC 1GB Video Card Review

September 1, 2011 | Sapphire expands the Vapor-X line with the introduction of the HD 6850. Let's see how the card goes.

Surround Vision Examined with ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580

Surround Vision Examined with ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580

August 24, 2011 | We install the ASUS MARS II 3GB on our new Surround Vision setup and see the kind of performance we can get at 3600 x 1920.

ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual  GTX 580 Video Card Overclocked

ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580 Video Card Overclocked

August 22, 2011 | Sure, it's already the fastest card in the world. But let's make the MARS II even faster with the help of ASUS GPU Tweak. Let's get into it!

ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580 Video Card Review

ASUS MARS II 3GB Dual GTX 580 Video Card Review

August 18, 2011 | ASUS want to have the fastest card on the market with the MARS II. Have they done it? And do we want it? - Let's find out!

MSI Radeon HD 6670 1GB Overclocked Video Card Review

MSI Radeon HD 6670 1GB Overclocked Video Card Review

August 4, 2011 | We check out MSIs HD 6670 and take the time to overclock it to see just what kind of performance we can squeeze out of the card.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB TOXIC Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB TOXIC Video Card Review

August 2, 2011 | Sapphire expands the TOXIC line with the introduction of the 2GB HD 6950. Let's check it out.

PowerColor Radeon HD 6870x2 2GB Overclocked Video Card Review

PowerColor Radeon HD 6870x2 2GB Overclocked Video Card Review

July 27, 2011 | We check out the new dual core HD 6870x2 from PowerColor and proceed to overclock it. Our thoughts? Let's find out!

Diamond Radeon HD 6770 XOC 1GB Video Card Review

Diamond Radeon HD 6770 XOC 1GB Video Card Review

July 26, 2011 | We look at the new Diamond HD 6770 which carries that lovely XOC tag. What's it mean for performance? Let's find out!

ASUS Radeon HD 6970 DirectCU II Video Card Review

ASUS Radeon HD 6970 DirectCU II Video Card Review

July 25, 2011 | While it's been around for a while, we check out the DirectCU II version of the HD 6970 from ASUS and see how it goes.

HIS Radeon HD 6770 IceQ X Turbo 1GB Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 6770 IceQ X Turbo 1GB Video Card Review

July 20, 2011 | HIS throw both the Turbo and IceQ X tag on the mid-range AMD model - the HD 6770. We check it out to see what's going on with it.

ASUS MATRIX GeForce GTX 580 1536MB Platinum OC'ed Video Card Review

ASUS MATRIX GeForce GTX 580 1536MB Platinum OC'ed Video Card Review

June 24, 2011 | ASUS offer us the red pill or blue pill; we take the red one and enter the MATRIX with the latest GTX 580 from ASUS.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Dirt 3 Edition Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2GB Dirt 3 Edition Video Card Review

June 20, 2011 | With the release of Dirt3, Sapphire brings out a revamped version of the loved HD 6950.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 Ultimate 1GB Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 Ultimate 1GB Video Card Review

June 16, 2011 | Sapphire expand the Ultimate series with the HD 6670. Today we see what this silent offering can bring to the table.

HIS Radeon HD 6970 IceQ Turbo 2GB Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 6970 IceQ Turbo 2GB Video Card Review

June 3, 2011 | The high end HD 6970 finally gets the IceQ treatment from HIS. Let's check out what's going on with it.

MSI GTX 580 Lightning Xtreme Edition 3GB OC'ed Video Card Review

MSI GTX 580 Lightning Xtreme Edition 3GB OC'ed Video Card Review

May 30, 2011 | As if the Lightning series wasn't Xtreme enough already, MSI Xtreme the GTX 580 even more with the Lightning Xtreme Edition.

ASUS Radeon HD 6870 DirectCU II 1GB Video Card Overclocked Review

ASUS Radeon HD 6870 DirectCU II 1GB Video Card Overclocked Review

May 29, 2011 | Having looked at a few DirectCU II cards already from ASUS, we check out the HD 6870 version today.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6770 1GB Vapor-X Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6770 1GB Vapor-X Video Card Review

May 20, 2011 | The HD 6770 launch was so quiet that I didn't even hear about it. With a sample now in hand, though, let's check this new model out.

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 1GB DirectCU II TOP Video Card Review

ASUS GeForce GTX 560 1GB DirectCU II TOP Video Card Review

May 19, 2011 | ASUS slap the DirectCU II cooler on the new GTX 560 and give it a strong overclock. Let's find out just how strong it is.

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Twin Frozr II OC Video Card Review

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Twin Frozr II OC Video Card Review

May 18, 2011 | MSI give the new GTX 560 the Twin Frozr II treatment. We check out the latest NVIDIA release from MSI.

Palit GeForce GTX 560 Sonic Platinum Video Card Review

Palit GeForce GTX 560 Sonic Platinum Video Card Review

May 17, 2011 | NVIDIA launch a new 500 series card to sit between the GTX 550 Ti and GTX 560 Ti. We look at the GTX 560.

MSI Radeon HD 6950 2GB Twin Frozr III PE OC'ed Video Card Review

MSI Radeon HD 6950 2GB Twin Frozr III PE OC'ed Video Card Review

May 10, 2011 | We check out the Power Edition HD 6950 which brings triple voltage adjustment to the table. How high can we go?

Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 and HD 5830 1GB Xtreme Video Cards Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 5850 and HD 5830 1GB Xtreme Video Cards Review

May 5, 2011 | Sapphire re-releases the HD 5850 and HD 5830. Should we or you really care, though? - Let's find out!

HIS Radeon HD 6790 1GB IceQ X Turbo Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 6790 1GB IceQ X Turbo Video Card Review

May 2, 2011 | HIS slap the IceQ X and Turbo tag on the new HD 6790. Let's see how the model goes in our testbed.

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti HAWK Video Card Review

MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti HAWK Video Card Review

May 2, 2011 | With recent high end Lightning models looked at, we now check out the more budget friendly GTX 560 Ti HAWK.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 and HD 6570 Video Cards Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6670 and HD 6570 Video Cards Review

April 18, 2011 | We look at the new low to mid-range models from AMD - the HD 6670 and TurboCache wielding HD 6570.

ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti DirectCU TOP Overclocked Video Card Review

ASUS GeForce GTX 550 Ti DirectCU TOP Overclocked Video Card Review

April 15, 2011 | We check out the first TOP card in a long time from ASUS with the DirectCU version of the GTX 550 Ti.

XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB Black Edition Video Card Review

XFX Radeon HD 6870 1GB Black Edition Video Card Review

April 12, 2011 | It's been a long time since we've seen a card from XFX, but we welcome them back with open arms as we slip the Black Edition HD 6870 into our testbed.

MSI GeForce GTX 580 1536MB Lightning Overclocked Video Card Review

MSI GeForce GTX 580 1536MB Lightning Overclocked Video Card Review

April 11, 2011 | The fastest single GPU card on the market gets a little faster thanks to MSI. Whats this Lightning version offer us?

MSI Radeon HD 6970 2GB Lightning Overclocked Video Card Review

MSI Radeon HD 6970 2GB Lightning Overclocked Video Card Review

April 8, 2011 | MSI expand the Lightning series with AMDs top single GPU card - the HD 6970. Let's see just what it does for us.

Sapphire Radeon HD 6790 1GB Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6790 1GB Video Card Review

April 4, 2011 | With the high end market taken care of, AMD begin to concentrate on some more budget friendly models with the new HD 6790. We look at Sapphires to kick things off!

HIS Radeon HD 6870 IceQ X TurboX Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 6870 IceQ X TurboX Video Card Review

March 31, 2011 | The HD 6870 from HIS gets both the IceQ X and TurboX treatment to create what looks to be one of the best HD 6870s we've tested. Let's find out for sure!

ASUS GeForce GTX 590 3GB Video Card Review

ASUS GeForce GTX 590 3GB Video Card Review

March 24, 2011 | NVIDIA today releases its new dual GPU card - the GTX 590. We look at the ASUS version to kick things off. Hot or not?

HIS Radeon HD 6990 4GB and HD 6970 2GB Video Cards in CrossFireX

HIS Radeon HD 6990 4GB and HD 6970 2GB Video Cards in CrossFireX

March 22, 2011 | So you bought a HD 6970 2GB when it launched, and you're now wondering if you should partner it with a HD 6990 4GB? - We tell you if you should!

HIS Radeon HD 6990 4GB Overclocked Video Card Review

HIS Radeon HD 6990 4GB Overclocked Video Card Review

March 21, 2011 | HIS send us a HD 6990 and we see what kind of overclock we can achieve with the fan set to Auto.

AMD Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card in CrossFire

AMD Radeon HD 6950 1GB Video Card in CrossFire

March 21, 2011 | We get a 1GB HD 6950 from AMD and pair it with our Sapphire one to see how this 1GB model goes in CrossFire.

AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card AUSUM Mode in CrossFireX

AMD Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card AUSUM Mode in CrossFireX

March 18, 2011 | Two cores on one card is all great and that, but let's get two cards and four cores in our testbed system for a real party.

Palit GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Sonic Video Card in SLI Review

Palit GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Sonic Video Card in SLI Review

March 18, 2011 | We SLI the Palit GTX 550 Ti to give us a total combined core speed of 2GHz. How's the new mid-range model go in SLI?

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card in AUSUM Mode

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card in AUSUM Mode

March 17, 2011 | We flick Sapphire's HD 6990 4GB over to AUSUM mode, close our eyes and power on the system. We've survived to tell you about the extra grunt on offer!

Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Golden Sample Video Card

Gainward GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Golden Sample Video Card

March 15, 2011 | Gainward crank the clocks up on the new GTX 550 Ti to 1GHz on the core. What's it do for performance?

MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Cyclone II Video Card

MSI GeForce GTX 550 Ti 1GB Cyclone II Video Card

March 15, 2011 | NVIDIA release a new mid-range card. So who should be looking at the GTX 550 Ti? - We'll tell you!

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card @ 1GHz OC

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card @ 1GHz OC

March 10, 2011 | In our quest to get 1GHz on the HD 6990 we blow out our ear drums. It was so worth it, though!

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card Review

Sapphire Radeon HD 6990 4GB Video Card Review

March 8, 2011 | Our Sapphire HD 6990 4GB has literally just arrived and we test it straight away to find out what kind of performance is on offer from this beast.

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