Sparkle has kicked up the clock speeds with the GTX 285 Plus, bumping the core up to 666MHz, the memory up to 2520MHz, and shaders to 1512MHz. To keep things from melting down with the new speeds, Sparkle has update the cooler on the GTX 285 Plus by adding Arctic Cooling's Accelero Xtreme.
Other than the aftermarket cooler and increased stock speeds, the GTX 285 Plus offers all the features that come with a the reference design. Unfortunately Sparkle has yet to mention anything on available or price concerning the GTX 285 Plus. The full press release can be found here.
The SPARKLE GeForce GTX 285 Plus Graphics Card is the world's first graphics card to be equipped with the Accelero Xtreme cooling solution from Arctic Cooling, which delivers ultimate cooling weapon for hardcore gamers. The Accelero Xtreme features 5 heatpipes, 107 fins and 3 PWM fans. The radical optimized air flow design is targeting to cool effectively up to 240 Watt heat dissipation. The Accelero Xtreme can dramatically lower the temperature of the GPU at least 20ÂșC lower than the stock cooler. Together with the integrated memory and voltage regulator cooling, the Accelero Xtreme not only enhances the overclocking potential but also extends the card's service life. The three PWM fans from Accelero Xtreme bring maximum air flow but operate extremely silence, thanks to the low noise impellor design and the patented fan holder which eliminates the humming noise. The unnoticeable operation of Accelero Xtreme brings you the unparallel non-disturbed gaming experience ever before.