XFX GTX260 896MB 'Black Edition'
Introduction
Published: 1st November 2008 | Source: XFX | Price: £225.35 |
Introduction
Black is a colour that typically depicts power, stealth, death, prestige, and mystery. If you're looking for a dominating presence, you don't wear a kipper tie, you wear a black suit and black tie. From Darth Vader to Reservoir Dogs, down to your city centre doorman, all choose black attire for good reason - to instill fear into their subjects.The XFX GTX260 has evolved into the 'Black Edition' which comprises of 2nd generation unified architecture, and an increase from 192 stream processors to 216. Known throughout the world as the 'GTX260 216' because of the increase in shaders, this card is the revised edition of the already high performing GTX260. The new card should give a significant increase in performance as the clockspeed has been increased over the XFX GTX260 XXX card (reviewed here) from 640mhz to a devilish 666mhz. The card also sees an increase in shader clockspeed from 1363 to 1440. While this might not seem like a major difference in speed, one has to take into account that this is compared to XFX's previous overclocked edition of the GTX260. With a little luck and perhaps with a little help from the 'Dark Side', we will be able to overclock the Black edition even further!
Specifications
An impressive specification indeed! Incorporating Nvidia's latest features along with 2nd Generation Unified Architecture, an increase in stream processors as well as blistering clockspeeds, the Black Edition has set the scene for some serious performance for the serious enthusiast.
Let's take a look at the GTX260 Black edition in its new package...
Most Recent Comments
:o Got 500w ppc&c powering gaming rig atm >.<
Works fine ;)
That you may have, but what kind of card is it? Is it the Watt raping gtx200 series lol
Do yourself a very big favour and bin that EZ cool PSU. Why anyone would spend quality money on a PC then cheap out on the most important PC component is simply beyond me.:(
Do yourself a very big favour and bin that EZ cool PSU. Why anyone would spend quality money on a PC then cheap out on the most important PC component is simply beyond me.:(
Well to be honest, i cheaped out to start with and i'm slowly building up my parts, still on my list is psu and 2 medium sized drives to raid.
Looks like its the psu tomorrow
Remember, better to get a quality brand with lower wattage than a cheap brand that claim high watts.
..and check the OC3D PSU reviews section if you need guidance:
http://www.overclock3d.net/index.php?/power_supply
There's a whole lot of reviews in there which should help you decide.
(or just tell us how much cash you've gor set aside for a new PSU and we'll pick one for ya)
http://www.overclock3d.net/index.php?/power_supply
There's a whole lot of reviews in there which should help you decide.
(or just tell us how much cash you've gor set aside for a new PSU and we'll pick one for ya)
Ok i'v went for the corsair TX650W £75 from scan
Anyway sorry to go off topic for a bit about PSU's but anyway...
My comments on the XFX GTX260 Black Edition are that its a great card, pushed a little i can get the core/mem/shader clocks to 730/2546/1520 so performance is not an issue.
Ok so the £230 i paid is a bit more than the 4870 1gb but the rest of my parts are sli ready and i did get FarCry2 and 3DMark Vantage bundled with it. I dont feel ripped off at all as its coping with all my demands no problems. Thank you XFX.
My comments on the XFX GTX260 Black Edition are that its a great card, pushed a little i can get the core/mem/shader clocks to 730/2546/1520 so performance is not an issue.
Ok so the £230 i paid is a bit more than the 4870 1gb but the rest of my parts are sli ready and i did get FarCry2 and 3DMark Vantage bundled with it. I dont feel ripped off at all as its coping with all my demands no problems. Thank you XFX.
folks is this a "reference design" ie would it take a standard block from EK and XSPC for example. Thinking of XSPC Razor full cover block.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Yes it is reference design - any 260 block should fit fine.
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I will just have to wait till tomorrow when i get paid to buy a new psu before i can game. I'm gonna get something about 700W as the box for the 260 BE says XFX recommended power requirements Non-SLI = 630W or greater and SLI = 680W or greater. The chances of me buying another card to SLI are slim but i'll go for 700W anyway.
It's either just wait till tomorrow or i underclock the card to run at normal 260 speeds just for tonight and see if it doesnt whore the Wattage so much