14 DAY TRIAL // The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 high-end graphics adapter has just been released under a special guise by Gainward, whose labs gave it the GOOD brand (Gainward Optimized Own Design).
Considering that the new year has just begun, it is expected that any and all hardware makers would want to get some attention, maybe stir some waves on their market segment of choice.
Of course, since a myriad of companies are thinking the same thing, they found the need for products capable to make them stand out even more than usual.
For Gainward, the method meant to capture the eyes of its prospective customers was the releasing of a new video card for enthusiasts.
Basically, it is a new iteration of NVIDIA's DirectX 11-capable GeForce GTX 580, one with custom clocks, cooling and higher efficiency.
The Gainward GTX 580 GOOD has the GF110 graphics processing unit (GPU) operating at 783 MHz, which is more than the stock 772 MHz.
Additionally, the 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory work at 4,020 MHz, while the 512 CUDA cores (shaders) have a clock speed of 1,566 MHz.
Furthermore, the video controller comes with a memory interface of 384 bits and support for NVIDIA's various technologies, besides just DirectX 11.
The list includes such things as CUDA, PhysX, 3-way SLI (or multi-GPU setups) and 3 D Vision Surround, among other things.
Other specifications include dual-DVI, DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, plus a special cooler.
To be more exact, the dual-slot solution here used has a pair of 80mm fans and produces less noise than the reference cooler while using less power.
Doubtlessly will enthusiasts be intrigued to know that the temperature is supposedly kept 12 degrees lower as well, in 3D mode no less.
Unfortunately, no pricing information on the Gainward GTX 580 "GOOD" was given in the press release.