Leadtek GeForce GTX280

Hi guys, as ive done recently im posting up as many mini-reviews as i possibly can, and today i got my hands on a new Leadtek GeForce GTX280 from Scan. Im playing with the card for the time being and ill hit you back with my thoughts very soon.

For the time being here are my pictures:

The Card and packing:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/6998d53c.jpg

Comparisons with my old Connect3D X1900XTX:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/d3b90f96.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/800122b4.jpg

Installed:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/PICT0158.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/PICT0157.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/8ed06a17.jpg

Id be happy to answer any questions you guys have.

What case you got and what's the exact size of that case? Aswell as the exact sizes of the card itself, including all the wires attached to it (space to manouvre a bit)
I'm thinking of getting the GTX260, it's same size as far as I know, but a bit doubtfull if it even gona fit in the Antec Three Hundred case =p

Hi Nova, shes quite large:

Appprox:

260mm x 90mm (L x W)

The cables are dependant on your PSU

My case is a Lian LI V1100 Plus II and it quite long, as rule of thumb id say you need at least 20/30mm clearance from the side of your motherboard to your drive bays.

Hi Shameless. Good work on the mini review, we love em :)

I'd not bother posting out of focus or blurry shots though. Bin that one, and re take it, it IS worth it.

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Originally Posted by Zak33

Hi Shameless. Good work on the mini review, we love em :)

I'd not bother posting out of focus or blurry shots though. Bin that one, and re take it, it IS worth it.

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Thanks!

Unfortunantly I cant retake as the trustly X1900 has gone to a new home :(

That case looks amazing, very clean job, always wanted a Lian-Li, was it optional BTX?

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Originally Posted by Zak33

I'd not bother posting out of focus or blurry shots though. Bin that one, and re take it, it IS worth it.

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This any better?

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/904/hexpic2ny3.jpg

Lol that's pretty good! How did you get into Shameless' house???

Not bad, hey kalniel have we met before... Atari Forums by any chance?

This thing runs quite hot, especially the casework.. current temps so far are:

Approx Idle: 45-57°C
Approx Load 77-79°C

Supprisingly the fan is very quite in my oppinion, but i came from the X1900XTX which WAS loud!

Casework (Particularly the side vents) Varies between 40-60°

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...6/8ed06a17.jpg

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Originally Posted by Shameless

Not bad, hey kalniel have we met before... Atari Forums by any chance?

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Quite possibly, what's your nickname over there?

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Casework (Particularly the side vents) Varies between 40-60°

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That's a good thing really - shows heat is being transferred away from the components properly.

Im annoyed my 4850 doesnt have a massive sexy cooler like it :<

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Originally Posted by kalniel

Quite possibly, what's your nickname over there?


That's a good thing really - shows heat is being transferred away from the components properly.

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DVSS Xerohour, i was a long time user but mainly a lurker... I seem to remember you were admin over there right?

Does this come with a 6pin to 8pin pci-e adapter ?

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Originally Posted by Krakpot

Does this come with a 6pin to 8pin pci-e adapter ?

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Yes it does, its a 2 x 6Pin to 8Pin adapter...

why did you get the leadtek over all the others? price i was thinking one of them but looking at the bfg due to warrenty

also the card will run cooler if you had a intake fan near it i see none you may knock 10c off it

Have you tried overclocking it yet?

I would be interested in your clocks :)