Gigabyte GeForce GTS 250 1GB Review - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 19th Jun 2009, 09:54

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/200...0-1gb-review/1

Gigabyte has taken the GeForce GTS 250 and kitted it out with double the usual memory and an impressive looking quad heatpipe powered custom cooler. We take a look to see if the result is customised perfection or more pimped out Nova.

Elton · 19th Jun 2009, 10:18

Props to Gigabyte for taking the effort really.

But a more realistic approach would've been to modify the GTX 260 or GTX 275, or even the HD4890, as those cards a more higher in demand.

Baz · 19th Jun 2009, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

Props to Gigabyte for taking the effort really.

But a more realistic approach would've been to modify the GTX 260 or GTX 275, or even the HD4890, as those cards a more higher in demand.

I think we've got such cards inbound.

docodine · 19th Jun 2009, 20:34

Worthless card when you can get certain 4870 models for the same price, or cheaper. (Powercolor)

Dave_M · 19th Jun 2009, 21:04

I think you might find all 1GB GTS 250 cards will have this decent idle power draw. It's possible some 512MB card are the same but the only way to garantee the new PCB design is to go for the 1GB card.

Elton · 20th Jun 2009, 00:03

I remember the XFX versions of the GTS 250 had the new PCB...

Well it was pretty much old 8800GTS boards with a nice overclock..

And there are even GTX 260s going around for $160 now.

kingred · 21st Jun 2009, 01:42

****.

I ejaculated £115 on my palit gts 250 1gig 3 months ago. Regretting.....

SiliconDoc · 14th Jul 2009, 09:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by docodine

Worthless card when you can get certain 4870 models for the same price, or cheaper. (Powercolor)

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Here in the USA right now, the cheapest 4870 1 gig is $147. + shipping.
The cheapest 1 gig GTS250 is $115+ shipping, + a free $50 game.
That' an $82 difference, in favor of NVIDIA.
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Sorry about wherever you live.

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20th Jun 2009, 00:03	#6
Elton A Monitor Afficionado.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,031	I remember the XFX versions of the GTS 250 had the new PCB... Well it was pretty much old 8800GTS boards with a nice overclock.. And there are even GTX 260s going around for $160 now. __________________ EP45-UD3P\|HIS HD4850 ICE-Q 4 Turbo @ 690/1090\|4GB G.Skill DDR2-800 @ 844mhz\|HAF932\|Antec True Power Trio 550w\|E8400@3.8Ghz FSB:421 Volt: Stock\|Vortex 752(Heatsink)\|Mitsubishi/NEC LCD1860NX Other Build: ECS RS400-A\|Prescott P4 @ 3.45Ghz\|2GB DDR2 533\|OEM ATi X1600XT\|Dynex 430w\|Some Random Case\|Mitsubishi 20" Diamondtron Pro

19th Jun 2009, 21:04	#5
Dave_M Minimodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36	I think you might find all 1GB GTS 250 cards will have this decent idle power draw. It's possible some 512MB card are the same but the only way to garantee the new PCB design is to go for the 1GB card.

21st Jun 2009, 01:42	#7
kingred Surfacing sucks! Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,129	****. I ejaculated £115 on my palit gts 250 1gig 3 months ago. Regretting.....