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GeForce GTX 280 Review

GeForce GTX 280 is a high-end GFX based on the 65nm variant of the 2008, second-generation unified architecture.
It's based on the GT200 A2 Core and offers 240 Shader Processing Units, 80 TMUs and 28 ROPs, on a 512-bit memory interface of standard DDR3. The central unit runs at 602MHz and the memory clock operates at up to 1107MHz.
Compared to GeForce GTX 275, it only performs up to 4% better, since its central unit runs at lower frequencies but offers extra bandwidth. However, it only consumes around 7% more power.
Some of today's modern demanding games are playable at the highest settings smoothly but most will have to be played with reduced settings. DirectX 11 games aren't supported.
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GeForce GTX 280 Performance Specification

Core Speed

Architecture

Memory

Memory Speed

Memory Bus

Memory Type

Memory Bandwidth

Technology

TMUs

Texture Rate

ROPs

Pixel Rate

Shader
Processing Units

Direct X

Shader

Open GL

Resolution (WxH)

Max Power

PSU

GPU Details

602 MHz

GT200 A2

1024 MB

1107 MHz

512 Bit

GDDR3

141.7GB/sec

65nm

48.16 GTexel/s

19.264 GPixel/s

240

DX 10

4.0

2.1

2560x1600

236 Watts

550 Watt & 40 Amps

Notebook GPU

SLI/Crossfire

Dedicated

Integrated

VGA Connection

DVI Connection

HDMI Connection

Best CPU Match

Best RAM Match

Best Screen Size

GPU Upgrade

Approved

GD Value

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GPU Features

No the GeForce GTX 280 graphics card is NOT a laptop and notebook GPU

Yes the GeForce GTX 280 graphics card can run in parallel to other GPUs using Nvidia SLI or AMD Crossfire technology

Yes the GeForce GTX 280 graphics card is a dedicated GPU

No the GeForce GTX 280 graphics card is NOT an integrated GPU

Core 2 Quad Q9400 2.66GHz

8 GB

1680 x 1050

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7.6

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hugodebia

16:30 Jan-12-2013

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I have the FX6100 95w, mb 95w And power 500w real is there any problem I buy this VGA ?

freezingmars

16:38 Jan-12-2013

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But why would you want to buy this today?It has a huge power consumption dx10,OpenGL2.0,Shader 4.0 etc it is not comparable to med-higher end cards of today since they have much better technology, so it's better to go for the latest range of nvidia or amd GPU's than this.

Aditya009

16:38 Jan-12-2013

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go for gddr5 like XFX hd7850 or hd 7870 or gtx 560ti ,650,660,660ti :) :)

hugodebia

17:38 Jan-12-2013

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I live in Brazil and this VGA is expensive

SyedFarhan98

05:43 Nov-29-2012

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Hi. What is the best graphic card for AMD Athlon II X2 270 3.4GHz ?

Kazelethon

10:41 Dec-15-2012

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late reply.. but HD6670 is suitable for that cpu

sergiu0426

11:59 Nov-10-2012

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Why is this graphic card considered better than mine

Srdjan95

13:44 Nov-10-2012

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Perhaps because your Core Speed and Memory Speed smaller than those of the HD 6770 and because HD 6770 is DDR5.But I think it's your graphics card better than HD 6770th especially due to Memory Bandwidth. Sorry for bad english.:D

Mazasrb

16:11 Aug-25-2012

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Definitely not choice for today..Huge power consumption like oven,DX10,OpenGL2.0,Shader 4.0.One should definitely go for newer no matter what.

NormDox

00:12 May-03-2011

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so much power for a graphic card that didnt even got competition today

13:13 Mar-17-2011

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Hey, im currently thinking of buying the game crysis 2 for PC and i have a GeForce GTX 260 GPU and on the Game specs list it reccomends the GeForce GTX 280 I can still use it but on lower setting right?

Paulos

19:26 Mar-15-2011

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The review isnt really a reaview, just information on the manufacture of the cards chips.....

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