Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH

***craig5320*** · May 21, 2009, 12:41 PM

Asus GTX260 Review
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Today we’re going to be looking at the Asus ENGTX260 Matrix graphics card. The card is complete with a custom cooler and a comprehensive software application which allows for overvolting and overclocking of the card. The card is available for about £160 and these features could easily give it a strong advantage over competing products.

IvanV · May 21, 2009, 04:07 PM

Another great review!

Also, a very good card, with only 3C difference in maximum temperature, there's little reason why a user shouldn't always keep the card overclocked and as the tests have shown, the performance can increase significantly.

lepel · May 21, 2009, 04:12 PM

Very nice card. Seems like it's bundled with good software. It's a bit too bad about the loud fan noise under load, seen they're using a custom cooler they could have prevented that I think.

Another think I don't really understand is why there are no direct HDMI outputs. More and more monitor have HDMI connectors so it would make sense to produce cards with one DVI and one HDMI for instance.

Stop It · May 21, 2009, 05:45 PM

That is one heck of a card, looks awesome and obviously overclocks handily too.

Also, while I would like that iTracker software for my GTX 275, the card uses a similar downclock system when in 2D (Core @ 300Mhz, Shaders @ 600Mhz and Memory at 100Mhz x2) and of course uses the usual Asus software for overclocking etc.

Anyway, while OC'ing that card may make it faster than a GTX 275, that card still has more shaders, and of course, can be overclocked too. Still, it'll be a tough call at that price.

Ah well, I'll stick with my GTX275, but would say both would be a good choice, especially with the GTX275 starting to fall in price in response to the HD4890.

DJ BIG T · May 21, 2009, 06:17 PM

great review!!! i wish they had that in the 280GTX i would sell mine and get that...

Mac Daddy · May 21, 2009, 11:51 PM

Another great review Nathan

This is a good one although with the extensive cooling I expected the temps to be lower. Either way a nice looking card !!

May 21, 2009, 12:41 PM	#1
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IvanV HH Assassin Guild Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,914 Rep Power: 333 System Specs	Re: Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH Another great review! Also, a very good card, with only 3C difference in maximum temperature, there's little reason why a user shouldn't always keep the card overclocked and as the tests have shown, the performance can increase significantly. __________________ If anyone has Portal 2 and hasn't played the co-op and wants to do me a favour, let me know (PM me or whatever).

May 21, 2009, 04:12 PM	#3
lepel HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 552 Rep Power: 41 System Specs	Re: Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH Very nice card. Seems like it's bundled with good software. It's a bit too bad about the loud fan noise under load, seen they're using a custom cooler they could have prevented that I think. Another think I don't really understand is why there are no direct HDMI outputs. More and more monitor have HDMI connectors so it would make sense to produce cards with one DVI and one HDMI for instance.

May 21, 2009, 05:45 PM	#4
Stop It HHs' Resident Kitty Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Biggleswade, UK Posts: 1,431 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH That is one heck of a card, looks awesome and obviously overclocks handily too. Also, while I would like that iTracker software for my GTX 275, the card uses a similar downclock system when in 2D (Core @ 300Mhz, Shaders @ 600Mhz and Memory at 100Mhz x2) and of course uses the usual Asus software for overclocking etc. Anyway, while OC'ing that card may make it faster than a GTX 275, that card still has more shaders, and of course, can be overclocked too. Still, it'll be a tough call at that price. Ah well, I'll stick with my GTX275, but would say both would be a good choice, especially with the GTX275 starting to fall in price in response to the HD4890. __________________ Sig Courtesy of Mousey

May 21, 2009, 06:17 PM	#5
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	Re: Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH great review!!! i wish they had that in the 280GTX i would sell mine and get that... __________________

May 21, 2009, 11:51 PM	#6
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 79 System Specs	Re: Asus GTX260 Matrix Graphics Card @ DH Another great review Nathan This is a good one although with the extensive cooling I expected the temps to be lower. Either way a nice looking card !! __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen