XFX 4890 Black Edition and Zotac GTX285 Infinity Graphics Cards @ DH

***craig5320*** · Jun 19, 2009, 05:12 PM

XFX 4890 & Zotac GTX285 Review
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Today when we speak about high end graphics cards the dual GPU solutions such as the 4870x2 and GTX295 are really at the forefront of each company’s line-up, however, single GPU offerings can bring about advantages in other areas such as heat output and often provide a more elegant solution.

Today we are looking at two cards, the XFX HD 4890 Black Edition and Zotac’s GTX285 Infinity. Both are each respective manufacturer’s fastest single core offerings and bring several improved features to the table. The XFX Black Edition contains a 1GHz core (150MHz increase over the reference card) while the Zotac GTX285 Infinity is supplied with increased clock speeds and a preinstalled waterblock for unmatched thermal performance.

comp_ali · Jun 19, 2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks , well-built review.It is strange to see the noise level in sapphire 4890HD , however if we take in mind the price gap between it and the GTX285 Zotac supplied with water block. It is more than 150 bucks you can simply buy a better cooling solution for less than that. And the performances are very close that doesn't make this difference in price.

Mac Daddy · Jun 19, 2009, 11:49 PM

Great review and both cards look good for different reasons. The price point of the XFX 4890 BE certainly is good in comparison but as was mentioned the cooling suffered.

The Zotac GTX285 really shines in overclocking and temps due to the outstanding cooling solution included

Final8ty · Jun 21, 2009, 12:20 PM

The review to discussion link does is broken for this review.

Mac Daddy · Jun 21, 2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Final8ty

The review to discussion link does is broken for this review.

And so it is thanks for the heads up I will mention it to the guys

Jun 19, 2009, 05:12 PM	#1
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 6,292 Rep Power: 303 System Specs	XFX 4890 Black Edition and Zotac GTX285 Infinity Graphics Cards @ DH XFX 4890 & Zotac GTX285 Review ____________________________ Today when we speak about high end graphics cards the dual GPU solutions such as the 4870x2 and GTX295 are really at the forefront of each company’s line-up, however, single GPU offerings can bring about advantages in other areas such as heat output and often provide a more elegant solution. Today we are looking at two cards, the XFX HD 4890 Black Edition and Zotac’s GTX285 Infinity. Both are each respective manufacturer’s fastest single core offerings and bring several improved features to the table. The XFX Black Edition contains a 1GHz core (150MHz increase over the reference card) while the Zotac GTX285 Infinity is supplied with increased clock speeds and a preinstalled waterblock for unmatched thermal performance. __________________

Jun 19, 2009, 05:52 PM	#2
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 5,517 Rep Power: 152 System Specs	Re: XFX 4890 Black Edition and Zotac GTX285 Infinity Graphics Cards @ DH Thanks , well-built review.It is strange to see the noise level in sapphire 4890HD , however if we take in mind the price gap between it and the GTX285 Zotac supplied with water block. It is more than 150 bucks you can simply buy a better cooling solution for less than that. And the performances are very close that doesn't make this difference in price.

Jun 19, 2009, 11:49 PM	#3
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: XFX 4890 Black Edition and Zotac GTX285 Infinity Graphics Cards @ DH Great review and both cards look good for different reasons. The price point of the XFX 4890 BE certainly is good in comparison but as was mentioned the cooling suffered. The Zotac GTX285 really shines in overclocking and temps due to the outstanding cooling solution included __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jun 21, 2009, 12:20 PM	#4
Final8ty DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 23	Re: XFX 4890 Black Edition and Zotac GTX285 Infinity Graphics Cards @ DH The review to discussion link does is broken for this review. __________________ http://www.xfire.com/profile/final8ty

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