Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX

Zardon · Jan 28, 2009, 07:16 PM

Read our review and Discuss!

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/dh-revie...95-285-dh.html

comp_ali · Jan 28, 2009, 07:26 PM

Great cards , especially 295 Gtx that made nVidia on top now and forced Ati to lower their MSRP 4870X2 prices ( finally nVidia began to compete in prices ).

I think that will accelerate Ati steps towards the next competetive card.

Vikingod · Jan 28, 2009, 09:02 PM

Nice cards, but I couldn't spend that much money on a GPU again, even if I had it. The review is tops, as always.

blibbax · Jan 29, 2009, 12:18 AM

Nice review.

Looks like GTX285 SLI is the pick of the bunch, but I wouldn't say no to Quad SLI if you made me :P

BUT LOOK AT THOSE 4870X2 THERMALS!

Mac Daddy · Jan 29, 2009, 02:36 AM

Nice cards but a bit out of my price range. Despite the thermal issues of the HD4xxx series still interesting to see in some benchmarks that a single HD4870x2 can outperform the GTX 295 Quad

blibbax · Jan 29, 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

Nice cards but a bit out of my price range. Despite the thermal issues of the HD4xxx series still interesting to see in some benchmarks that a single HD4870x2 can outperform the GTX 295 Quad

The prices are truly insane, but if there's demand there's supply. I notice as I read this thread that my pride and joy rig is the worst of any member to post so far.

The difference in performance between ATi and Nvidia in different games seems to be widening atm, which makes purchasing choices easier for some and harder for others. Personally, I think it just demonstrates that both firms have a long way to go with their drivers.

I look forward to reading, in less than 6 months, the 58** review, and not long after the GTX3**, and then watching Crysis finally be crushed by GTX4** HEX-SLI, and so on and so forth while "old" high end prices spiral downwards. Moore's law FTW!

Mac Daddy · Jan 30, 2009, 01:07 AM

I agree on drivers man and I think a lot of the differences we see between them are driver related and how the hardware is managed .. not necessarily the hardware itself.

Nice post BTW man

**kris23** · Jan 30, 2009, 03:19 AM

wheres the planning to get one soon button?

Mac Daddy · Jan 30, 2009, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

wheres the planning to get one soon button?

Hee hee Kris my credit card doesn't have that button but would love to take a GTX 295 for a whirl

BlueMak · Jan 30, 2009, 06:07 AM

I voted not worth it, not because I don't consider them good cards, but because I have a 4870X2 and they are not worth it to ME.

Judas · Jan 30, 2009, 07:19 AM

not touching crossfire or dual gpu solutions until true dual core gpu's are available....

lepel · Jan 30, 2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

I voted not worth it, not because I don't consider them good cards, but because I have a 4870X2 and they are not worth it to ME.

I voted "great cards, can't afford". Because since I already have the 4870x2, I'd have to build a new system around one of these babies, and that I couldn't afford.

Lelisevis · Jan 31, 2009, 03:19 AM

Love my Nvidia cards but I can't shake the feeling that DX11 is just around the corner so had to vote 'Not worth it'. Now I know lots of people will say that new cards will be out by then but i'm still using two 8800GTS so that gives an idea of how long I like my cards to last.

Edit: been reading a 5 page in depth article on DX11 today in a magazine and it further adds to my worries about the DX10 285-295GTX's. New DX11 has some interesting features so I think i'll hold off buying for now.

sammorris · Feb 6, 2009, 03:51 AM

Hehe, it's funny that two others have that same sentiment - already have an X2 (now two actually). Despite the slightly lower scaling, I'm more convinced by the stability of the HD4870X2s at 2560x1600 when AA is applied.

DJ BIG T · Mar 25, 2009, 01:06 AM

well i was going to order a 295gtx this weekend but decided to hold off and save more money to get me a i7 set up first then get the 295 or get two 285gtx..

Jan 28, 2009, 07:16 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Read our review and Discuss! http://www.hardwareheaven.com/dh-revie...95-285-dh.html Last edited by Zardon; Jan 28, 2009 at 07:22 PM.

Jan 28, 2009, 07:26 PM	#2
comp_ali Sniper Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Egypt Posts: 10,441 Rep Power: 331 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Great cards , especially 295 Gtx that made nVidia on top now and forced Ati to lower their MSRP 4870X2 prices ( finally nVidia began to compete in prices ). I think that will accelerate Ati steps towards the next competetive card. __________________

Jan 28, 2009, 09:02 PM	#3
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Nice cards, but I couldn't spend that much money on a GPU again, even if I had it. The review is tops, as always. __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*

Jan 29, 2009, 12:18 AM	#4
blibbax What does this do? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 3,670 Rep Power: 169 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Nice review. Looks like GTX285 SLI is the pick of the bunch, but I wouldn't say no to Quad SLI if you made me :P BUT LOOK AT THOSE 4870X2 THERMALS! __________________ Donate the spare computing power of your PC to help to cure Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease and cancer: Fold for HH!

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Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Nice cards but a bit out of my price range. Despite the thermal issues of the HD4xxx series still interesting to see in some benchmarks that a single HD4870x2 can outperform the GTX 295 Quad __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jan 30, 2009, 01:07 AM	#7
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 78 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX I agree on drivers man and I think a lot of the differences we see between them are driver related and how the hardware is managed .. not necessarily the hardware itself. Nice post BTW man __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Jan 30, 2009, 03:19 AM	#8
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Jan 31, 2009, 03:19 AM	#13
Lelisevis Howlin at the moon Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,663 Rep Power: 0	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Love my Nvidia cards but I can't shake the feeling that DX11 is just around the corner so had to vote 'Not worth it'. Now I know lots of people will say that new cards will be out by then but i'm still using two 8800GTS so that gives an idea of how long I like my cards to last. Edit: been reading a 5 page in depth article on DX11 today in a magazine and it further adds to my worries about the DX10 285-295GTX's. New DX11 has some interesting features so I think i'll hold off buying for now. Last edited by Lelisevis; Jan 31, 2009 at 07:37 PM.

Feb 6, 2009, 03:51 AM	#14
sammorris HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brentwood or York, UK Posts: 178 Rep Power: 24 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX Hehe, it's funny that two others have that same sentiment - already have an X2 (now two actually). Despite the slightly lower scaling, I'm more convinced by the stability of the HD4870X2s at 2560x1600 when AA is applied. __________________ Speakers: Logitech Z-2300 & Philips MC-70 [homebrew surround via ATEN CS1782 KVAM] for HTPC. Logitech Z-5500 for gaming PC. I/O: Razer Diamondback Magma, MS Intellimouse Optical, MS Sidewinder X6, Saitek Eclipse II, Pertelian X2040 USB Display DVD: As little as Possible (LG GH20NS15) Networking: Netgear GS105, GS605, GS608, WRN2000, Linksys WRT54GL [Tomato], DrayTek Vigor 120, yards of CAT6

Mar 25, 2009, 01:06 AM	#15
DJ BIG T DH FaN BoY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ORLANDO,FL Posts: 930 Rep Power: 67 System Specs	Re: Nvidia 285 GTX and 295 GTX well i was going to order a 295gtx this weekend but decided to hold off and save more money to get me a i7 set up first then get the 295 or get two 285gtx.. __________________