BFG

Like MSI, BFG have followed Nvidia's reference design for Cooler and PCB layout, this of course means that the card looks almost identical to the MSI version. The SLI connector is still found along the top edge and the only major difference in appearance is BFG's decision to use some pretty cool looking stickers on the cooler.

Flipping the card on its end would reveal the same Dual Link DVI's, HDTV out and power connectors featured on other 7900 GTX models and a shot of the back shows that as expected the card is not going out to reinvent the Nvidia design in any way.

What the external appearance of the card doesn't show however is that BFG have pushed the card past reference settings to provide an even faster product out of the box. The core on BFG's 7900 GTX OC is running at 670mhz (compared to 650 usually) and the memory is running at 1640Mhz (1600 usually). In tough gaming situations these increases could make all the difference between smooth and stuttery game play.

Unlike MSI, BFG don't include a free game with their 7900 GTX however they also don't skimp on extras and the bundle they supply is actually very good.

For starters you receive the usual connectors/cables, manuals(plentiful), stickers and drivers... in addition to this there are two good extras. The first is a free t-shirt and the second is a funky little set of mouse feet which are made of Teflon and when placed on the base of your mouse allow faster and smoother operation. Finally when opening the box for the first time we are greeted by a nice leaflet which informs the buyer that they have great taste...little touches like this make all the difference.