Guru3D.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
    • Channels
    • Archive
  • DOWNLOADS
    • New Downloads
    • Categories
    • Archive
  • GAME REVIEWS
  • ARTICLES
    • Rig of the Month
    • Join ROTM
    • PC Buyers Guide
    • Guru3D VGA Charts
    • Editorials
    • Dated content
  • HARDWARE REVIEWS
    • Videocards
    • Processors
    • Audio
    • Motherboards
    • Memory and Flash
    • SSD Storage
    • Chassis
    • Media Players
    • Power Supply
    • Laptop and Mobile
    • Smartphone
    • Networking
    • Keyboard Mouse
    • Cooling
    • Search articles
    • Knowledgebase
    • More Categories
  • FORUMS
  • NEWSLETTER
  • CONTACT

New Reviews
ASUS ROG Radeon RX 6750 XT STRIX review
AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 - preview
Sapphire Radeon RX 6650 XT Nitro+ review
Sapphire Radeon RX 6950 XT Sapphire Nitro+ Pure review
Sapphire Radeon RX 6750 XT Nitro+ review
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X TRIO review
MSI Radeon RX 6750 XT Gaming X TRIO review
MSI Radeon RX 6650 XT Gaming X review
Deepcool AS500 PLUS CPU Cooler Review
Kioxia Exceria Pro 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review

New Downloads
Download Samsung Magician v7.1.1.820
Intel ARC graphics Driver Download Version: 30.0.101.1732
HWiNFO Download v7.24
GeForce 512.77 WHQL driver download
Intel HD graphics Driver Download Version: 30.0.101.1960
AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.5.1 WHQL driver download
3DMark Download v2.22.7359 + Time Spy
Prime95 download version 30.8 build 15
AIDA64 Download Version 6.70
PCMark 10 Download v2.1.2556


New Forum Topics
5700x & B550 TUF Fine Utilise Power of RadeonPRO Software & SweetFX Part 2 Nvidia shows signs ... [3rd-Party Driver] Amernime Zone Radeon Insight 22.4.1 WHQL Driver Pack (P/V/N 22.5.1 ...) New Upcoming ATI/AMD GPU's Thread: Leaks, Hopes & Aftermarket GPU's Psu click (turn off ) and reboot on Getting Devices Ready. Are we ever going to get a new NVIDIA CONTROL PANEL ??? Windows: Line-Based vs. Message Signaled-Based Interrupts. MSI tool. DRiVe-X racing simulator costs just over 20000 USD AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 - Deathloop preview




Guru3D.com » Review » MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning Xtreme edition review » Page 1

MSI GeForce GTX 580 Lightning Xtreme edition review - Introduction

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/30/2011 02:00 PM [ ] 0 comment(s)

Tweet  

 

MSI GTX580 Lightning Xtreme edition

When we tested the GeForce GTX 580 Lightning from MSI roughly a month ago, we stated that the product might become product of the year, it really is that good. But little did I know about an Xtreme edition that MSI still had in the works.

Yep, Computex 2011 (tradeshow) is here and MSI wanted to make the best even better and slightly more appealing for the true aficionado.

They took the original Lightning PCB, added more memory, making this a 3GB graphics card, added a slightly revised Twin Frozr III cooler, which functions and performs the same really, but well ... tweaked, if the card gets warmer the color intensity of the FAN core will change, yeah you can now physically observe that the card is getting warm. Which is a daunting prospect all by itself with with this cooler truth be told.

Also new is a new anti-dust protection schema, the first 30 seconds after you powered on your PC, the two TwiN Frozr III fans rotate and thus spin backwards, clearing themselves and hopefully the aluminum cooling fins of dust. After that 30 seconds, they'll return to a normal state and spin clockwise again, nicely chilling down your graphics card.

Other then that, it's the same product realty, that same custom designed PCB loaded with features and overclock potential, slapped on there is some really cool memory.

The cooler allows high graphics card clocks frequencies with low volume levels AND keeps the card pretty darn cool. That's definitely a win. MSI added g33k stuff, little micros-witches with features for the pro-overclockers, a second BIOS, phase LEDs, voltage monitoring points and a factory overclock.

And then once it sits in your PC, the only thing you can think about is overclocking with the Afterburner OC application, and gosh golly you'll then learn quick enough that the card clocks as well as a card that is liquid cooled.

Though the factory overclock is 99% similar to the previous lightning model, the most appealing thing for the Xtreme edition will be that 3GB fat framebuffer, which many of you requested and desired as I noticed in a lot of our forum discussions.

Well in short, the most impressive GTX 580 on the market got a little more impressive, yeap let's have a quick peek at the product and then lets dive into the review.

 

MSI GTX580 Lightning Xtreme edition




22 pages 1 2 3 4 next »



Related Articles
MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Ti SUPRIM X review
It's been brewing for a while now, a 'Ti' model of the GeForce RTX 3090. The flagship series is further improved, with faster memory, more shaders, and an increased TGP sitting in the 450-500 Watt ...

MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Gaming X 8G review
Slightly delayed due to shipment issues, we analyze the gaming X 8G model GeForce RTX 3050 from MSI. The card performs well in its intended Full HD resolution, brings raytracing and DLSS to the table,...

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 12GB review
That is correct, 12 GB! Introduce yourself to the MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Suprim X 12GB and revel in the stillness. Join us as we examine the all-new GeForce RTX 3080, a refresh model that features incre...

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Suprim X review
Hot on the heels of the 3080 Ti launch we now can show you the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti performance review for the MSI SUPRIM X edition. This card has been beefed up to the max, with a custom design PCB, c...

© 2022