Conclusion
From the moment it launched, we have been impressed by the GTX 570 and the release of AMD’s competing HD 6900-series has done nothing to dim our enthusiasm over NVIDIA’s well priced GF110 derivative. It offers high end performance at an extremely accessible price point and when overclocked this $350 card can compete against the GTX 580; a product with a $150 premium.
What EVGA has done is once again taken a winning formula and has made it better in literally every way possible. The increase in clock speeds is higher than we have come to expect from previous Superclocked editions which is definitely a step in the right direction. The associated performance bump won’t turn any heads, nor will it noticeably change in-game experiences but when paired up with a lifetime warranty, the $20 difference between this card and plain Jane reference versions is money well spent.
One thing we will recommend however is you take a close look at the product number attached to any EVGA card you buy. At this point, it seems retailers are selling both the TR and AR branded GTX 570 Superclocked for similar prices even though warranty lengths vary for both. If you look around though, finding the lifetime warranty packing AR product for less than the TR with its 3-year warranty shouldn’t pose any problem at all.
EVGA’s history of introducing competitively priced graphics cards with higher clock speeds and an excellent warranty / support structure has continued with the GTX 570 Superclocked. Currently, it is one of the best values on the market for those of you who don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a GTX 580 yet enjoy playing games at the highest possible detail settings. As such it wins our Dam Good and Dam Good Value awards.
Pros:
- Absolutely excellent performance for under $400
- Good overclocking headroom
- Lifetime Warranty
- Slightly revised fan speed profile = lower temps without sacrificing acoustics
- Excellent EVGA software suite
Cons:
- Buyer beware of the product number.
Conclusion
From the moment it launched, we have been impressed by the GTX 570 and the release of AMD’s competing HD 6900-series has done nothing to dim our enthusiasm over NVIDIA’s well priced GF110 derivative. It offers high end performance at an extremely accessible price point and when overclocked this $350 card can compete against the GTX 580; a product with a $150 premium.
What EVGA has done is once again taken a winning formula and has made it better in literally every way possible. The increase in clock speeds is higher than we have come to expect from previous Superclocked editions which is definitely a step in the right direction. The associated performance bump won’t turn any heads, nor will it noticeably change in-game experiences but when paired up with a lifetime warranty, the $20 difference between this card and plain Jane reference versions is money well spent.
One thing we will recommend however is you take a close look at the product number attached to any EVGA card you buy. At this point, it seems retailers are selling both the TR and AR branded GTX 570 Superclocked for similar prices even though warranty lengths vary for both. If you look around though, finding the lifetime warranty packing AR product for less than the TR with its 3-year warranty shouldn’t pose any problem at all.
EVGA’s history of introducing competitively priced graphics cards with higher clock speeds and an excellent warranty / support structure has continued with the GTX 570 Superclocked. Currently, it is one of the best values on the market for those of you who don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on a GTX 580 yet enjoy playing games at the highest possible detail settings. As such it wins our Dam Good and Dam Good Value awards.
Pros:
- Absolutely excellent performance for under $400
- Good overclocking headroom
- Lifetime Warranty
- Slightly revised fan speed profile = lower temps without sacrificing acoustics
- Excellent EVGA software suite
Cons:
- Buyer beware of the product number.
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