Do you really need more than 4 at that res? i certainly see little difference when i try it...
Also looked at the video again and my eyes are not the best but looked like 6X to me?
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Do you really need more than 4 at that res? i certainly see little difference when i try it...
Also looked at the video again and my eyes are not the best but looked like 6X to me?
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If this card is priced the same as an HD6990 then there maybe a little price war!! 
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£600 for a graphics card... 
and i though that 220 i spent was a lot
and i though that 220 i spent was a lot
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oh crap!!!
679.99
679.99
Ok thats me out! "Puts credit card away"
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- CUDA Cores: 1024
- Memory Clock: 3414MHz (855MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 384 bit x 2
- DVI Max Resolution: 2560 * 1600
- DSub Max Resolution: 2048 * 1536
- D-sub Output: 1 x via DVI-to-D-Sub adapter
- DVI Output: 3 x Dual Link DVI-I Native
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI via DVI-to-HDMI adapter
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- Graphics Engine: GeForce® GTX590
- Bus Standard: PCI Express® 2.0
- Video Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Engine Clock: 607 MHz
- CUDA Cores: 1024
- Memory Clock: 3414MHz (855MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 384 bit x 2
- DVI Max Resolution: 2560 * 1600
- DSub Max Resolution: 2048 * 1536
- D-sub Output: 1 x via DVI-to-D-Sub adapter
- DVI Output: 3 x Dual Link DVI-I Native
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI via DVI-to-HDMI adapter
- Display Port Output: 1x Mini DisplayPort Native
- HDCP compliant: YES
- Dimensions: 11” x 4.5”
- 2yr Warranty
Only £614.99 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
The new King has arrived, the formiddable GTX 590 which boast so much raw processing power there is no card more powerful and has superb overclocking abilities whilst keeping noise levels low. This card is the *NEW* Supreme Master:-
Asus GeForce GTX 590 OC 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £629.99 inc VAT
The most powerful NVIDIA® graphics card ever created with a dual-GPU model offers unmitigated gaming performance for hardcore enthusiasts
The Asus ENGTX590/3DIS/3GD5, the world’s fastest dual-core NVIDIA® graphics card, aimed directly at PC gaming and entertainment enthusiasts. Featuring 3GB of GDDR5 video memory and a core clocked at 612MHz, the card also comes with ASUS Voltage Tweak overvolting for up to 50%* faster clock speeds at 918MHz, this represents very noticeable enhancements to in-game smoothness and responsiveness. Twin NVIDIA® GF110 cores bring the full potential of Fermi technology to bear on DirectX® 11 and 3D Vision™ Surround gaming in uncompromising detail, quality and can easily handle full HD 3D output simultaneously on three displays. The GTX 590 also offers more than double the power of the GTX 580 thanks to two GPUs running in 2-way SLI™ on one board by default.
- Graphics Engine: GeForce® GTX590
- Bus Standard: PCI Express® 2.0
- Video Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Engine Clock: 612 MHz
- CUDA Cores: 1024
- Memory Clock: 3420MHz (855MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 384 bit x 2
- DVI Max Resolution: 2560 * 1600
- DSub Max Resolution: 2048 * 1536
- D-sub Output: 1 x via DVI-to-D-Sub adapter
- DVI Output: 3 x Dual Link DVI-I Native
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI via DVI-to-HDMI adapter
- Display Port Output: 1x Mini DisplayPort Native
- HDCP compliant: YES
- Dimensions: 11” x 4.5”
- 3yr Warranty
Only £629.99 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 590 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card with FREE Gaming Mouse @ £666.66 inc VAT
Introducing the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 590 - the most powerful DirectX 11 graphics card ever built. With a sleek exterior that houses dual 512-core GTX 500 GPUs and a custom vapour chamber cooler, the GeForce GTX 590 delivers high-end performance with style. Hook up three monitors with GeForce GTX 590's three dual-link DVI ports to play your favourite games at ultra-wide resolutions like 5760x1080 in NVIDIA Surround. Plus get all the premium GTX gaming technologies such as NVIDIA® 3D Vision™, PhysX®, and Quad SLI® for the ultimate PC gaming experience.
The GIGABYTE M8000Xtreme is a super powerful weapon designed specially for gamers. Equipped with 6000dpi pro-laser engine supports high-speed movement and accurate precision. The onboard GHOSTTM Engine memory is capable of 45 button assignments with macro editing and storing customizable macros that lets you bring your unique settings wherever you go - use them on other PCs without software. The Advanced GHOSTTM Engine software allows gamers to record and edit their
desired scripts which can include complicated keyboard and mouse commands. The Introduction
design concept of the GHOSTTM Engine software is Avatar system based, just like in games. Its Ultra-user-friendlyTM drag and drop structure user interface plus powerful macros on the go will equip any gamer to be competitive in the heat of battle.
- Graphics Engine: GeForce® GTX590
- Bus Standard: PCI Express® 2.0
- Video Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Engine Clock: 607 MHz
- CUDA Cores: 1024
- Memory Clock: 3414MHz (855MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 384 bit x 2
- DVI Max Resolution: 2560 * 1600
- DSub Max Resolution: 2048 * 1536
- D-sub Output: 1 x via DVI-to-D-Sub adapter
- DVI Output: 3 x Dual Link DVI-I Native
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI via DVI-to-HDMI adapter
- Display Port Output: 1x Mini DisplayPort Native
- HDCP compliant: YES
- Dimensions: 11” x 4.5”
- 3yr Warranty
Only £666.66 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
MSI GeForce GTX 590 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £614.99 inc VAT
Introducing the new NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 590 - the most powerful DirectX 11 graphics card ever built. With a sleek exterior that houses dual 512-core GTX 500 GPUs and a custom vapour chamber cooler, the GeForce GTX 590 delivers high-end performance with style. Hook up three monitors with GeForce GTX 590's three dual-link DVI ports to play your favourite games at ultra-wide resolutions like 5760x1080 in NVIDIA Surround. Plus get all the premium GTX gaming technologies such as NVIDIA® 3D Vision™, PhysX®, and Quad SLI® for the ultimate PC gaming experience.
- Graphics Engine: GeForce® GTX590
- Bus Standard: PCI Express® 2.0
- Video Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Engine Clock: 607 MHz
- CUDA Cores: 1024
- Memory Clock: 3414MHz (855MHz GDDR5)
- Memory Interface: 384 bit x 2
- DVI Max Resolution: 2560 * 1600
- DSub Max Resolution: 2048 * 1536
- D-sub Output: 1 x via DVI-to-D-Sub adapter
- DVI Output: 3 x Dual Link DVI-I Native
- HDMI Output: 1x HDMI via DVI-to-HDMI adapter
- Display Port Output: 1x Mini DisplayPort Native
- HDCP compliant: YES
- Dimensions: 11” x 4.5”
- 2yr Warranty
Only £614.99 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
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I may be wrong, and if so im sorry. But the benchmarks are showing that the 6990 is outperforming the card, if only by a small margin.
If this is true, how can nvidia claim its the most powerful DX11 card every built etc etc. Maybe when overclocked, then yes, but at stock it just doesnt seem true.
If this is true, how can nvidia claim its the most powerful DX11 card every built etc etc. Maybe when overclocked, then yes, but at stock it just doesnt seem true.
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well, thats gone down in price a bit
nice decoy with the price on the homepage
nice decoy with the price on the homepage
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