Saturday, September 11th 2010
MSI Readies N480GTX Lightning Graphics Card
Here is MSI's latest creation, the N480GTX Lightning. This GeForce GTX 480 based monstrosity is geared for extreme overclocking, and caters to the highest-end consumer segments, but at a surprisingly modest price (relatively) of $550. It features a factory-overclocked GTX 480 GPU clocked at 750/1500/1000(4000) MHz, with standard memory amount of 1.5 GB across a 384-bit wide memory interface, 480 CUDA cores, and 4-way SLI support. Where the fun kicks in is its design. The card uses a beastly-looking dual-fan double-slot air cooler that makes use of dense aluminum fin arrays, and distributed heat zones.
Under the hood, is a powerful power circuit that makes use of a 17-phase VRM, with four super ML Proadlizer capacitors for power conditioning, and high-C flatbed capacitors overall. There are noiseless solid-state chokes and high-grade direct FETs Power is drawn in from two 8-pin and one 6-pin power connectors. Apart from consolidated voltage measure points, DIP switches provide a certain amount of control over some settings. Overclocker-friendly feature include dual BIOS. Display outputs include dual DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. MSI did not reveal exactly when this card will make it to the market, or whether it's a Limited Edition product.
More pictures follow.
Source:
TechConnect Magazine
Under the hood, is a powerful power circuit that makes use of a 17-phase VRM, with four super ML Proadlizer capacitors for power conditioning, and high-C flatbed capacitors overall. There are noiseless solid-state chokes and high-grade direct FETs Power is drawn in from two 8-pin and one 6-pin power connectors. Apart from consolidated voltage measure points, DIP switches provide a certain amount of control over some settings. Overclocker-friendly feature include dual BIOS. Display outputs include dual DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. MSI did not reveal exactly when this card will make it to the market, or whether it's a Limited Edition product.
63 Comments on MSI Readies N480GTX Lightning Graphics Card
And also considering you can actually buy 2x GTX 480's for a cheaper price and it'll kill the Ares anyways.(unless you work for Goldman Sachs and can buy 2x ASUS Ares cards)
is it always success when we flash ?
and how about guarantee ?
But as said in the video, the 465 at hand has to have the same number of memory chips in order for it to work, but considering you have a gold edition card, it should have those extra chips on board.
And no, there is no guarantee if it will work, and if you screw it up during the flash there is a possibility you could brick the card. On the other hand, if you follow the appropriate steps, you could get a GTX 470 for free out of it. But of course yes, there is some risk involved.
Additional power connector..
Small DIP switch to select the BIOS..
MSI also open the possibilities of hard mod on this card.. They provide some mounting point for additional components..