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NVIDIA 6800GS 256MB Review
(16 Comments) »Value and conclusion
- You should be able to find the 6800GS retail at about $200, which is fair, considering its performance
- Great overclocking on both core and memory
- Silent fan
- Copper heatsink
- Thermal pads between HSF and memory
- Heatsink doesn't cope well with the heat produced.
NVIDIA is successfully filling all the gaps on today's market, offering solutions for both the masses as well as the few "exclusive" people. The 6800GS is aimed at people looking for a compromise between performance and money, and I think that it manages to fulfill its aims successfully. It manages to bring performance close to the 6800 Ultra, which is no longer being manufactured. The great overclocking potential is a welcome bonus.
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