Published in Reviews

Gainward GTX 570 Golden Sample reviewed

by on24 September 2011

Index

Overclocking

The GPU’s full potential can only be tapped into with voltage changes. Gainward GTX 570 Golden Sample allows for GPU voltage changes via Afterburner, and that’s what we used. After upping the voltage to 1100mV, we managed to push our GPU to 900MHz and memory to 4500MHz (effectively).

gainward_gtx_570_golden_sample_gpuz_oc

avp1920OC

avp2560OC


Thermals

The GTX 570 Golden Sample’s cooling is great when it comes to performance. In fact, we measured lower GPU temperatures after our overclocking than the reference GTX 570 is capable of right out of the box (76°C compared to the reference card’s 85°C).

gainward_gtx_570_golden_sample_gpuz_temp_load
GTX 570 Golden Sample

gainward_gtx_570_golden_sample_gpuz_temp_load_oc
GTX 570 Golden Sample OC



Noise


When idle, the GTX 570 Golden Sample is inaudible. The fan is not too loud during more intensive gaming and we were happy enough, although the card is a bit louder than the reference card. However, Gainward could have set the fan to be slower and quieter because the thermals are very good.

gainward_gtx_570_golden_sample_gpuz_temp_idle


Last modified on 12 May 2012
Rate this item
(2 votes)

Read more about: