MSI N280GTX-T2D1GOC, GeForce GTX 280 Redux
Since then, we've seen the launch of AMD's latest ATI dual GPU-based flagship, the Radeon HD 4870 X2. There's no question, in all of the numbers we've shown you, it's faster than any standard retail GeForce GTX 280. On the other the hand, AMD's Radeon HD 4870 X2 also costs $100 - $150 more currently, generates a lot more heat, consumes more power and in general has a more prominent acoustical signature, versus a GeForce GTX 280. So with that stage set, we'll take you through the ins and outs of another retail version GeForce GTX 280 from MSI, as well as compare and contrast it versus other cards above and below its price range. Journey on for our view of the GeForce GTX 280 redux and see how MSI's N280GTX-T2D1GOC shapes up in the current high-end 3D graphics landscape.
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MSI N280GTX-T2D1G Features
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Bundle MSI developed driver and utilities
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MSI's bundle is fairly standard issue with respect to the current lineup of flagship cards from NVIDIA. There is no included game bundle with the N280GTX series but the card does come with a driver CD that offers a bunch of MSI-built utilities, like Live Update, which will actually upgrade your graphics card BIOS, if an update is released by MSI. MSI also includes the standard GeForce GTX 280 bundle of cables and converters that we've seen in other bundles, including S-Video and Component output cables, a thermal sense cable for ESA compliant cases, as well as a DVI to SVGA d-sub converter and a DVI to HDMI converter.
This standard assortment of add-ons, in addition to MSI's quick start guide, comprises the bundle for the MSI N280GTX-T2D1GOC. MSI's warranty is a little on the light side for our preference, offering only 1 year of coverage while many competitive offerings come with 3 year or even lifetime warranties.
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