Nvidia GeForce GTX295 First Look: Dual GeForce GTX200 Powerhouse

The fist image of Nvidia's new and somewhat monstrous GeForce GTX295
graphics card, which is set for public unveiling at CES, has made in
onto the net allowing us some insight into dual board colossus which, in
essence, consists of two GeForce GTX200 cards paired in unison.

In terms of technical specifications, as you'd expect, the GeForce
GTX295 is an impressive beast of a device in sporting no less than 240
stream processors, a 448 bit memory bus and a combined total of 896MB of
DDR3 memory - the consequence being that the GTX295 will draw 289 watts
of power during operation (which is enough to strain all but the most
powerful of PSUs once you factor in the power required by the rest of
your setup). In terms of connectivity, Nvidia's GeForce GTX295 is said
to offer DVI and HDMI connectors (as well as the dual PCI Express
previously seen on the GeForce GTX280).

Obviously, at this stage, prior to its official unveiling, that's about
the total sum of what is currently known about the GeForce GTX295 as
Nvidia are, understandably, being tight-lipped about the card (ATI are
also due to make announcements) and this, of course, extends to the
GeForce GTX295's pricing and availability - though, if you're
considering availing yourself of one we strongly suggest you start
saving asap as this is going to cost and arm and a leg (and a kidney,
liver, spleen'ฆ)

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