Wednesday, March 28th 2012
Gainward GeForce GTX 680 Phantom Pictured
After launching its customary reference design GeForce GTX 680 graphics card, Gainward is working on its signature non-reference design, the Phantom. Gainward introduced this design with higher-end GeForce GTX 500 series models. Its concept revolves around an inverted fan-heatsink design, in which the fans are concealed by the aluminum fin array. Instead of blowing fresh air through the aluminum fins, it draws hot air from it, and quickly channels it away from the card. Heat is fed to the aluminum fins, by five 8 mm-thick nickel-plated copper heat pipes. The inverted fan-heatsink design gives the Phantom a nice aesthetic touch. Gainward is still applying finishing touches to its design.
Source:
TweakTown
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…I like my fans on the outside, where they bloody well belong!:D
Review here : www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4631/palit_jetstream_geforce_gtx_680_2gb_video_card_review/index1.html
Never heard of Palit before now.
IIRC, they use Palit brand for Asian market, and Gainward for US and Europe.
Also I have had both twinfrozrs II and III. They cool well but are by no means quiet under load.
I know this is off-thread but this review from Tom of the new Caselabs tower is just AWESOME! Every enthusiast should see it!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDTBHVIJiA&list=UU_SN80_V2GymyCWM2oTYTeg&index=1&feature=plcp
and although Tom hints at smaller tower cases coming from Caselabs I found an article stating yes they would be producing smaller full and mid-tower chassis this year, in the 249 to 349 range. If anyone wants the link let me know.