MSI 430GT !!! Fermi based Bang for the Bucks!!!

[gzhil]

This is the first Fermi based entry level video card that Nvidia released and so far it gives one hell of a punch for its price. This is a GPU GF108 Chip with the same 40nm technology size like other Fermis. Thus, will give you low power consumption, less heat and a big headroom for GPU overclocking.

What I have here today is MSI?s N430GT-MD1GD3-OC/LP. From the model name itself, it is a low profile video card and already been factory overclocked. Box is simple and the only bundled stuff included in the package are manuals and the software CD.

Basic specifications of the card:
?Core Speed- 785mhz Core
?Memory ? 1GB DDR3 2000mhz Memory
?Memory Interface ? 128bit
?Video Output ? DVI, HDMI, D-Sub

As you can see, the cooler used for this video card is like a mini version of the Twin Frozr II. Has a very good heat dissipation, large heatsink and dual fans. 

So cute!!!!

Test system
?Processor: Amd Phenom II X4 965 3.4ghz Stock (oc'ed to 3.8ghz)
?Motherboard: 890FXA-GD70
?PSU: Acbel M8 670
?Mems: GSKill Trident 2GB DDR3 1333mhz

So far I had a free time of testing the card with the built-in benchmarks of some games. Also, I will include Vantage scores as well.

Game Benchmarks
Street Fighter 4. All high settings, 1440x900, AA 8x,

RE5 DX10. All high settings, 1440x900, AA 8x,

Devil May Cry 4. DX10. All high settings,1440x900, AA 8x,

3dmark06. All stock

3dmark . OC?ed

3dmark Vantage. All stock

3dmark Vantage. OC?Ed

For me this would be a really good HTPC card and It won?t cost you too much. Planning to get one for my personal use.

Thanks