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2012-08-31, 21:17
(This post was last modified: 2012-08-31, 21:52 by onizuka.)
Crazy, running the Intel G640 and was thinking of adding this or the g430. Have you tried any games by any chance?
Interesting view on NewEgg:
Other Thoughts: I wanted a silent board for my mini-ITX case and purchased this to replace a 1GB GT430 with a fan. In order to clear the CPU (2600K) with OEM stock fan on my mb (Asus P8H67-I), I had to hacksaw off about 3/4" of the heatsink on the side opposite where the GPU is mounted. (Temps still seem acceptable). I was expecting it to be much faster than the GT430 on the basis of hwcompare.com ratings. Instead it was much slower. Windows experience for the GT430 was graphics/gaming 6.7/6.7, but the 6570 was only 5.5/6.5. The system is quieter, however.
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Windows Experience Index is completely useless.
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The 6570 is not a gaming card and will score low. This does not effect the BR playback its a different thing
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2012-09-01, 16:15
(This post was last modified: 2012-09-01, 16:15 by snowboarder33.)
Oh right. That makes sense. I was looking at it as 1080p or 720p content, which I was baffled by how bad it performed, but it makes sense that that is actually gaming at those resolutions.
So then that answers my 3DMark concerns, even though I did score the worst with my card but it could be that the card is only 1000Mhz and those listed scores were at ~1334Mhz+.
Still, though, I can use the Furmark results to gauge the 'cool-ability' of the card, correct?
I guess what are some temperatures to look for - not only with Furmark?
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2012-09-01, 23:21
(This post was last modified: 2012-09-01, 23:22 by Jetster.)
Everyone overclocks to add score to 3DMark11. And you don't need to worry about temps. They will be fine the 6570 is a great card for an HTPC. But if you just want to check anything under 70c is good
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Oh really, then that might explain some of the disparity. Alright cool, because just playing a 1080p movie it averages around 44-46C and I'm sure once I put it in the case it will rise a few degrees, however the case fans will help compensate for the enclosure.
Looks like I'll be sticking with this card. Thanks for your help!