MSI 9600GT Hybrid Freezer
Packaging & Appearance
Published: 15th March 2009 | Source: MSI | Price: £145.66 |
With something as fragile as a graphics card, MSI certainly didn't skimp on packaging. The box was easily big enough to fit two or three of the cards inside, but instead was packed out with a styrofoam slab. Suffice to say, the card came through in perfect condition.
As you can see, MSI have chosen to use an image of the cooler on the front of the box. On the right hand side we have a few key features, such as 'Complete Silence' and 'Total Performance'. Around the back we have a more in depth specification with a picture of the card itself.
Unfortunately due the the glossy white finish, coupled with the reflective plastic the 9600gt was incredibly hard to photograph. On the left hand side we have the inner box, with the card contained at the top and all the accessories below. The card itself is nestled into a thick piece of styrofoam (right) which protects it very well.
The card itself is no longer than a standard card, and is shorter than a standard ATX motherboard, meaning it should fit into most cases. The cooler is fairly large, taking up two pci slots, which shouldn't really be a problem unless you run SLI. The card only needs a 6-pin power connector, suggesting it's not particularly power hungry and it should also be compatible with older PSU's.
At the back we have the usual array of outputs, with two dual link DVI and an S-Video/composite out. The insides of the dual link DVI's have also been coloured blue, which is a nice effect but it would have been nicer if they were the same colour as the PCB. The cooler has four snaking heat pipes which conduct heat away from the core to various places along the cooler.
MSI included a fairly rounded bundle, which included: 6-pin PCI-e Adapter, DVI to D-Sub adaptor, Component adaptor lead, S-PDIF connector, Manual, Quick start guide, HDMI dongle and S-video lead. Now that that's out of the way, how does the cooler perform..
Most Recent Comments
£145....what?!?! You could get two stock 9600GTs for that money and sli them. Nice review guys but shame about the result.
At least you were honest about it, nice to see that you don't just give reccomending reviews.
At least you were honest about it, nice to see that you don't just give reccomending reviews.
Nice review, indeed a shame about the card itself. Just an adjusting fan would be nice, 0% at <50*C and then slowly revving up instead of just kicking in with 100% at 85*C.
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Originally Posted by name='monkey7'
Nice review, indeed a shame about the card itself. Just an adjusting fan would be nice, 0% at <50*C and then slowly revving up instead of just kicking in with 100% at 85*C.
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Bit late isn't it?
Red PCB with blue cooler?
Not cool dude.
Red PCB with blue cooler?
Not cool dude.
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Originally Posted by name='zak4994'
Bit late isn't it?
Red PCB with blue cooler? Not cool dude. |
?Good review, decent card, strange release for the price comparison just with it's own counterparts.
Teah Saphires 1024Mb HD4870 with fancy cooler is £165 at some places, or save £20 and get this... wonder what one people will pick 
I saw this and just thought it was a really old review somehow on the front page, sadly not the case, I doubt this will shift many boxes
I saw this and just thought it was a really old review somehow on the front page, sadly not the case, I doubt this will shift many boxes
Big lol the price , considering that soon you will get OcUK Value GeForce GTX 260 for £156(if you dont belive check link below
) , this card is a big joke.
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-114-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=927
) , this card is a big joke.http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-114-OK&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=927
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http://www.overclock3d.net/gfx/artic...110238234s.jpg
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