Decisive Battle For Non-reference ASUS/MSI/Gigabyte GTX 460
Cooler Design (Full mark——35)
* ASUS ENGTX460 TOP （Scored 25）
ASUS ENGTX460 TOP adopts DirectCU cooling solution,the structure for cooler is not complicated.The cooler features aluminum fins,three 8mm heatpipes connecting with cooling fins through fin-threading craftsmanship.
The card employs a 12V 0.5A fan,three 8mm heatpipes.It scored 25.
* MSI N460GTX HAWK (Scored 30)
MSI N460GTX HAWK features Twin Frozr II cooler,two fans,four heatpipes running through aluminum fins.In additon,aluminum fins and heatpipes adopts nickel plating technique,and with the exquisite wing scooper,it is really pleasing to the eyes.
Among the three cards,MSI N460GTX HAWK is equipped with the most heatpipes up to amount of four,and it employs dual-fan design.It scored 30.
* Gigabyte GV-N460OC-1GI (Scored 25)
Gigabyte GV-N460OC-1GI employs WINDFORCE 3X cooler,two 8mm heatpipes connecting with aluminum fins through fin-threading craftmansship.And we can see the fins where the two fans install are not paralleled with each other,and with the design,it can improve cooling performance.
Bottom Base of Cooler
The card also features two 12V 0.3A fans.It scored 25.
Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: Preview For The Three GTX 460
Page 3: Grading Standard And Test Platform
Page 4: Appearance Impression
Page 5: PCB Design
Page 6: Frequencies
Page 7: Port Comparison
Page 8: Power Supply Circuit
Page 9: Cooler Design
Page 10: Special Function&Design
Page 11: Additional Value Comparison
Page 12: Power Consumption Comparison
Page 13: Temperature Comparison
Page 14: Noise Comparison
Page 15: Overclocking Comparison
Page 16: 3D Performance Comparison
Page 17: Final Comments
October 14th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Great Review Jennifer!!!
Here is something for Jen and Sue, thanks for the hard work!
MeanBruce’s Ultimate Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies
1stick salted butter [room temperature]
2/3Cup smooth peanut butter
1/2Cup light brown sugar
1.5teaspoon vanilla extract
1Cup unbleached flour
Heat oven to 350degrees, wipe thin layer of butter over surface of insulated cookie sheet.
Combine butter, peanut butter, and sugar in mixing bowl using a large mixing spoon. Add the vanilla and mix just until combined, add flour and mix slowly with your spoon just until combined.
Place 1.5inch round balls of cookie dough [3wide X 4long] 12 total on prepared cookie sheet, flatten cookies with bottom of wet glass, Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
Makes 12 large cookies, these things are amazing light fluffy velvety texture, they melt in your mouth, serve them with milk or water, they are very rich.
When you taste them, you will understand where the Ultimate comes from, Enjoy!
October 14th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Dear Meanbruce,we are so grad that you enjoy reading our post.And many thanks for the Ultimate Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies.It seems that the cookies are so delicious,just as you describe “melt in your mouth,serve them with milk or water”,it might be a good choice for breakfast,I’m a little hungry.I think I will try to make the cookies by myself.Thanks!
October 16th, 2010 at 1:09 am
Great read once again