Introducing the new EVGA GTX 560 Ti 448 Core FTW

Conclusion

This has been quite an enjoyable if far too short, 3-day exploration for us in evaluating our new EVGA GTX 560 Ti 448 core FTW, ten months after the original 384 core version launched.  It did very well performance-wise comparing it to the HD 6970/6950 and the GTX 570. We were totally impressed with the cool-running GF100 chip that has such outstanding overclockability for a good price.  It slots right in with the GTX 570 and offer more advantages than just price.

We see good overclockability from even the regularly-cooled FTW card and we hav no doubt the EVGA Classified edition for $10 more than our FTW version might be an even better choice for an overclocker.

Pros

• Price – for sub-$300 it is a versatile card that can be used for heavy DX11 gaming
• Overclockability is excellent and it appears mostly limited by its thermals.
• It is possible to use three of these cards for Tri-SLI performance
• Factory overclocked, the EVGA GTX 560 Ti 448 core FTW trades blows with the more expensive GTX 570 and overclocked further, with the HD 6970
• EVGA offers an outstanding warranty and great 24/7 support.  Many other unique features including a great community.
• Batman: Arkham City or BattleField 3 is free to many purchasers of a GTX 560 Ti or higher as a special promo.  Make sure to check the partner promos and the specific etailer to see if this offer is available.

Cons

• These cards are only available in limited quantities.  Pricing will not vary and there will be little discounting nor rebates
• The naming is long – “EVGA GTX 560 Ti 440 Core FTW”.  But catchy.  Not a con; just a nitpick.

The Verdict:

• If you are buying a $300 video card right now, the EVGA GTX 560 Ti is a limited-run great value and bang-for-buck gaming video card that will stand among the fastest cards with just a bit more overclocking.  When a great value is offered like this, we feel it deserves ABT’s highest award – the “Kick Ass” award.

We do not know what the future will bring nor how soon the next generation of video cards will be arriving, but today this GTX 560 Ti 448 Core FTW brings an excellent performer to the GeForce family.  With great features like PhysX and the second generation of 3D Vision, you can be assured of immersive gaming by picking this card for 1080p or even higher resolutions.

If you currently game on an older generation video card, you will do yourself a big favor by upgrading. The move to an EVGA GTX 560 TI 448 core FTW will give you better visuals on the DX11 pathway and you are no doubt thinking of SLI or even Tri-SLI if you want to get even higher performance.

The competition is hot as the prices on the newer video cards have softened and AMD offers their own set of features including Eyefinity and HD3D with the competing Radeons. Stay tuned, there is a lot coming from us at ABT.  Next up is a brand new evaluation of 3D Vision 2 versus HD3D in a new installment featuring Batman: Arkham City which is due next week.  Also, a Thermaltake Chaser MK II full-tower case review is due shortly which will feature keeping the highly overclocked FX-8150 and HD 6970-X3 TriFire running cool.

Mark Poppin

ABT Senior Editor

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