EVGA GeForce GTS 250 Superclocked Edition and Gigabyte GV-N250OC-1GI Summary

The two versions of GeForce GTS 250 1GB described in this review are both good in their own ways. The EVGA boasts pre-overclocked frequencies for a certain performance benefit and has overclockable memory. Its cooling system exhausts the hot air out of the system case. The Gigabyte is compact, has an HDMI port, high-quality components, and a near-silent cooler with excellent cooling performance. The former will suit an ordinary gamer with limited budget whereas the latter is more universal and can be used in a mainstream gaming system as well as in a HTPC.

EVGA GeForce GTS 250 Superclocked Edition:

Highs:

• Sufficiently high  performance;
• Increased GPU and memory frequencies;
• 1GB of local video memory onboard;
• Hardware HD video decoding;
• S/PDIF sound over HDMI;
• Low power consumption;
• Hot air exhaust outside the system case;
• Triple SLI support;
• Good overclocking potential.

 Lows:

• No DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 support;
• Incomplete VC-1 decoding support;
• No built-in sound core;
• Noticeable noise;
• Scanty accessories bundle..

Gigabyte GV-N250OC-1GI:

Highs:

• Comparatively high  performance;
• 1GB of local video memory onboard;
• Hardware HD video decoding;
• S/PDIF sound over HDMI;
• Compact PCB;
• Low power consumption;
• Almost zero noise;
• Extraordinary cooling efficiency;
• Good overclocking potential.

 Lows:

• No DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 support;
• Incomplete VC-1 decoding support;
• No built-in sound core;
• Hot air stays inside the system case;
• No Triple SLI support;
• Scanty accessories.