XFX GeForce 7950 GT 570M Extreme Review

There is no doubting that NVIDIA’s GeForce 7950 GT is faster than the GeForce 7900 GT that launched at the same price point earlier in the year. There is a lot to like about the product, and there is even more to like about XFX’s implementation. It’s generally a match for ATI’s Radeon X1900XT 512MB in popular games, with Oblivion being the only real downside we’ve found thus far. One area where GeForce 7950 GT does excell is in its connectivity - ATI’s Radeon X1900XT doesn’t come with the required HDCP crypto-ROM, so you’re going to be out of luck when it comes to watching HDCP-enabled content under Windows Vista.

If you’ve got a little more than £200 burning a hole in your pocket and you’re desparate for a new video card then GeForce 7950 GT represents a solid purchase. However, if you’ve already got a recent video card in your system (GeForce 7800 GT / Radeon X1800XL or higher), we’d recommend holding tight for another few months. Recommended Award

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