Conclusion
Built like the proverbial tank but surprisingly quiet in use, the Classified really comes into its own when pushed through a combination of extra voltage and higher frequencies.When it comes to purchasing graphics-card upgrades our advice is always simple: buy the fastest single-GPU card you can afford. Sure, multi-GPU configurations may well provide faster overall performance, but AMD and Nvidia, when pushed, will admit that teaming up two, or more, GPUs can lead to a substandard gaming experience in some cases.
Presently, then, anyone with a budget of around £500 should be looking at the GeForce GTX 780. A Titan in all but name, we've examined eight partner-overclocked cards since the GPU's inception in May. Which is the best? That depends entirely on your list of requirements.
EVGA's GeForce GTX 780 Dual Classified with ACX cooler tempts the enthusiast who prioritises performance above all else. Built like the proverbial tank but surprisingly quiet in use, the Classified really comes into its own when pushed through a combination of extra voltage and higher frequencies.
We feel that EVGA should overclock the memory in the out-of-the-box configuration - as competitors do - but that's our list of gripes done and dusted. Fast, with the capability of providing extreme performance, put it on your shortlist for the next upgrade cycle, though be warned that a 1080p monitor simply won't do its muscle adequate justice.
The Good
Titan-like performance
Give it voltage, watch it fly
Very quiet in use
Includes Batman: Arkham Origins while stocks lastThe Bad
Costly for a GTX 780
Stock-clocked memory
High power-drawHEXUS.awards
EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Dual Classified with ACX cooler
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