NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590 Length & Physical Characteristics Comparison Linus Tech Tips

Linus Tech Tips presents a focused hardware compare of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 590, highlighting its unique dual-GPU design and physical footprint. The GTX 590 is described as two downclocked GF110 GPUs on a single card, with careful binning and downclocking to balance performance versus power and thermal output. Linus notes the card’s cooling solution, including an 80 mm central fan and heat sinks on both sides, and emphasizes the importance of adequate case ventilation due to the heat generated by the dual GPUs. He walks through the I/O configuration, pointing out three DVI outputs and a mini DisplayPort, which enables 3D Vision Surround or standard surround across three displays from one card. The discussion then centers on length comparisons, with the GTX 590 clocking in at about 11 inches, versus the 12 inch Radeon HD 6990, roughly 10.5 inches for the GTX 580, and nearly 11 inches for the HD 6970, with the 560 Ti at 9 inches as a mainstream reference. Linus also covers practical considerations for builders, such as ensuring sufficient spacing around the card for clearance, the need for strong air flow inside the case, and the distribution of heat exhaust both into the case and out the back. The video concludes with a reminder to consider ventilation and case airflow when installing the GTX 590 and a call to subscribe for more Linus Tech Tips content.

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