Zotac nVidia GeForce GTX 480 DX11 Extreme Graphics Card Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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ncix.com I know I'm a little late to the party with this one, but I needed this for another Tech Tips project, so I figured I might as well just do an unboxing of it!
The video presents a detailed unboxing and first-look at the Zotac GeForce GTX 480, positioned as the high-end Nvidia graphics card of its time. The host begins by noting an upcoming Amp version with a triple-slot cooler, while focusing on the current model and what it includes. The packaging is highlighted for featuring a metallic Zotac character and an orange warranty card that advertises a lifetime warranty on high-end GeForce products, contingent on registration. The unboxing reveals a Zotac Boost software suite, including components for video encoding acceleration and driver enhancements, as well as a Zotac extended warranty and a quick installation guide. In addition to software, the box contains multiple power adapters, including two Molex to PCIe configurations and an 8-pin to PCIe adapter, illustrating how users might power the GPU in varied power-supply scenarios. The host also notes that the card supports DirectX 11, CUDA, and Physics, with 1.5 GB of onboard memory and a 384-bit memory interface, and explains that the physical package includes two DVI outputs and a Mini HDMI port. The video then shifts to a closer look at the card itself, emphasizing the large five-heat-pipe cooler and the exhaust-driven back of the card, which is designed to vent air out of the case rather than into it. The layout shows the PCIe 2.0 x16 slot, two SLI connectors for four-way SLI configurations, and the heat-dissipation strategy through the cooler, including airflow from the front and back of the card. Concluding remarks hint at future Tech Tips content exploring warranty significance and real-world power consumption of GTX 480 setups, while noting the hardware’s potential in DirectX 11 based on Nvidia’s tessellation performance claims.
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Questions answered
- What are the key features highlighted for the Zotac GTX 480 in this unboxing?
- Key features include DirectX 11 support with tessellation, CUDA capability, 1.5 GB onboard memory, a 384-bit memory interface, two DVI outputs, a Mini HDMI port, and a robust cooling system with five heat pipes. The box also promotes Zotac Boost software for video encoding and the Zotac extended warranty, including a lifetime warranty on high-end GeForce products.
- What accessories and power adapters are included with the GTX 480 according to the video?
- The package includes two Molex to PCIe adapters, one six-pin and another arrangement two PCIe six-pins to eight-pin, and a two PCIe six-pin to one PCIe eight-pin adapter for powering the card. There is also a DVI-to-VGA adapter and a mini HDMI to HDMI adapter, along with a driver CD and installation guide.
- Why does the host discuss the card’s cooling and back exhaust design in detail?
- The display highlights how the five heat pipes and large cooler are positioned over the GPU to dissipate heat effectively, with exhaust air venting through the back of the card to improve overall case airflow, which is contrasted with other designs that block rear airflow or vent less efficiently.