MSI GeForce GTX 570 Length Comparison Video Linus Tech Tips

The video presents a concise hardware length comparison between two MSI graphics cards, the GTX 570 and the GTX 580. Linus first introduces the goal of measuring physical length differences, noting that the GTX 570 clocks in at 10 and a half inches while the GTX 580 measures about 10 and a quarter inches. He proceeds to reveal a key finding: despite lower specs, the GTX 570 uses the same cooler as the GTX 580, with only minor differences in fin placement and count that may affect airflow slightly. The host points out practical distinctions such as power connectors, with the 570 using a two six-pin setup and the 580 using a six-pin plus an eight-pin PCIe connector, which hints at similar electrical requirements. He also discusses back-end PCB variations, showing that the 570 has fewer soldered components on the back, suggesting room for more RAM chips and indicating the 580’s higher power and capability. The explanation covers how binning and die sizes relate to performance, clarifying that the 570 is effectively a trimmed version of the 580, constrained by memory bandwidth and memory quantity rather than base architecture. Throughout, Linus connects hardware design to real-world implications, concluding that the two cards are extremely similar in form factor and cooling, with the 580 having a potential performance edge due to higher binning and memory. The video wraps with a brief nod to further topics like binning and how these choices influence card capabilities in the broader electronics industry.

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