KFA2 (Galaxy) GeForce GTX 470 review @ Guru3D

Custom is the name of the game when it comes to "aftermarket" computer components, I mean who wants to pay extra for a reference design product?

Galaxy has been known for their custom and tweaked card designs which is something they likely have up from the super awesome video card company they bought, Gainward.  Sadly Gainward products are no longer on the international market.

Some AIBs out there figured that they can design a better solution then what NVIDIA is offering. As such we slowly started seeing announcements from names like Plait, Galaxy and others recently that as stated where working on custom PCBs and customized coolers to make the GeForce GTX series 400 much more attractive products.

The most extreme example definitely comes from the premises of Galaxy Technology, they have released a new series graphics card under the label KFA2 (Karte For Action 2). KFA2 is Galaxy's premium line of graphics cards, keep an eye and an ear out for that as this really will be an interesting brand. We test their jet-fighter styled GeForce GTX 470, and OMG we are impressed.

I wouldn't call this card a "fighter jet" unless it was a jet from Quake 4 or the mind of someone who has never seen a plane in their life.  Regardless the custom heatsink shroud does look pretty cool.

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