The Gigabyte Xtreme Gaming GTX 1070 GPU is a beefed up version of its younger G1 Gaming counterpart, comprising of gamer-centric feautures that the company claims will make it the prime choice for gamers. The Xtreme Gaming GTX 1070 is pretty much the same as the Xtreme Gaming GTX 1080 with the GPU swapped out. However, while the power phase design on the 1080 features a 12+2 design, it has been downgraded to 10+2 in the 1070. The PCIe power configuration has also been changed from dual 8-pin connectors to a single 8-pin along with a single 6-pin connector. When compared to its G1 Gaming counterpart, the Xtreme Gaming 1070 is obviously much more powerful. Chipset GeForce® GTX 1070 Core Clock Boost: 1898 MHz / Base: 1695 MHz in OC mode Boost: 1873 MHz / Base: 1670 MHz in Gaming mode Memory C...
After the success of the latest GTX cards by NVIDIA, everyone had been expectantly waiting for the aftermarket cards. And here we are with a review of the Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 1070 graphics card. Before we get actually dive into it, take a look at the specifications. The GPU looks great, and comes factory customized with the Windforce 3X with blade fan design, resulting in much better cooling than the founder’s edition. The simple colour scheme which has just a dab of orange, seems to go with any build design you may be considering. It comprises of three 80 mm fans, with a little triangle shape on each blade. Gigabyte calls these 3D active fans and claims that they increase the air flow over the traditional fans by 23%. Graphics Processing GeForce GTX 1070 Core Clock Boost: 1822 ...