ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP - Cooler & Faster
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Conclusion
Solid All-Rounder
Where performance is concerned, the ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP is definitely no slouch. As our benchmarks show, it was a match for some of the quickest GeForce GTS 450 cards we’ve tested, which was just as we had anticipated seeing that they all have comparable clock speeds.
What’s more, the ASUS card was also the coolest card among them, recording a breezy 61 degrees Celsius under load; and it also achieved a very impressive 1010MHz at the core during our overclocking test. This shows just how effective ASUS’ DirectCU cooler is. Overall, the ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP is a good take from ASUS on the GeForce GTS 450 SKU, offering good performance and thermal characteristics.
In terms of pricing, the ASUS ENGTS450 DirectCU TOP comes in at US$139, which is about US$10 to US$15 more than reference editions. Considering the extra performance, effective cooler and impressive overclocking potential, we think its premium over reference cards is very well justified.
All things considered, this is a solid all-rounder from ASUS and may very well be one of the best GeForce GTS 450 cards out in the market now.
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