GIGABYTE Radeon R9 270 Overclock Edition

GIGABYTE Radeon R9 270 Overclock Edition

If you find most versions of the R9, AMD’s new flagship GPU line code-named “Hawaii,” roo rich for your budget, but you crave Big Red’s cards, you’re probably going to love the R9 270. The 270 is AMD’s most affordable member of the R9 family, and for under $200 it’s in a sweet spot in terms of affordability and power. GIGABYTE’s take on the GPU, the Radeon R9 270 Overclock Edition, squeezes out additional performance by overclocking the GPU to 950MHz (975MHz Boost) and adding the WINDFORCE 2X cooling system. The system includes dual 100mm fans tied to pure copper heat pipes to dissipate heat and provide powerful airflow. The $179.99 card ships with GIGABYTE OC GURU II overclocking software and 2GB of GDDR5 memory, and it requires a 500W power supply.