The video card we are reviewing is the NVIDIA reference model, which is usually the exact same model video card manufacturers sell, only adding their sticker to it. So, the performance of GeForce GTS 250 video cards from NVIDIA partners should be exactly the same as the one achieved by the reviewed sample – unless, of course, the NVIDIA partner adds some overclocking to the video card. In order to differentiate themselves on the market, some manufacturers may also choose to add their own cooling solution.

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Figure 1: GeForce GTS 450

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Figure 2: GeForce GTS 450

This video card has three video outputs, two DVI-D and one HDMI.

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Figure 3: Video connectors