EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified Video Card Review

The EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified comes equipped with the new EVGA ACX Cooling solution that not only is 40% larger than the reference cooler but can deliver 15% lower GPU temperatures.  In addition to the monster cooler a reinforcement baseplate keeps the PCB straight and helps to lower VRM temperatures by 7% and memory by 15%.

All those numbers translate into an extremely efficient cooler for regular cards and even better performance on the Classified edition.  Dual fans provide top down cooling that vents into your chassis so be sure to have adequate case cooling.

Flipping the card over really exemplifies why Classified cards are different.  Overall the component layout is rather typical with the memory chips positioned around the GPU and VRM located to the left away from the video connections.  What is different here is the size of the onboard VRM.

Video output is comprised of two dual link DVI video outputs combined with a single Display Port and standard HDMI connection.  All four of these can be used at the same time allowing you to run 3-way surround and still have a spare monitor for use outside of the game.

3-way and 4-way SLI are possible using the GTX 780 Ti given the dual SLI bridge connections found at the top of the card.  Unlike some of the competitor cards the EVGA 780 Ti Classified is configured to position the SLI fingers at the top of the extended PCB allowing you to use solid SLI bridges when two or more Classified cards are installed. 

While you cannot use the solid connectors on mismatched GTX 780 Ti graphics cards the ribbon style connectors work just fine.

Included with each card you will get a couple 6-pin PCI Express to 8-pin PCI Express power converters DVI to VGA adaptor, Driver disk and two EVGA Mod Rigs stickers to match your chassis configuration.  You will also get a large "Game of Pwns" poster styled after the game of thrones TV series.