CONCLUSION

   Since i have yet to start testing on the GeForce GTX 680 Phantom i can't really comment on how well the GTX 670 Phantom stands against it but what i can say judging from the normal 680's i checked some time ago is that the GTX 670 Phantom 2GB is just as good (at least compared with the performance numbers i got from those 680's with the first driver release). That being said the GTX 680 Phantom also comes ready with a factory overclock so naturally it should perform quite better compared to the reference models. Getting back to the GTX 670 Phantom 2GB i really can't add anything since the charts speak for themselves and seeing a single core card getting really close to the mGPU GTX 590 is not a small feat. Add the low overall power consumption, low noise levels and low temperatures and you've got one of the best cards in the market today. The only issue i can think of is that the Phantom version uses almost 3 full slots (compared to the 2 of the reference models) and that was something i personally didn't like much and I’m sure others will feel the same way. Still if you want the extras of the Phantom version (factory OC, low noise & temperature levels) you will just need to make a small compromise.

   As we speak the GeForce GTX 670 Phantom 2GB by Gainward retails for around 400Euros inside the EU (Amazon/Caseking) and much like with most of the latest Gainward products it's unfortunately not available in the USA. Overall the Gainward GeForce GTX 670 Phantom 2GB is an amazing card, true it may not be the most powerful out there (overshadowed by the 680/690 models) but aside offering very low noise and temperature levels it also offers an excellent price/performance ratio which is what most gamers are looking for in any graphics card. Bottom line if you're looking to buy a new card then really look no further, the Gainward GeForce GTX 670 Phantom 2GB has you covered in every aspect (unless of course you can afford the GTX 680 Phantom) and that's why it gets our Platinum award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design
- Excellent Performance
- Factory OC
- Almost Inaudible
- Power Consumption
- Temperatures
- Video Outputs
- PCIex 3.0 & DX 11.1 Compatible
- OC Headroom
- Price/Performance Ratio

CONS

- 3 Slot Solution