BFG has been a favorite among computer enthusiasts for quite a while now. Known for their high quality cutting edge NVIDIA based GPU's and high efficiency power supplies, many an enthusiast has browsed the BFG site longing for that massive GPU that would complete their gaming shrine. Since the introduction of the GeForce GTX 200 series things have been really exciting in the GPU world. We have been seeing GPU power steadily increase to the point where even seasoned veterans are excited to the point of lunacy. So each new GPU grants increased graphics and parallel computing power like we have never seen. Then along comes the GeForce GTX 295, putting SLI onto a single card. - Bjorn3D

BFG GeForce GTX 295 Dual-GPU Card Design Review

We'd really recommend a Core i7 or Phenom 2 to drive one of these beasts. With graphics running this high end you need a good CPU to prevent bottlenecking. Once you have the platform to run this beast on, the results are stunning. So far, no game we have seen, including the GPU killer Crysis, slows this beast down enough to become unplayable. Frames fly by and game play is so smooth that it makes your mouth water. The biggest problem we've had with the BFG GeForce GTX 295 card so far is keeping people away from it. Once they see the graphics power of this beast they're hooked and can't stay away from the action.

The BFG GeForce GTX 295 comes in an attractive box that provides plenty of information and specifications to help inform the consumer about its purchase. It's a nice bundle but noticeably absent is a full game title. You also get a power converter, now if you only have 6-pin connectors on your power supply you won't have to scramble for an 8-pin adapter. They also included an HDMI cable which you rarely see with a GPU really. In all, you just get everything you need to get up and running as long as your system and power supply is up to snuff. BFG has instituted a new step up program, which can be very useful.

Like the other GeForce GTX 295's we've been seeing, the BFG version has the perforated casing that helps improve air flow. To keep the airflow from being restricted, it features a small sticker instead of a full length graphic like a lot of the dual slot cards we see. Everything about the BFG GeForce GTX 295 speaks of graphics power, from its hefty weight to its impressive size. From the minute you see it until the time you run your first benchmark, you know you're looking at a serious enthusiast GPU. This GeForce GTX 295 features a much improved cooling arrangement that keeps the GPU well within thermal specifications.

We were able to overclock the BFG GeForce GTX 295 to 700/2206MHz. Is there any more to get? Well yes, that isn't the maximum overclock we achieved, but it's close to the maximum. We hit the maximum and backed down a little bit for safety. Once you've determined the maximum overclock it's a good idea to back down 10-20MHz, because running out there on the ragged edge can cause equipment damage. The BFG GeForce GTX 295 and these series in general, are the best single board GPU's we have seen to date. The BFG GeForce GTX 295 graphics card seems to have a slight advantage over the ASUS version.

Both the GeForce GTX 295 cards we have tested have performed better than the Radeon HD 4870 X2. That's no real surprise though. NVIDIA had the advantage of seeing the Radeon HD 4870 X2 prior to engineering the GeForce GTX 295 and engineered it to outperform the ATI card. We're liking the performance the BFG GeForce GTX 295 offers, the simplicity of setup and the temperatures the GPU maintains under load. If we had to pick one point on the GeForce GTX 295 series that we didn't like it would be the cost. Performance wise though, we have to say it's a lot of fun to run and enjoy the BFG GeForce GTX 295 accelerator.

It churns out more frames per second than any card we've ever seen, rivals our GeForce GTX 280 based SLI setup, and is more than enough for any game that we currently know of, including Crysis. If the BFG GeForce GTX 295 can tame Crysis, it should run any game out there at more than acceptable levels. We would have to warn you though. If you invite any nerd friends over after getting your GeForce GTX 295, you might want to have a lockable chassis or watch them closely. Put up some police tape around your machine so they have to maintain their distance. The drool can be too much for most machines to handle.