NVIDIA-exclusive card maker EVGA has just announced no less than six cards based on the GF100 40nm GPU – three GeForce GTX 480s and three GTX 470s. All these Fermi-flavored have support for DirectX 11, CUDA, PhysX, 3D Vision Surround and 3-way SLI, boasts dual DVI and mini HDMI outputs, and need additional power via two PCIe connectors.

While four of the models presented are based on NVIDIA’s reference design, two are quite special as they have dumped air cooling and come equipped with a Hydro Copper waterblock (designed in collaboration with Swiftech) enabling lower temps and higher clocks (yes, the cards are factory overclocked). The block found on the cards features a base plate made of chrome plated electrolytic C110 copper, a 0.6×0.6mm thin pin matrix for ‘optimal’ thermal transfer, and high flow 1/2″ and 3/8″ fittings.

EVGA’s full GeForce GTX 400 series line is listed below, complete with specs and prices. Currently only the GeForce GTX 470 and GTX 470 SC are available for pre-order.

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• READ MORE (Source): TechConnect Magazine – EVGA unveils six GeForce GTX 400 cards, two are watercooled