PowerColor 7790 Turbo Duo
Overview
Hardware: Video CardsWHAT WE LIKED:
Sleek styling; Strong budget performance; Factory overclock; Low temperatures; Bioshock Infinite includedWHAT WE DISLIKED:
More expensive than competitors; Not the lowest 7790 temperatures; Minimal accessoriesDiscuss in the Forum
Introduction
AMD’s current 7000 generation cards have matured rather nicely for the most part, and now we’re looking at another Radeon HD 7790. This one is a PowerColor card, the Turbo Duo specifically, and it’s positioned in the market as a more budget-oriented choice.
The the recent release of the GTX 650 Ti Boost, It seems AMD has this card straddling the vanilla GTX 650 Ti and the Boost models, with a price range in the $150 bracket, targeted at mainstream consumers who want some moderate gaming without breaking the bank.
The PowerColor 7790 Turbo Duo comes with a custom cooler cooler and a factory overclock that reaches over 1GHz. What’s particularly enticing is this PowerColor card also qualifies for the popular AMD promotional offer that tosses in an A+ gaming title in Bioshock Infinite into the package.
Looks like a great deal, so let’s take a closer look at the PowerColor 7790 Turbo Duo and see how it fares.
