Zotac have sent us along their top model GTX 480 for review. This differs from the stock GTX 480 in that it has a core clock of 756Mhz, shader of 1512Mhz, and memory speed of 3800Mhz. So it should have a nice bump in performance over the stock GTX 480.

About Zotac:
Established in 2006, ZOTAC is the world’s largest and most innovative manufacturer of graphics cards, mini-ITX motherboards and mini-PCs. ZOTAC system components, and mini-PCs can be found in all continents around the globe.

Derived from the terms “zone,” for being distinct in the PC components and systems business, and “tact,” for our superior skill, experience, quality and manufacturing capabilities. Combined, “ZOTAC,” represents technological strength and experience blended with a fresh approach on the industry’s ever-changing needs.

ZOTAC entered the market with an expanded lineup of NVIDIA® GeForce® based graphics cards, which included the passive-cooled ZOTAC GeForce® ZONE Editions and class leading overclocked ZOTAC GeForce® AMP! Editions, in addition to the standard GeForce® series lineup. ZOTAC has since expanded its focus to include motherboards, mini-PCs and innovative accessories worldwide.

About the GTX 480 AMP:
Take gaming to the next level with the precisely tuned ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 480 AMP! Edition featuring Microsoft® DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0 and OpenGL® 3.2 compatibility. The ZOTAC GeForce® GTX 480 AMP! Edition delivers unrivalled clarity with superior anti-aliasing technology that obliterates jagged edges with a previously unheard of 32x sample rates for crisp and clean visuals while still delivering lightning-fast performance.

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