Quote Originally Posted by saaya View Post
i bet the only reason the 580 consumes 10% less is because it has a much better cooler.
lower temps = lower power consumption, we all know that...
so id love to see somebody switch heatsinks on a 480 and 580 or compare both cards with either one of the two heatsinks
There's a difference, but not a big one at same temperature.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum...review-22.html