EVGA GeForce GTX 580From real comments

Verdict distilled from 22 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment63%
PROS 63%
CONS 37%

Rank based on 22 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a card users say delivered years of reliable service
  • You found one cheap and value strong price-to-performance
  • You're considering SLI for extra performance headroom

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need modern driver support (users note Nvidia ended updates)
  • You're planning tri-SLI (shroud fitment issues reported)
  • You want the 1.5GB version for long-term use (users prefer 3GB)

What users complain about

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1Mid
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performanceSleek, understated build qualityLow power consumptionHigh prices during shortageCoil whine on some unitsFan durability concerns long-term
PowerColor RX 6800
Cool, quiet cooling performance
Sleek, understated build quality
Low power consumption
High prices during shortage
Coil whine on some units
Fan durability concerns long-term
Best value
2Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevitySolid 1080p performanceGood upgrade path from old GPUsLimited to lower/medium settings for demanding gamesNot top-tier performanceFan/cooler reliability over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Solid 1080p performance
Good upgrade path from old GPUs
Limited to lower/medium settings for demanding games
Not top-tier performance
Fan/cooler reliability over time
3Premium
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevityStrong 1440p gaming performanceGreat used market valueEventually needs replacement in demanding gamesLacks modern feature setThermal paste degradation over time
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Exceptional longevity
Strong 1440p gaming performance
Great used market value
Eventually needs replacement in demanding games
Lacks modern feature set
Thermal paste degradation over time
4Mid
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performanceExcellent value for moneyLong-term reliability and longevityBrand-specific fan noise concernsLimited VRAM versus competitorsOccasional driver/compatibility issues
Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Strong 1080p gaming performance
Excellent value for money
Long-term reliability and longevity
Brand-specific fan noise concerns
Limited VRAM versus competitors
Occasional driver/compatibility issues
5Mid
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performancePerformance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower priceLong-term reliability and aging wellHigh price for a mid-range card12GB variant seen as poor value or confusingLimited 6GB VRAM
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Strong 1080p/1440p performance
Performance comparable to GTX 1070/1070Ti at lower price
Long-term reliability and aging well
High price for a mid-range card
12GB variant seen as poor value or confusing
Limited 6GB VRAM
6Budget
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector neededGreat for small form factor and HTPC buildsLater became a good value due to shortagesPoor value versus RX 570Overpriced at launchRegional price disparities make it worse value
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
No external power connector needed
Great for small form factor and HTPC builds
Later became a good value due to shortages
Poor value versus RX 570
Overpriced at launch
Regional price disparities make it worse value
7Mid
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and dealsCool operating temperaturesQuiet operation for most unitsCoil whine / fan noise on some unitsConfusing naming schemeNew 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
PNY RTX 5070 Ti
Near-MSRP pricing and deals
Cool operating temperatures
Quiet operation for most units
Coil whine / fan noise on some units
Confusing naming scheme
New 12-pin power connector adoption concerns
8Mid
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRPStrong performance upgrade from older GPUsRuns cool and quiet, undervolts wellCoil whine or fan noise on some units12GB VRAM may limit future-proofingVoltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
PNY RTX 5070
Frequently available at or near MSRP
Strong performance upgrade from older GPUs
Runs cool and quiet, undervolts well
Coil whine or fan noise on some units
12GB VRAM may limit future-proofing
Voltage locked, limiting overclocking on some units
9Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performanceExcellent budget valueExceptional longevityStruggles with demanding modern gamesCooling wear over yearsDriver instability
Nvidia GeForce GTX 750
Solid 1080p performance
Excellent budget value
Exceptional longevity
Struggles with demanding modern games
Cooling wear over years
Driver instability
10Budget
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
Zotac GTX 1650
Low power draw
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31Premium
EVGA GeForce GTX 580
Long-term durabilityStrong price-to-performance3GB memory variant valueHigh power supply requirements1.5GB variant limited longevityAftermarket cooler complaints
EVGA GeForce GTX 580
Long-term durability
Strong price-to-performance
3GB memory variant value
High power supply requirements
1.5GB variant limited longevity
Aftermarket cooler complaints

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Owners report the GTX 580 holding up remarkably well over many years. Multiple commenters describe using this card far longer than expected, from 2011 through 2016 or even up to the 900-series era, including in SLI to power a family member's gaming PC. One user bought a used unit for just $12 and kept running it in SLI. Others still had it installed as of recent viewings, with the 3GB version specifically called out as aging better than the 1.5GB variant due to its larger frame buffer.

Power supply and connector requirements come up frequently for buyers. Several commenters ask about compatible PSU wattage, needing both a 6-pin and 8-pin connector, and whether adapters from two 6-pin cables would work efficiently. One reply specifies a minimum 600W supply with 42A on the 12V rail. This recurring line of questions suggests the card's power draw was a real consideration for builders planning their systems around it.

Cooling and multi-card fitment drew mixed reactions. One user called an aftermarket cooler on the card 'a complete joke,' noting it only contacted the GPU and was as loud as stock, while another found the reference design too basic and wanted to know if the fan was noisy under load. A tri-SLI buyer reported the shrouds' plastic bridges didn't fit properly and scratched the PCB paint when forced, a useful warning for others considering three-card setups.

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