Nvidia GeForce GTX 580From real comments

Verdict distilled from 32 mentions across 11 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%
PROS 50%
CONS 50%

Rank based on 32 mentions across 11 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a cheap, capable used GPU for 720p/1080p gaming on older titles
  • You need strong CUDA compute performance for 3D rendering apps
  • You have a case with good airflow and a 600W+ PSU

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You want low power consumption and quiet operation
  • You're running a closed case without adequate airflow
  • You want guaranteed reliability, as some units failed repeatedly

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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31Budget
Nvidia GeForce GTX 580
Long-lasting used valueStill playable at lower resolutionsGood SLI scaling for some usersOverheating issuesHigh power consumptionHigh VRAM demands for longevity
Nvidia GeForce GTX 580
Long-lasting used value
Still playable at lower resolutions
Good SLI scaling for some users
Overheating issues
High power consumption
High VRAM demands for longevity

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Overall Impression

Owners praise the GTX 580's surprising longevity and value on the used market. Multiple commenters kept using their 580s for years, some up to a decade, often finding them for extremely low prices like $12-110 used. It's frequently recommended as a budget option once competing cards rose in price, and still handles 720p or medium-1080p settings for less demanding titles, making it a practical placeholder card for budget builds.

Heat and power consumption are the card's most persistent weaknesses. Several users report temperatures reaching 80-100°C in closed cases, requiring open-air setups or aggressive fan curves to stay cool. Power draw is criticized as excessive compared to later Nvidia generations, often demanding a 600W+ PSU, and SLI setups pushed power supplies to their limits, with fan failures leading to at least one burnt card.

Reliability was inconsistent, with some users facing multiple failures. One commenter went through three faulty units before switching brands, citing bluescreens, overheating past 90°C, and capacitor squeal. Others reported cards dying after prolonged SLI use or overheating incidents. Despite this, many owners report their cards lasting many years without issue, suggesting reliability varied significantly by unit or cooling setup.

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