Final thoughts and rating
In the market for the ultimate single graphics card? The ROG ARES, in our estimation, is almost it.
Priced at a jaw-dropping £1,200, it's out of reach for the vast majority of users but ASUS's outstanding design and presentation makes it one of the most desirable graphics cards ever launched.
The ROG ARES doesn't shout buzz words such as 3D or PhysX, but it screams performance and its size and weight exude a benchmark-beating confidence.
It's fair to argue that for over £200 less, Sapphire's HD 5970 TOXIC offers better out-the-box performance, along with lower noise and slightly cooler temperatures.
But whilst the au courant consumer may opt for Sapphire's solution, ultimate bragging rights lie with the ROG ARES.
The Good
Insane amounts of graphics power from a single card
Premium packaging worthy of an ultimate GPU
Could be the world's fastest graphics card when overclocked
The Bad
£200 more than a Sapphire equivalent
Noisy under load
HEXUS Rating
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