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N460GTX Hawk

Overview

 Key Features

  • Triple Over Voltage
    - N460GTX Hawk is the world’s first graphics card which supports voltage adjustment of GPU, Memory and PLL!
  • Twin Frozr II Thermal Design -18℃ Cooler and 8.1 dB Quieter!!
    - Dual 8CM PWM Fans : Air flow from dual fans can cool down GPU/Memory/Power Module at once.
    - Four heat pipes with SuperPipe Technology
    - Nickel-plated Copper Base :  Large size of Copper Base can dissipate the heat of GPU faster.
  • 7+1 Phase PWM Design
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     Higher current to GPU Power
    - Higher overclocking capability
    - Better stability in peak load
  • Military Class Components
    - Hi-C Cap provides more precise GPU voltage.
    - SFC (Super Ferrite Choke) : 30% Higher Current Capacity,  10% Power Efficiency Improvement.
    - All Solid CAP for longer lifespan.
  • APS (Active Phase Switching)& V-Check Points
    - APS (Active Phase Switch) helps save power usage by controlling PWM automatically.
    - V-Check Points allow users to read voltage directly by multi-meter. 


Video Output Function

  • Dual-link DVI x 2
  • Mini HDMI x 1  
  • VGA(Optional, via DVI to D-Sub adapptor) x1
  • HDMI(Optional, via Mini HDMI to HDMI dongle) x1

 
Bundle MSI developed driver and utilities

 
  • MSI Live Update Series(Live Graphics Card BIOS & Live Graphics Card Driver)
    Automatically online download & update Graphics Card BIOS & Drivers, reduce the risk of getting the wrong files, and never have the trouble on web site searching.
  • MSI Graphics Card Driver
  • MSI Dual Core Center
  • MSI Live
    including all real time life information you need, such as Live MSI Product News, Live Daily Information, Live Personal Schedule Manager, Live Search and more.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Microsoft® DirectX
 
Product Accessories

 

 

 

 

Optional

MSI Reminds You...
• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.

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Afterburner

Afterburner co-development by MSI and Rivatuner, MSI releases the ultimate graphics card utility “Afterburner”. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. Afterburner is a completely free utility which is compatible with almost all MSI graphics cards.
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MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Cards

MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
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PhysX™

PhysX™ is designed specifically for hardware acceleration by powerful processors with hundreds of cores. Combined with the tremendous parallel processing capability of the GPU, PhysX™ will provide an exponential increase in physics processing power and will take gaming to a new level delivering rich, immersive physical gaming environments with features such as:
- Explosions that cause dust and collateral debris
- Characters with complex, jointed geometries for more life-like motion and interaction
- Spectacular new weapons with incredible effects
- Cloth that drapes and tears naturally
- Dense smoke & fog that billow around objects in motion
Free download PhysX™-enabled Warmonger Full Game

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NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology

NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology is the world’s only C language environment that enables programmers and developers to write software to solve complex computational problems in a fraction of the time by tapping into the many-core parallel processing power of GPUs. With millions of CUDA™-capable GPUs already deployed, thousands of software programmers are already using the free CUDA™ software tools to accelerate applications—from video and audio encoding to oil and gas exploration, product design, medical imaging, and scientific research. Free download TMPGEnc 4.0 Express Free download badaboom media converter
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HDMI + DVI Output

HDMI + DVI Output HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
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HDMI convertible output

Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher.
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NVIDIA SLI Technology

Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics, SLI technology dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
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NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

Blu-ray and HD DVD movies are bringing a new level of movie-viewing experience; with high-definition image quality far surpassing standard-definition DVDs. NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD2 technology provides unsurpassed Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality.
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Blu-ray and HD DVD Support

Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and DDRIII superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
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HDMI Support

MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
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Meet RoHS regulations

MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future.
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HDCP Support

The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
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APS (Active Phase Switching)

APS (Active Phase Switching) MSI exclusive power-saving technology for graphics card or mainboard. ‧Adjust PWM phase based on GPU/Memory loading ‧Maintain high efficiency under all loading, up to 93% ‧Save more power and keep low working temperature
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V-Check Points

V-Check Points Bulit-in Voltage measurement points on graphics card or mainboard. No need to read hard and long datasheet to find the voltage reading points. ‧Get accurate voltage of GPU and Memory on the fly. ‧Additional cables hold multimeter probes.

Brief Specification

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
Graphics Engine GeForce GTX 460
Bus Standard PCI Express x16 2.0
Memory Type GDDR5
Memory Size(MB) 1024
Memory Interface 256 bits
Core Clock Speed(MHz) 780
Memory Clock Speed(MHz) 3600
Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) N/A
Texture Fill Rate(billion/sec) N/A
DVI Output 2
D-SUB Output 2(optional, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor)
HDMI-Output 2(optional, via Mini HDMI to HDMI dongle)
Mini HDMI-Output 1
DisplayPort N/A
Mini DisplayPort N/A
TV-Output N/A
VIVO(Video-in/out) N/A
HDTV Support N/A
HDCP Support Y
HDMI Support Y
Dual-link DVI Y
Display Output (Max Resolution) 2560x1600
RAMDACs 400
DirectX Version Support 11
OpenGL Version Support 4.0
CrossFire Support N/A
SLI Support Y
3-way SLI N/A
HyperMemory Tech. N/A
TurboCache tech. N/A
Card Dimension(mm) 238 x 111 x 37 mm
Weight 669g

News

Release Date Title

Awards

Best Choice Award - Maximo PC
Date: 2011-03-14
Title: Best Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Maximo PC
Country: Argentina
Tech Awards 2011 - Editor's Choice Award (Best Mainstream NVIDIA Graphics Card) - HWM+HardwareZone.com
Date: 2011-02-07
Title: Tech Awards 2011 - Editor's Choice Award (Best Mainstream NVIDIA Graphics Card)
Comment: Open
Media: HWM+HardwareZone.com
Country: Singapore
Dam Good Value Award - Hardware Canucks
Date: 2011-02-23
Title: Dam Good Value Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardware Canucks
Country: United States
Top Award - Escape Magazine
Date: 2011-02-23
Title: Top Award
Comment: -
Media: Escape Magazine
Country: Czech Republic
Recommended Award 'Overall Rating: 90%' - PC Centre
Date: 2011-01-10
Title: Recommended Award 'Overall Rating: 90%'
Comment: Open
Media: PC Centre
Country: Poland
Best Buy Gold Award - Hwlegend.com
Date: 2011-01-10
Title: Best Buy Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hwlegend.com
Country: Italy
Recommended Product Award - Prohardver.hu
Date: 2011-01-10
Title: Recommended Product Award
Comment: Open
Media: Prohardver.hu
Country: Hungary
Approved Award - Custom PC Magazine
Date: 2011-01-25
Title: Approved Award
Comment: -
Media: Custom PC Magazine
Country: UK
Taiwan Excellence 2011 Award - Taiwan Symbol of Excellence Winner
Date: 2011-01-11
Title: Taiwan Excellence 2011 Award
Comment: -
Media: Taiwan Symbol of Excellence Winner
Country: Taiwan
Top 100 Products of 2010 - HardwareZone.com
Date: 2010-12-04
Title: Top 100 Products of 2010
Comment: Open
Media: HardwareZone.com
Country: Singapore
Best Choice Award - Ferra
Date: 2010-12-29
Title: Best Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Ferra
Country: Russia
Extreme Performance Award - OCAR
Date: 2010-12-23
Title: Extreme Performance Award
Comment: Open
Media: OCAR
Country: Argentina
Editor's Choice: Best Product Award - overclockers.ua
Date: 2010-12-23
Title: Editor's Choice: Best Product Award
Comment: Open
Media: overclockers.ua
Country: Ukraine
Price Efficiency Award - Overclock.it
Date: 2010-12-15
Title: Price Efficiency Award
Comment: Open
Media: Overclock.it
Country: Jamaica
Gold - The Best Award - pchs.it
Date: 2010-09-10
Title: Gold - The Best Award
Comment: Open
Media: pchs.it
Country: Jamaica
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Award - PC Advisor
Date: 2010-10-10
Title: Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC Advisor
Country: United States
Editor's Choice Award - PC Revue
Date: 2010-10-10
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: -
Media: PC Revue
Country: Slovenia
Editor's Choice Award - HotHardware.com
Date: 2010-11-10
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: HotHardware.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Hot Award (Overall Rating: 91%) - Atomic MPC
Date: 2010-12-10
Title: Hot Award (Overall Rating: 91%)
Comment: Open
Media: Atomic MPC
Country: Australia
Recommended Award - bit-tech.net
Date: 2010-12-10
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: Open
Media: bit-tech.net
Country: United States
4 out of 5 Stars Award - Computer Newspaper
Date: 2010-11-30
Title: 4 out of 5 Stars Award
Comment: -
Media: Computer Newspaper
Country: United Arab Emirates
Recommended Award - Thg.ru
Date: 2010-11-30
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: Open
Media: Thg.ru
Country: Rwanda
Top Product Award - PC Games Hardware
Date: 2010-11-30
Title: Top Product Award
Comment: -
Media: PC Games Hardware
Country: Germany
Overclocking Award - PC Assemblage
Date: 2010-11-30
Title: Overclocking Award
Comment: -
Media: PC Assemblage
Country: France
Recommended Award - DDworld.cz
Date: 2010-09-24
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: Open
Media: DDworld.cz
Country: Czech Republic
Must Have Award - Techzine
Date: 2010-10-24
Title: Must Have Award
Comment: Open
Media: Techzine
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Overall: 9.0 out of 10 - HyperGear Magazine
Date: 2010-11-10
Title: Overall: 9.0 out of 10
Comment: Open
Media: HyperGear Magazine
Country: Poland
CES Innovations Awards - 2011 International CES
Date: 2010-11-10
Title: CES Innovations Awards
Comment: -
Media: 2011 International CES
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Editor's Choice Award - Overclockersclub.com
Date: 2010-10-02
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Overclockersclub.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
5 Stars Award - PC Magazine
Date: 2010-10-02
Title: 5 Stars Award
Comment: -
Media: PC Magazine
Country: Rwanda
Editor's Choice Award - PC Magazine
Date: 2010-10-25
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC Magazine
Country: Korea
Must Have Award (Overall Rating: 9.5 out of 10) - KitGuru.net
Date: 2010-10-25
Title: Must Have Award (Overall Rating: 9.5 out of 10)
Comment: Open
Media: KitGuru.net
Country: United States
Recommended Award - CD Action
Date: 2010-10-25
Title: Recommended Award
Comment: -
Media: CD Action
Country: Portugal
Editor's Choice Award - PureOverclock.com
Date: 2010-10-25
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: PureOverclock.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Gold Award - PC Perspective
Date: 2010-10-25
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: PC Perspective
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Product of the Month Award - CHIP Magazine
Date: 2010-10-18
Title: Product of the Month Award
Comment: -
Media: CHIP Magazine
Country: Turkmenistan
HOT Award - Atomic Magazine
Date: 2010-10-18
Title: HOT Award
Comment: -
Media: Atomic Magazine
Country: Australia
Excellent  Hardware Award - Hardwareluxx
Date: 2010-09-04
Title: Excellent Hardware Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardwareluxx
Country: Germany
Optimal Price/Opportunity Award - easycom.com.ua
Date: 2010-09-28
Title: Optimal Price/Opportunity Award
Comment: Open
Media: easycom.com.ua
Country: United Arab Emirates
The Choice of Overclockers Award - easycom.com.ua
Date: 2010-09-28
Title: The Choice of Overclockers Award
Comment: Open
Media: easycom.com.ua
Country: United Arab Emirates
Editor's Choice Silver Award - HardOCP.com
Date: 2010-09-28
Title: Editor's Choice Silver Award
Comment: Open
Media: HardOCP.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Benchmark Reviews Golden Tachometer Award Final Score: 9.15 out of 10 - BenchmarkReviews.com
Date: 2010-09-28
Title: Benchmark Reviews Golden Tachometer Award Final Score: 9.15 out of 10
Comment: Open
Media: BenchmarkReviews.com
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Gold Award - PC Format Magazine
Date: 2010-11-28
Title: Gold Award
Comment: -
Media: PC Format Magazine
Country: United States
The Best for Overclockers Award - Hizpazone
Date: 2010-09-20
Title: The Best for Overclockers Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hizpazone
Country: Sri Lanka
Editor's Choice Award - Motherboards.org
Date: 2010-09-16
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: Motherboards.org
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Gold Award - Hardware.info
Date: 2010-09-16
Title: Gold Award
Comment: Open
Media: Hardware.info
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Overclockable Award - HardwareZone.com
Date: 2010-09-16
Title: Overclockable Award
Comment: Open
Media: HardwareZone.com
Country: Slovak Republic
9 out of 10 - HardwareZone.com
Date: 2010-09-16
Title: 9 out of 10
Comment: Open
Media: HardwareZone.com
Country: Slovak Republic
Tweakers Essential Award - Guru3D.com
Date: 2010-09-07
Title: Tweakers Essential Award
Comment: Open
Media: Guru3D.com
Country: Netherlands Antilles
Editor's Choice Award - techPowerUp
Date: 2010-09-07
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: techPowerUp
Country: United States Minor Outlying Islands
Editor's Choice Award - t-break.com
Date: 2010-09-07
Title: Editor's Choice Award
Comment: Open
Media: t-break.com
Country: UK

BIOS

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64

!Special Note:

The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Graphics Driver 285.58
Description
Version 285.58
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2012-01-30
OS XP 64
Download nv_x64_285_58_vga.zip File Size 156.09 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 285.58
Description
Version 285.58
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2012-01-30
OS XP 32
Download nv_x32_285_58_vga.zip File Size 126.04 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 285.62
Description
Version 285.62
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2012-01-30
OS Win7 64, Vista 64
Download nv_vw64_285_62_vga.zip File Size 188 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 285.62
Description
Version 285.62
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2012-01-30
OS Win7 32, Vista 32
Download nv_vw32_285_62_vga.zip File Size 147.23 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 259.22
Description Driver Version:259.22
Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-09-20
OS XP 64
Download NVIDIA_259.22_xp64.zip File Size 154.16 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 259.22
Description Driver Version:259.22
Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-09-20
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_259.22_xp.zip File Size 129.28 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 259.22
Description Driver Version:259.22
Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-09-20
OS Win7 64, Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_259.22_Win7_Vista64.zip File Size 182.79 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 259.22
Description Driver Version:259.22
Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-09-20
OS Win7 32, Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_259.22_Win7_Vista32.zip File Size 149.01 MB
Note

Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Afterburner
Description MSI's own "Afterburner" software is currently the most powerful graphics card overclocking software available. Aside from the basic frequency adjustment and system monitor, this software allows the user to adjust the voltage for the GPU. This important feature saves all the hassle of having to adjust the circuit board in order to provide a higher voltage to the GPU. Additionally, the software's automatic fan speed control has received a lot of praise from enthusiasts all over the world. With MSI's "Afterburner", the decision to run the fan quietly or for high-performance is in your hands!
Version 2.2.1
Type Utility Release Date 2012-05-14
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download MSIAfterburnerSetup221.zip File Size 23.02 MB
Note
MSI Live Update 5
Description • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility.
• Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information.
Version 5.0.079
Type Utility Release Date 2012-03-13
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download LiveUpdate.zip File Size 8.67 MB
Note Utility Update only for MSI Mainboard Utility Only

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them.

An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
Lite English 5.26 MB E_V238(N460GTX_HAWK_series_lite).zip 2010-09-17

FAQ

Release Date Title
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 What is the function of OCP Unlocker on N460GTX Hawk?