Since this card has stock clock speeds, it's no surprise Gigabyte sticks with NVIDIA's reference cooler and board design. That's not a bad thing considering that the reference design includes dual DVI outputs and a variable speed cooling fan.

Like BFG, Gigabyte covers the reference cooler with its own sticker. In this case, we're treated to some kind of fantasy Fabio, complete with armor and what appears to be a rather large sword. At least Gigabyte isn't appealing to the lowest common denominator with an obviously over-sexualized girl in a bikini, but I might be more inclined to keep the sticker on the card if they did.

Since most graphics card manufacturers offer little more than restickered reference designs, we tend to highlight unique attributes wherever we can find them. However, not every unique attribute has much value. Take the little plastic cap that Gigabyte puts on the SLI bridge connector. We have yet to see anything similar from another manufacturer, but that's probably because the cap isn't really necessary.

Fortunately, Gigabyte packs more interesting extras with its GeForce 7600 GT. The card comes with a couple of DVI-to-VGA adapters and a video dongle that includes a high definition component output. Gigabyte also throws in copies of PowerDVD 6 and Serious Sam 2. Neither are particularly cutting-edge titles, but most folks should find the DVD playback software useful. Serious Sam 2 is pretty entertaining, as well, especially for fans of cooperative multiplayer and relentless, mindless action.

Gigabyte is one of only two manufacturers in this round-up to include the full version of a reasonably recent game with its card. It's also one of only two to offer less than a lifetime warranty. Gigabyte's two-year parts and three-year labor coverage is less impressive than the lifetime warranties offered by BFG and XFX, although for folks who upgrade every few years, the coverage should be sufficient.