XFX GeForce 8600 GT (PCI-e, 256MB)

Intro: This XFX GeForce 8600 GT is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $110.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 1.6 GHz memory clock speed, which is faster than some similarly priced display cards.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this fast a memory clock speed is $240.Also, this graphics card is built around a nVidia GeForce 8600 GT chipset, which is more advanced than some similarly priced display cards.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for all productivity tasks, as well as for the casual 3D gamer.This card supports DirectX 10 technology, used in Microsoft's Windows Vista OS, and is the new technology for the upcoming generation of high-performance games.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this graphics card has great features for the money.Also, you could expect to pay about 20% more for a card with comparable features and onboard memory.

Suggestions: (1) This card has DVI-out to connect to similarly enabled flat panel or plasma monitors and produce a clearer picture than does analog-to-digital conversion.(2) For Editor's Reviews of the latest graphics cards, visit the graphics and sound section of CNET's website.

GPU Performance: This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.

Vista Capability: This is a modern graphics card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.

• Manufacturer: XFX Inc
• Part number: PV-T84J-USD4

• General

• Device Type Graphics adapter
• Enclosure Type Plug-in card
• Vista Capability This is a modern graphics card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
• Interface Type PCI Express x16
• Localization Korea

• Processor / Memory

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
• Core Clock Speed 680 MHz
• Graphics Card Performance This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.
• RAMDAC Clock Speed 400 MHz
• Video Memory Installed 256 MB
• Technology GDDR3 SDRAM 128-bit
• Memory Clock Speed 1.6 GHz
• Features Nvidia SLI Multi-GPU Technology, Nvidia Quantum Effects Technology

• Video Output

• Max Resolution (external) 2560 x 1600
• Supported Display Graphics HDTV (1920x1080), 2560x1600
• API Supported OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 10
• Max Monitors Supported 2
• TV Interface HDTV out
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• HDCP compatible Yes

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x HDTV output, 2 x DVI-I (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI
• Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express x16

• Miscellaneous

• Compliant Standards RoHS

• Software / System Requirements

• Windows Vista Built for Windows Vista

XFX Inc

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• Website: http://www.xfxforce.com/web/home.jspa
• Address:

  1931 Lynx Place, Ontario, CA CA 91761