XFX GeForce 9800 GTX (PCI-e 2.0, 512MB)

Intro: The XFX GeForce 9800 GTX is a 512 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is expensive at around $315.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 2.2 GHz memory clock speed.Also, this graphics card is built around a nVidia GeForce 9800 GTX chipset.This is more advanced than the average graphics card on the market today, but is to be expected for a graphics card of this price.The performance of this card is outstanding; it will let you play games and render 3D images at fast rates, and at a very high resolution.

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: In general, this graphics card's features are in line with its price.Also, mainstream 3D adapters with comparable features and memory have an average cost of around $190.

Suggestions: (1) Since this card is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled monitor or a flat-panel display to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.(2) CNET's graphics and sound content can help you decide if this card is the right purchase to make.

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 video card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.

• Manufacturer: XFX Inc
• Part number: PVT98FYDF9

• General

• Device Type Graphics adapter
• Enclosure Type Plug-in card
• Vista Capability This is a modern video card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
• Interface Type PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Processor / Memory

• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX
• 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 512 MB
• Technology GDDR3 SDRAM 256-bit
• Memory Clock Speed 2.2 GHz
• Features Nvidia SLI Multi-GPU Technology, Nvidia Quantum Effects Technology

• Video Output

• Max Resolution (external) 2560 x 1600
• Max Resolution Details DVI: 2560 x 1600 / VGA: 2048 x 1536 at 85Hz
• Supported Display Graphics QXGA (2048x1536), 2560x1600
• API Supported OpenGL 2.1, DirectX 10
• Max Monitors Supported 2
• TV Interface HDTV out
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• HDCP compatible Yes

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 2 x DVI-I (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x HDMI ( With adapter )
• Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Company of Heroes
• Windows Vista Built for Windows Vista

XFX Inc

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

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