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CNET editors' rating:
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Product summary
Specifications: Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT; Max Resolution (external): 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz; Video Memory Installed: 256 MB / 256 MB (max); See full specs
CNET editors' review
- Reviewed on: 08/06/2004
- Released on: 06/15/2004
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CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Graphics Cards. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of graphics card.
Media Center Graphics Card
One of the popular attempted 'convergence devices' of recent years is the media center PC. This can range from a computer with a normal monitor that can receive TV signals, to a central media server that can send movies to the main TV itself. These graphics cards are all capable of outputting signals in a form with which TVs are likely to be compatible.
Low Performance
Don't let the word 'low' fool you; while these graphics cards have limited bandwidth and meager memory allotments compared to more recent designs, they are still solid performers. While they are not recommended modern games, they will suffice for office applications and other basic computing tasks.
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VGA Explanation
VGA cables (and CRT monitors) use an analog signal. Both video cards and modern LCD monitors internally use digital signals. This means that when using a VGA cable with an LCD monitor, the signal is being converted from digital to analog and back again. Currently, converters are good enough that it isn't a real issue, but technically the signal is being degraded every time it is converted. So if you are using an LCD monitor that supports DVI, it is best to get a graphics card that does the same and to use a DVI cable.
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