Be one of the first to rate this product!
How would you rate this product?
This MSI GeForce 8500 GT is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is inexpensive at around $70.
Specs: Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT; Max Resolution (external): 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz; Video Memory Installed: 256 MB See full specs >>
Price range: $53.17 - $75.99
CNET product brief
Description: This MSI GeForce 8500 GT is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is inexpensive at around $70.
Pros: Is built around a nVidia GeForce 8500 GT chipset, which is somewhat more advanced than some similarly priced display cards.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this advanced a chipset is $120.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A mainstream 3D graphics card, suited for the casual gamer, and those who do not need the latest 3D card on the market.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 inexpensive price, this graphics card has great features for the money.
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) 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 video card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
User opinions
WRITE YOUR OWN REVIEW Be the first one to rate this product! How would you rate this product?
Where to buy
| Store | CNET Certified | In stock | Shipping | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
 |
Yes | $4.99 | $75.99 |
|
|
Yes | Free | $53.17 |
|
|
Yes | $4.46 | $59.72 |
|
Ink Oasis
|
|
Yes | See site | $67.85 |
|
|
Yes | $10.01 | $56.07 |
See MSI GeForce 8500 GT (PCI-e, 256MB) prices from 6 stores.
Click to Save up to $300/yr on calls
