Description: 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 $105.
Pros: Is built around a nVidia GeForce 8600 GT chipset, which is more advanced than some similarly priced display cards.
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: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this graphics card has good features for the money. Also, if you were to judge primarily by the card's chipset you could expect to pay as much as 20% more for a similarly capable card. Also, mainstream 3D cards having similar features and memory have an average cost of around $130.
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.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
XFX GeForce 8600 GT - Graphics adapter - NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT - 256 MB
Device Type:
Graphics adapter
Enclosure Type:
Plug-in card
Interface Type:
PCI Express x16
Dimensions (WxDxH):
6.9 in x 0.7 in x 4.4 in
Graphics Processor / Vendor:
NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Core Clock Speed:
540 MHz
API Supported:
DirectX 10
,
OpenGL 2.0
Video Memory Installed ( Max ):
256 MB - GDDR3 SDRAM
Video Output:
2560 x 1600
Max Monitors Supported:
2
TV Interface:
HDTV out
Compliant Standards:
RoHS
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