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NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface. World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects. The 8600 GTS' blazing core clock speed of 675 MHz and a 2GHz memory clock give you the speed you need.
SLI Technology delivers up to twice a single GPU's configuration for unparalleled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on over 60 top PC games. It also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including GigaThread™ Technology, which, through a massively multi-threaded architecture creates thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs.
Additionally, This amazing unit supports Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU as well as support for NVIDIA's Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering for the most realistic lighting effects.
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5.9 Vista performance rating
- Pros: This card is incredible. I haven't gotten any work done this week because I spent all my time playing Quake4, UT2004 and Doom3, with ALL the video settings cranked to the max. Not a bit of a problem anywhere.
The video card gets a performance rating of 5.9(aero)/5.6(gaming) in Vista-64 using the latest available nvidia drivers. Don't bother with the drivers on the cd, download newer from nvidia.
- Cons: None that I can think of.
- Other Thoughts: I saw an almost identical card for sale locally at a place that supposedly has the best buys, thanks to newegg for savings in the three-digit range.
Great mid-range card
- Pros: Performs well for the money (OC's like a champ so you can save a few dollars and get this instead of one of the factory-OC'd models), quiet (usually), HDCP for high-def viewing.
- Cons: Port on card supports component output but the card only comes with an S-Video cable, makes a strange hissing noise when under certain types of load even if you stop the fan from spinning, no games included in the bundle, nVidia no longer uses separate clock speeds for 2D and 3D so it draws more power than needed when idle, 128-bit memory interface is a bit outdated.
- Other Thoughts: I upgraded to this card from a PNY 6600GT and the difference is phenomenal. I can now play Oblivion at 1680x1050 with the detail cranked pretty high and sustain frame rates in the 20-30 range.
The card OC's VERY well so there is little reason to buy one of the factory-OC'd cards, particularly since this card currently has a mail-in rebate.
The only other thing worth mentioning is that my card seems to make a strange hissing sound when under heavy load (not really noticeable unless the case is open). It's not the fan because I've stopped it with my finger and it still does it.
| Model | PVT84GUDF3 |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| GPU | GeForce 8600 GTS |
| Memory Size | 256MB |
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Wow, what a card!
- Pros: Quality, preformance, looks, value and everything else make this a tough card to beat! Very fast, very quiet, very stable!!! And man does this card make working with video and graphics a breeze! So far so great!
- Cons: What cons, we don't need no stinking cons!
- Other Thoughts: XFX has been impressing me a little more with each of thier products i use. I have used two 8600gt, one 8600 gts and one 8800 gt, all in various setups and machines. The 8800 tends to run a little warm, the others all are as good as i have used... Why take a chance, get an XFX and be sure!
Newegg rules over all computer stores on and off line!!!
Mixed Feelings
- Pros: Good price (with generous rebate) for the performance. Really improved gaming and video over my old 7600 GT AGP system. But then again, I went from 1.8 to 3.2 ghz & doubled the RAM too.
- Cons: I was very pleased until I decided to get a second one for SLI gaming. Gaming performance only improved marginally in certain games and actually got worse in others (UT III, for example). Could be that ASUS M2N-SLIDeluxe is to blame since the SLI mode only runs at 8X, while single mode runs at 16X. Should'a read the whole manual before buying!
- Other Thoughts: Rebate won't come unless you email an inquiry. I'm still waiting for the second rebate.
Good stuff
- Pros: I am currently running this card in SLi and have been contemplating upgrading heres why i haven't:
-Runs COD4 with High settigns except AA and AF
-Runs Crysis on Medium
-Runs Everything else on high
- Cons: I bought this when the 8 series of cards first came out, my first card cost 200 the second 150 and now its 100
- Other Thoughts: excellent card for a cheap build runs great in SLI
| Model |
| Brand |
XFX |
| Model |
PVT84GUDF3 |
| Interface |
| Interface |
PCI Express x16 |
| Chipset |
| Chipset Manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| GPU |
GeForce 8600 GTS |
| Core Clock |
675MHz |
| Memory |
| Effective Memory Clock |
2000MHz |
| Memory Size |
256MB |
| Memory Interface |
128-bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR3 |
| 3D API |
| DirectX |
DirectX 10 |
| OpenGL |
OpenGL 2.0 |
| Ports |
| DVI |
2 x DVI |
| TV-Out |
HDTV Out |
| General |
| RAMDAC |
400 MHz |
| Max Resolution |
2560 x 1600 |
| RoHS Compliant |
Yes |
| SLI Support |
SLI Ready |
| Cooler |
With Fan |
| Power Connector |
6 Pin |
| Dual-Link DVI Supported |
Yes |
| HDCP Ready |
Yes |
| Features |
| Features |
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology
NVIDIA Lumenex Engine |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
PVT84GUDF3
Driver Disk
User Manual
S-Video Cable
Power Cable
DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
Lifetime limited |
| Labor |
Lifetime limited |
Introduction
NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface. World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects. The 8600 GTS' blazing core clock speed of 675 MHz and a 2GHz memory clock give you the speed you need.
SLI Technology delivers up to twice a single GPU's configuration for unparalleled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on over 60 top PC games. It also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including GigaThread™ Technology, which, through a massively multi-threaded architecture creates thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs.
Additionally, This amazing unit supports Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU as well as support for NVIDIA's Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering for the most realistic lighting effects.
Highlights
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NVIDIA Unified Architecture with GigaThread Technology
The Fully-unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics and pixel shading operations, delivering incredibly true-to-life 3D graphics. In addition, the massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
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Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
The world's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
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NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
The NVIDIA Lumenex Engine supports 128-bit and 64-bit floating point HDR with up to 16x anti-aliasing, delivering vividly realistic lighting effects while obliterating "jaggies".
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NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology
NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology enables advanced shader processors architected for physics computation and a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU - all the while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
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HDCP Capable
With integrated High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support, this card allows playback of HD DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and other protected content at full HD resolutions.
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NVIDIA SLI Technology
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unmatchable gaming experiences. The must-have feature for PCI Express graphics, NVIDIA SLI technology allows two graphics cards to run in parallel and dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
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Quick Specs
| GPU | GeForce 8600 GTS |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 |
| Memory Size | 256MB |
| Memory Interface | 128-bit |
| DVI | 2 x DVI |
| Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
| TV-Out | HDTV Out |
| SLI Support | SLI Ready |
| HDCP Ready | Yes |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
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Reviewed By: PepperdotNet on 6/20/2007
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
