The NVIDIA SLI-Ready BFG Tech GeForce 7950 GT OC graphics card cranks up the graphics horsepower with a whopping 512MB and a 565 MHz core. Power through games with silk-smooth frame rates at widescreen resolutions up to 2560x1600, and enjoy ultra fluid, high-definition video playback using advanced NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology. All this means extreme gaming performance. It incorporates several of NVIDIA's technologies to help unleash the true potential of any game.
A unique Superscalar GPU architecture pushes performance to new heights. It has a clock speed of 565 MHz (vs. 550MHz standard) and 24 pixel pipelines! Its memory is a whopping 256-bit 512 MB GDDR3 running at 1430 MHz (vs. 1400 MHz standard)! You will experience ultra-realistic visual effects, dynamic lighting, amazing sound, excellent vision blur, and an immersive virtual reality. More is better.
NVIDIA CineFX 4.0 EngineDelivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with new texture unit design smoothes texture processing for faster and smoother gameplay.
NVIDIA SLI TechnologyDelivers 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.
HDCP CapableWith 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.
NVIDIA PureVideo TechnologyThe combination of high-definition video processors and decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.
Dual Dual-link DVI SupportSupports high-definition, unparalleled image quality on a pair of widescreen flat panel displays with resolutions up to 2560x1600 for an ultra-realistic HD gaming experience.
Built for Microsoft Windows VistaBuilt for Windows Vista, NVIDIA's third-generation GPU architecture offers users the best possible experience using an advanced 3D graphical user interface in the upcoming operating system from Microsoft.
Pros: Replaced my ATI 3100 with this card and my 3DMark06 score went from 383 to 6666. Buy this card and you will not be disappointed.
Cons: A little extra fan noise when it running full out, but worth the performance gains.
Overall Review: Intel E6700 2.66, 2GB Mem, 2x80GB 10k RAID 0, BFG 7950GT. 550w.