CHAINTECH GeForce 8600 GT DirectX 10 GSE86GT-A1 256MB 128-Bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Support Video Card

Pros: Works ok with Blu-Ray thru VGA

Cons: Rebate Scam

Overall Review: I ordered 6 items, with rebates, in a short period of time, all from different manufacturers. It's been 3 months and this is the only item I haven't received the rebate. No word from chaintech on whether they received the form or the status or a check. Chaintech gets a big thumb down on this one.

Pros: Price

Cons: I had an over heating problem out of the box. Hopefully the replacement will be a good one. Shipping fees eating away at my rebate.

Pros: This card installed in my system without issue. I needed a card with dual DVI to support two widescreen monitors set for extended screen viewing. Have been running fine with this card for some time now, no issues to report. Quality product.

Cons: None

Pros: Excellent value for the price - I have maxed out values and get excellent FPS (45+) performance in COD4 and HL2. This is my second consecutive chaintech video card purchase, and I have gotten excellent value for my money.

Cons: None

Overall Review: For someone who is needing a GDDR3 card in the value range, I cannot think of a better card.

Pros: Cheap price (i got it on sale with mail-in rebate), good performance on HL2, CS:S, FEAR, etc.

Cons: None. Performs well for the price

Overall Review: Install latest drivers from nVidia's website.

Pros: It's better than my old PCI card that I used when I had a PCI only mobo. Doesn't get too hot. It's a whole lot better than the on board graphics. Fair price!

Cons: It's not as good as I had hoped. Plays Halflife 2 decently, but with occasional drops into the high 20s (fps) when there's a lot going on.

Overall Review: You might want to just shell out another $50-$70 and get a 8800 or 9800 GT which will be the next one I try since this card isn't cutting it for me. It's does what it's supposed to though and I can't fault it for that. My case has side vents and this card never goes above 57-58C while playing. Idles at around 53C.

Pros: card does fine for AMD X3 Toliman system. 5.3 Vista score.

Cons: I bought 2 of these cards in August and September. Still no $20 rebates from Chaintech!

Pros: Fair price with MIR. Decent performance.

Cons: Fan failed after only 5 weeks. Fan is only a 2-wire and speed is not controlled, but the noise is not too bad. There is a deadline for the MIR - so be careful.

Overall Review: Spend a few more $ and get a 9600 GSO.