The EVGA GeForce GTX 280 delivers the extreme performance you have been waiting for, with 2nd Generation Unified Shader Architecture, NVIDIA PhysX and an array of other powerful technologies. 240 CUDA cores running at 621MHz along with 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 dedicated memory and PCI Express 2.0 ensure incredible speed and bandwidth for smooth, detailed gaming. Experience high definition worlds, lifelike characters, and forces of nature so powerful that your palms sweat and your heart races with every frame. Beyond games, watch Blu-ray movies and transcode video much faster than traditional CPUs.
2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified ArchitectureSecond generation architecture features enhanced processor cores that provide incredible shading horsepower, cranking out 50% more gaming performance over the previous generation.
NVIDIA PhysX-ReadyWith NVIDIA’s PhysX physics engine, the GeForce GTX280 creates the most compelling physical effects that mimic the real word, making your gaming experience a truly immersive one.
NVIDIA CUDA TechnologyCUDA technology unlocks the processing power of the GeForce GTX280 to solve the most demanding computer-intensive tasks - such as video encoding - in a fraction of the time required on a CPU, so you can work and play at full speed.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD TechnologyThe combination of high-definition video decoding acceleration and post-processing delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color and precise image scaling for all video content, especially movies.
NVIDIA HybridPower TechnologyDesigned for PC enthusiasts and hard-core gamers, HybridPower Technology switches graphics processing from the GeForce GTX280 graphics card to your motherboard GeForce GPU when running less graphics-intensive applications for reduced energy consumption, quieter operation, and less heat generation.
3-way NVIDIA SLI TechnologyIndustry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 3-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world’s fastest gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.