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| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Model | 256-P2-N386-AX |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
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| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce 6800GS |
| Core Clock | 425 MHz |
| PixelPipelines | 12 |
| Effective Memory Clock | 1000 MHz |
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| Memory Size | 256MB |
| Memory Interface | 256-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 |
| DirectX | DirectX 9 |
|---|---|
| OpenGL | OpenGL 2.0 |
| D-SUB | 1 x D-SUB |
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| DVI | 1 x DVI |
| TV-Out | HDTV / S-Video Out |
| VIVO | No |
| Tuner | None |
|---|---|
| RAMDAC | 400MHz |
| Max Resolution | 2048 x 1536@85Hz |
| SLI Support | SLI Ready |
| Cooler | Single Fan |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 2000/XP |
| System Requirements | Minimum of a 350 Watt power supply. An available 6 pin PCI-E power connector (hard drive power dongle to PCI-E 6 pin adapter included with card) |
| Features | CineFX 3.0 Engine Intellisample 3.0 Technology UltraShadow II Technology Revolutionary Superscalar Architecture Integrated HDTV Encoder Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) NVIDIA SLI Technology NVIDIA PureVideo Technology 64-Bit Texture Filtering and Blending nView Multi-Display Technology Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 Technology |
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| Package Contents | HDTV Cable S-Video Cable Power Cable DVI Adapter Manual Driver CD |
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| Date First Available | January 16, 2006 |
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Pros: Certainly an improvement from a 8 pixel pipeline of ATI X700 to this card. This gets an avg of 80-100 FPS in CS:S on 1600X1200 with all HIGH settings. Wonderful for the games *I* play, dont know about the others. Certainly a good buy if you dont have a monster power supply, and its easily overclockable. With Coolbits had optimal settings detected at 533/1.22, which I backed down due to some artifacts. But that's still close to a 15% OC!!! Ran a little hot 50C when OCed but fan is very quiet. Plently of cables, and EVGA support and step up program to upgrade your card and get full credit for what you paid within 90 days of purchase.
Cons: Very long board, had to reconfigure my HD bays in an Antec case to fit. The step up program is a *one time* program and you have to purchase thru evga, dunno how their prices compete with newegg's... cause no one beats newegg with service and choices.
Overall Review: I think if you are stretching your wallet for a card that will last you 6 months to a year and wait for the next generation, this card will certainly do it. 7000 series are certainly better, but they cost more $$$ obviously. This card will amply makes games available now playable as far as rez and FPS. If you are concerned with longevity 1 year or longer, then I would go with the 7000 series to play games that will require the extra pixel pipelines, etc.