The EVGA GeForce 8400 GS is an entry-level graphics card that delivers decent performance and great value, ideal for casual game users and office users. DirectX 10 support with hardware decode acceleration refreshes your entertainment for watch HD footages and Blu-ray films on PC, and boosts your Windows 7 experience with a new level of smooth. An HDMI port is included for easy connection to large format display.
NVIDIA unified architecture with GigaThread TechnologyFully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 SupportWorld's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA Lumenex EngineThe NVIDIA Lumenex Engine delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast frame rates. 16X Anti-aliasing Technology enables lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates to obliterate jagged edges. 128-bit Floating Point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting provides twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects-now with support for anti-aliasing.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD TechnologyThe combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing deliver unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. Feature requires supported video software.
Pros: Low Profile, no need for 6pin power cables. Has HDMI. Video quality is good from an HTPC (living room / TV console) with a 65" LCD TV. Get's good picture quailty.. no issues, no shadowing or video lag for movies / general web usage. Sound from the HDMI also works fine.
Cons: None I can find.
Overall Review: Haven't tried playing any games with this card since it wasn't purchased with that in mind. I'm sure it could handle a little in a low graphics setting for some games, but again not what my intended purchase was for.