The GeForce 8 series offers a complete family of graphic cards ready to meet the unique needs of their users. The series features a unified DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 & Open GL 2.0 architecture to produce stunning 3-dimensional graphics and lifelike textures. With 10-bit per channel output, the 8 series produces higher fidelity color. The cards support SLI and NVIDIA's PureVideo HD.
The 8800GTS is rock-solid and delivers blistering video and graphic performance. Its 754 million transistors can handle anything your games throw at it. Accelerated processors offer faster video and other high-demand graphic effects. 128 stream processors are fed by 512MB of 256-bit GDDR3 SDRAM running at 1944MHz to deliver a full 2560 x 1600 resolution.
The 678MHz core clock keeps everything moving and the 400MHz RAMDAC and twin dual-linked DVI let you output to multiple and large monitors. Video can be streamed via HDTV or S-Video outputs. The 8800GTS blows past the competition for best-in-class graphic performance at an affordable price.
NVIDIA Unified Architecture with GigaThread TechnologyThe fully-unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics and pixel shading operations, delivering incredibly true-to-life 3D graphics. In addition, the massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 SupportThe 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 supports 128-bit and 64-bit floating point HDR with up to 16X anti-aliasing, delivering vividly realistic lighting effects while obliterating "jaggies".
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.
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.
Built for Microsoft Windows VistaBuilt for Windows Vista, NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture offers users the best possible experience using the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface available in Microsoft latest operating system.
Pros: Amazing piece of hardware! I currently have one, with another to match it on the way. My rig is used mainly for gaming and this card delivers. I upgraded from an EVGA 8800 GT, and the step up was noticeable immediately. I run Age of Conan on maxed settings without a hitch. I stay 40-50fps in public areas, and jump to 130+fps in solo instances. The price of this card alone is less expensive new, than what EVGA is asking for their step up program from my old 8800GT-OC to my second 8800GTS-KO. My first time buying fron the Egg, and most definitely not my last!
Cons: None.
Overall Review: It is indeed a juggernaut-sized card. That in addition to running warm, be sure you have adequate cooling and space around it. My current build is EVGA 780i SLI Mobo / Intel Q9300 2.5ghz processor / 500gb SATA HD's / OCZ 4GB (2x2gb)SLI-Ready DDR2 800 memory / 8800GTS 512mb KO-Ed (soon to be a pair of the same card) / Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer.