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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.
PCI Express 2.0 InterfaceThe PCI Express 2.0 interface delivers an ultra-high data rate of up to 16 GB/s, and is backward compatible with PCI Express x16 (PCI-E 1.0), so you can upgrade the graphics of your existing system with the EVGA 512-P3-N862-AR.
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 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.
Essential VistaNVIDIA GeForce 9 Series GPUs are essential for accelerating your Windows Vista experience by offering an enriched 3D user interface, increased productivity, vibrant photos, smooth, high-definition videos, and ultra-realistic games.
Pros: It had alot to offer and had alot of promise coming out the shoot. Maybe if and when they come up with a fix this card might be worth it. It's all manufacturers so appears to be with many 9600 GT cores.
Cons: Same as other users have mentioned. I got the black screen and then my monitor would go into sleep mode. Only way to do anything was to hit restart button. This is a widely known problem with the new Geforce 9600 GT's and it's not just limited to this model or brand. It appears to be a problem with Nvidia and not the card manufacturers. Wish this wasn't my first time buying an EVGA card I heard nothing but good things about this company.
Overall Review: When this card was performing as advertised it was really good. But when that black screen comes and you have to reboot it just got old real quick. There was a 13 page thread on EVGA's website in the community form about this exact problem. There really isn't a fix and getting a different card that was tested by EVGA and said to be fine still had the same results. I spent the same amount of money with the discount and a $30 mail in rebate and bought the MSI Geforce 8800GT OC. Hoping for better results this time around.