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Brand | PNY |
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Model | VCG98GTXPXPB |
Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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GPU | GeForce 9800 GTX+ |
Core Clock | 738MHz |
CUDA Cores | 128 |
Effective Memory Clock | 2200 MHz |
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Memory Size | 512MB |
Memory Interface | 256-Bit |
Memory Type | GDDR3 |
DirectX | DirectX 10 |
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OpenGL | OpenGL 2.1 |
DVI | 2 x DVI |
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RAMDAC | 400MHz |
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Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
3D VISION Game Ready | Yes |
SLI Support | 3-Way SLI |
Cooler | Single Fan |
System Requirements | Two 6-pin supplementary power connector A minimum 500W or greater system power supply (with 12V current rating of 26A) |
Power Connector | 2 x 6-Pin |
Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
HDCP Ready | Yes |
Package Contents | VCG98GTXPXPB Driver Disk User's Manual Power Cable DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter |
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Date First Available | September 15, 2008 |
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Pros: Runs great, replaced my XFX 9600GSO 768MB DDR2 and bumped my 3DMark06 score from 7500 to 10000, then bumped it to 13800 when I re-installed the 9600GSO as a dedicated PhysX card. Even on high the fan isn't that loud. Runs anywhere between 40-45c at idle. FPS on CoD4 runs between 90-130+ on all high settings, not sure what it tops out at because my max FPS was set to 130.
Cons: Under a heavy load, like Crysis Warhead(all Gamer settings, 1600x900 windowed), it runs pretty hot...about 80-82c max so far which tends to heat up the inside of my case pretty bad, blows hot air all over my memory and hard drives towards the front of the case. I *think* the slot vent is actually pulling air in to feed the fan/heatsink on this card, and the air it may pulling in is the hot exhaust air from my rear fan. I need to look further in to this to be sure, if it is pulling air in that is a HUGE no-no and would make this card complete garbage in my opinion. The card is also pretty heavy, I was surprised at how much this thing weighed.
Overall Review: This product page is incredibly inaccurate. There's only one 6-pin PCI-E power plug port on the card, not two. The heatsink/shroud run all the way to the slot vent and isn't rounded like in the product picture. The fan is actually bigger, about 80mm, and sits in the center. The card is overclocked from the factory, out of the box the clocks are; core = 740MHz, shader = 1836MHz, memory = 1100MHz. I realized this when I tried to overclock it and it wouldn't take more than 6%/4%/10% overclock. Some users may have to underclock this card if airflow is an issue for them. Due to the airflow/heat on this card being a nightmare, I think that's why they were offering free shipping + free game + instant rebate + mail-in rebate. It's a great card, but may need the fan/heatsink replaced for one that manages the hot air a little better and directs it in a better area than your memory and hard drives.