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eVGA e-GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB PCI-Express 256-P2-N761-AR Graphics Card

eVGA e-GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB PCI-Express 256-P2-N761-AR  Graphics Card
Brand: EVGA
Category: CE

List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $99.99
You Save: $80.00 (44%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 14 reviews
Sales Rank: 4569

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Graphics RAM: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 11.8 x 3
nv:GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS
RAMDAC: Dual 400 MHz
Fill Rate per Second: 10.8 Billion pixels
Additional Features: RoHS Compliant
Additional Features: HDCP Enabled
Additional Features: HDTV Ready
Additional Features: SLI Ready
Additional Features: OpenGL 2.0
Additional Features: DirectX 10
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Video Memory: 256MB
Memory Type: GDDR3
Core Clock: 675 MHz
Memory Clock: 2000 MHz
Shader Clock: 1450 MHz
Stream Processors: 32
Memory Bandwidth: 32GB/sec.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

MPN: 256-P2-N761-AR
Model: 256-P2-N761-AR
UPC: 843368000585
EAN: 0843368000585
ASIN: B000PAWV6G

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • PCI-Express video card with 256 MB of 128 bit DDR3 memory
  • Full support for Microsoft DirectX 10.0 Shader Model 4.0
  • Next-generation Superscalar GPU Architecture for maximum shading power
  • PCI-Express and Open GL 2.0 support
  • 2 dual-link DVI outputs support 2 2560 x 1600 resolution displays

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
The eVGA 256-P2-N761-AR NVIDIA e-GeForce 8600GTS 256 MB PCI-E Graphics Card features 256 MB of 128 bit DDR3 memory with a 32 GB-per-second memory bandwidth. Boasting the 3-D graphics features of today's most advanced GPUs--including full support for Microsoft DirectX 10.0 Shader Model 4.0 and true 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting--the Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS 675 MHz graphics processing unit (GPU) allows you to experience the latest gaming effects without compromising performance. Next-generation Superscalar GPU Architecture delivers up to twice the shading power of previous generation products, taking gaming performance to extreme levels.

Other features include 16x full-screen anti-aliasing, PCI-Express support, and Open GL 2.0 support. It includes two dual-link DVI outputs that support two 2560 x 1600 resolution displays. This card was built for Microsoft Vista. It measures 4.37-by-7.8 inches (HxL).

Product Description
Founded in 1999, EVGA has grown exponentially in the channel, serving the system builder, distribution and retail markets with products that offer the highest in quality and customer satisfaction, thereby making the computing experience transparent to the hardware in the box.PRODUCT FEATURES:NVIDIA SLI technology;Next-Generation Superscalar GPU architecture;nView Multi-Display technology;High-speed GDDR3 memory interface;NVIDIA PureVideo technology;OpenGL 2.0 optimizations and support;NVIDIA UltraShadow II technology;Dual dual-link TMDS connector;NVIDIA unified architecture with GigaThread technology;Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 support;True 128-bit floating-point high dynamic-range (HDR);NVIDIA Quantum Effects physics processing technology;Built for Microsoft Windows Vista.


Customer Reviews:   Read 9 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Good, Solid Upgrade   July 1, 2008
Mrs. B (Houston, TX)
I started my first new computer build in about six years, and wanted to keep things within my set budget of about $1k. I'd purchased a GeForce 6600 about two years ago, but it just wasn't keeping pace with World of Warcraft (WoW). Even with all the graphics settings turned down, I was getting an average of 27 fps, and "populated" areas such as Ironforge and Stormwind were starting to choke my machine; games such as Pirates of the Burning Seas or HalfLife 2 were virtually unplayable. So, for the new build, I needed a vid card that provided decent performance for a reasonable price. I settled on this card.

The install was easy. Between the slim lines of the card, and the huge case I chose, there was plenty of room. And, because it's a single-slot card, I still have access to the next PCI expansion slot, and don't have to worry about having room when I decide to go to SLI. On boot-up, the card worked fine with the BIOS, and my Windows install had no issues with it.

Performance-wise, it's not the greatest card on the planet -- but that's comparing it to the bigger brother: a GeForce 8800GTS. What you get for the money, however, is a stable budget card with great performance for the buck. I'm running WoW with all the graphics settings maxxed out, and getting around 60 fps. The level of detail is amazing; it's almost like playing a different game.

The 8600GTS has also been a fairly consistent performer with my video and graphics programs. I can't speak to any issues with HD performance, however; it's not likely something I'll be attempting with this build. I *will* be curious to find out how it performs in SLI.

Build Stats: XFX nVidia GeForce 780i motherboard; Conroe E6850 dual-core processor (3.0 gHz); 4GB OCZ SLI-ready PC6400 memory; Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB hard drive; OCZ GameXStream 700W power supply; ThermalTake VA8003BWS Armor case.



5 out of 5 stars a good video card   May 26, 2008
accord

I bought this for my new computer and it runs great!! It can play some games with no lags and runs quietly. I'm not a serious gamer so I just bought this for some graphics and videos. I would recommend it for people who is not a serious gamer but just want to play some decent game.



4 out of 5 stars g-force   April 9, 2008
Jeffery K. Enoka (Honolulu, HI)
I added this graphics card to make the picture quality better and to improve the speed. It did that and more. Very good product i think.


4 out of 5 stars Read The Fine Print!!   February 29, 2008
R. Smith (Texas)
I can't in all honesty tell you how this component performs, because I failed in something basic-I didn't read the fine print. This card uses more power than the rest of my system combined, and my power supply was just not up to the job. Now I am waiting for a new power supply (which is running the total price up another $84!)and I have to ask myself why didn't I just buy something cheaper?

At any rate, before I spend this much on a component again I will investigate for 'hidden charges'!



4 out of 5 stars It surpise me!!!   February 8, 2008
Wilo
I have a 8800Gts video card on my system and it's a bomb, i also have another machine here that has a 3400+ with a 512MB and decided to purchase this card, i thought i was still by my machine this is a great card, runs smoothly,grafix....... I'm impress. Or i forget to tel Yul ..I was playing COD4 Mutiplayer.