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BFG Technologies GeForce 8600 GTS OC Graphics Card with ThermoIntelligence

nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS 710MHz - 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM - DVI-I - Retail - MPN: BFGE86256GTSOCFE See Product Details

Product Details of BFG Technologies GeForce 8600 GTS OC Graphics Card with ThermoIntelligence

Description

Now the award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series architecture extends to the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC with ThermoIntelligence graphics card. Offering unparalleled levels of graphics realism and performance for Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games for the price point, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC graphics card also includes the groundbreaking 2nd generation PureVideo HD processor and full support for Microsoft Windows Vista.

Quick Glance

Video Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS

Slot Type: PCI Express x16

Interface Type: DVI Yes

Functionality: 2 Monitors, HDCP Yes, SLI

Installed Memory: 256

Summary

Product Title: BFG Technologies GeForce 8600 GTS OC Graphics Card with ThermoIntelligence

Manufacturer: BFG Technologies

Power Score: 5 | 1 Review

Graphics Chipset

Video Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS

Core Clock Speed: 710 MHz

Memory

Installed Video Memory: 256 MB

Memory Technology: GDDR3 SDRAM

Effective Memory Clock Speed: 2 GHz

Connectivity and Additional Features

Interface Connection: DVI Yes

Functionality: 2 Monitors, HDCP Yes, SLI

Compatibility

Slot/Port Type: PCI Express x16

System Requirements: 512MB of system memory CD or DVD-ROM drive 50MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation 375W PCI Express-compliant system power supply (Minimum system power requirement based on a standard PC configured with an Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor) PCI Express compliant motherboard with one vacant PCI Express x16 slot One 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connector -or- Two 4-pin Molex supplementary power connectors OS Supported: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP

System Type: PC

Minimum Power Supply Required: 375 W

Slot Space Required: 1

More Info

URL: Manufacturer Link

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Reviews on BFG Technologies GeForce 8600 GTS OC Graphics Card with ThermoIntelligence

  • 5
  By member: pytas - Apr 9, 2008

Best PCI-E video card for the money (at this time).

Strengths: Supports Direct X 10, works in windows XP and Vista, Once windows starts fan speed is decreased by windows. Less expensive than 8800GTS, takes up one slot. Lifetime warranty.

Weakness: Performance is not 8800GTS (no wonder). Video drivers do not show current temperature of the GPU. Initially screen was flickering at 75 Hz, but after few minutes it normalized (1024 X 768 32 bit LCD).

"Call of Duty" 4 and "Crysis" run very smooth, they do slow down once lots of action starts (at best graphics setting). Card takes up only one slot (leaves you space for fan control switch). Manufacturer offers rebate, it is the best card for the money at the time. Will wait until 8800GTS is less expensive and upgrade then. Card fan runs silent once windows start (drivers have to be installed...

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