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Graphics cards Buying Guide: The graphics card is a key performance component, especially in respect to 3D games. Read on to find out what you should look for. Read more...

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Gigabyte GeForce 9600GT 512MB (GV-NX96T512HP)

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Gigabyte GeForce 9600GT 512MB (GV-NX96T512HP) 4.00

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RRP

$239.00

Review Date

Tuesday, 13th of May, 2008

Features

Graphics Card Interface : PCI Express x16

Graphics Processor : NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT

What's Hot

Factory overclocked for premium performance, effective passive cooling, 2D/3D clock separation, sound-free operation

What's Not

Some DX10-enabled games struggled at higher settings

The Final Word

The Gigabyte GeForce 9600GT 512MB (GV-NX96T512HP) is one of the best passively cooled graphics cards we've seen, offering plenty of tweaks over the 9600GT reference board. Its performance in our benchmarks easily matched the majority of its fan-equipped competitors, ensuring you don't need to compromise on power.

General

Warranty (Months)

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT

Graphics Card Interface

PCI Express x16

Graphics Card Type

Plug-in

Data Width

256-bit

RAMDAC

400 Dual

Maximum Resolution

2560x1600

Dual Card Platform

SLI

Stream processors

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

512 MB

RAM Type

GDDR3

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista

Bundled Software

Gamer HUD

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

DVI (HDCP), Video Out, TV-Out

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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