Description

NVIDIA® unified architecture: Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.
GigaThread™ Technology: Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support: World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology: Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphics card configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express® graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine: Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast frame rates.
16X Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
128-bit Floating Point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting, Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects-now with support for anti-aliasing.
NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology: Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU, all the way freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology: The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.
PCI Express 2.0 GPU:World’s First PCI Express 2.0 GPU 8800GT offering a future proofing bridge to tomorrow s most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5 GT/s PCIe Gen 2.0 bandwidth( twice that of first generation PCIe. GeForce 8800GT is Backward compatibility with existing PCIe main boards for the broadest support.
Ultimate Blu-ray and HD DVD movie Experience: GeForce 8800GT combines ultimate gaming enjoyment with a superior entertainment experience. Featuring the revolutionary second generation NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD engine Delivers the astounding Blu-Ray and HD DVD movies picture quality on a PC with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU with significantly reduced power consumption.

Specifications

General

 

Device Type

Graphics adapter

Enclosure Type

Plug-in card

Interface Type

PCI Express 2.0 x16

Processor / Memory

 

Graphics Processor / Vendor

NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS

Core Clock Speed

650 MHz

Video Memory Installed

512 MB

Technology

GDDR3 SDRAM 256-bit

Memory Clock Speed

1.94 GHz

Features

Nvidia SLI Multi-GPU Technology, Extreme HD ready (XHD), Nvidia Quantum Effects Technology

Video Output

 

Max Resolution (external)

2560 x 1600

API Supported

OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 9.0c, DirectX 10

TV Interface

HDTV out

Digital Video Standard

Digital Visual Interface (DVI)

HDCP compatible

Yes

Expansion / Connectivity

 

Interfaces

2 x DVI-I (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI
1 x HDTV output

Compatible Slots

1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16

Miscellaneous

 

Cables Included

1 x video adapter
DVI-VGA adapter

Software / System Requirements

 

Software Included

Drivers & Utilities, Gainward EXPERTool

OS Required

Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP

Peripheral / Interface Devices

CD-ROM, additional power connector, adjacent PCI slot, 450W power supply

System Requirements Details

Pentium 4 - RAM 512 MB

Windows Vista

Windows Vista Ready