Computer Add-Ons

• PCI-Express video card with 512 MB of 128-bit DDR2 memory
• GigaThread Technology for extreme processing efficiency
• Dual Link DVI for high resolution monitors (up to 2560x1600)

NVIDIA unified architecture allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to twice the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. GigaThread Technology, with its massively multi-threaded architecture, supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs. NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics card configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two cards to run in parallel. This must-have feature for performance PCI Express graphics dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.

PCI Express support is designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4 GB-per-second. in both upstream and downstream data transfers. Blazing fast dual 400 MHz RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates--up to 2048x1536@85Hz, and dual-link DVI support lets you drive the industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600. The GeForce 8500 GT was built and tested rigorously for Microsoft Vista.

What's in the Box
NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT graphics card, quick installation guide, CD-ROM (detailed installation guide PDF, NVIDIA Forceware drivers, DirectX 9.0c, NVIDIA GeForce demos, PNY and NVIDIA desktop wallpapers), DVI-to-VGA adapter, S-Video cable, and HDTV break-out pod.

• PCI 2.1 Compatibility
• 256MB 64-bit DDR2 memory
• DirectX 9.0 Support

• 128-bit graphics processing unit (GPU) for AGP
• High-definition MPEG-2 hardware acceleration
• Provides HDTV DVI port for resolutions up to 1024 x 768

NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 technology enables stunning and complex special effects, while next-generation shader architecture delivers faster and smoother game play. Intellisample 3.0 technology offers the industry's fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds. The combination of high-definition video processors and NVIDIA DVD decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.

The card's integrated TV encoder provides best-of-class TV-out functionality for resolutions up to 1024x768, while dual 400MHz RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates--up to 2048x1536@85Hz. OpenGL 2.0 support ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications.

• PCI Express 2.0 Compatible
• 512MB 256-bit 0.8 ns GDDR3 memory
• Full DirectX 10 and Open GL 2.1 Support

• 157 million transistors on 90nm fabrication process
• Twelve pixel shader processors
• 128-bit 4-channel DDR/DDR2/GDDR3 memory interface

157 million transistors, a 90nm fabrication process, 12 pixel shader processors, 5 vertex shader processors, 512 MB of 128-bit, 4-channel GDDR3 memory. Sound good? View larger.

Performance, by the Numbers
Under the hood you'll find 157 million transistors on a 90nm fabrication process; 12 pixel shader processors; 5 vertex shader processors; 512 MB of 128-bit, 4-channel GDDR3 memory; and an external bridge chip that supports AGP 4x and 8x interfaces. The card also features a ring bus memory controller for 256-bit memory reads, which is optimized for performance at high-display resolutions.

The Radeon X1600 also supports impressive shader performance with Shader Model 3.0--now you can see incredible details never before visible. The X1600 also allows you to experience simultaneous high dynamic range rendering and advanced adaptive anti-aliasing for incredible enhancements to lighting contour and color details. Take the edge off of jagged wires and strands of hair, while experiencing photorealistic lighting.

Home Theater Compatibility
ATI's Avivo technology, which is integrated into the X1600, promises a high-definition visual experience, delivering sharper photos, smoother video, true-to-life image representation, and universal display connectivity for driving HD displays. High-definition images come to life with remarkable clarity and color. Plus, Avivo's universal connectivity allows you to create your ideal display setup. The technology also offers accelerated MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and H.264 decoding, encoding, and transcoding. In the display support department you get an integrated dual-link DVI connector, plus compliance with HDMI and HDCP connections. There's even a component output for direct connections to HDTV displays.

Lose the jaggies! Hardware anti-aliasing makes your games more realistic.

• 512MB GDDR5 memory
• ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance (Use up to four discrete cards with an AMD 790FX based motherboard)
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

• PCI video card with 256 MB of 128-bit memory
• Open GL 1.5 support
• Integrated TV encoder for TV-out functionality up to 1024x768

Open GL 1.5 support ensures the best application compatibility performance for all OpenGL applications, while unified driver support guarantees forward and backward compatibility. The card offers 256 MB of 128-bit memory with a 6.4 GB-per-second memory bandwidth.

What's in the Box
NVIDIA FX 5200 PCI Graphics Card, Quick Installation Guide, CD which includes: detailed Installation Guide (PDF file); NVIDIA Forceware Drivers; NVIDIA GeForce Demos; and PNY and NVIDIA Desktop Wallpapers; and S-Video cable.

• PCI-Express video card with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory
• PCI Express x16 compatibility; HDTV and S-Video, Dual DVI-I connectors
• Built for Microsoft Windows Vista

This card offers full Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 support, PCI Express x16 compatibility, an integrated NVIDIA TV encoder with HDTV and S-Video, Dual DVI-I connectors, and 60.8 GB per second memory bandwidth. The card's NVIDIA SLI technology dramatically scales performance by allowing two graphics cards to be run in parallel, and its next-generation superscalar GPU architecture delivers up to 2x the shading power of previous generation products, taking gaming performance to extreme levels. The card is built for Microsoft Windows Vista. It measures 4.37-by-9 inches (HxL).

• 105 million transistors on 90nm fabrication process
• Two vertex shader processors
• 32-bit/1-channel, 64-bit/2-channel, and 128-bit/4-channel configurations

The X1300 makes a great upgrade if you're looking for more muscle for multimedia and graphics applications. View larger.

Performance, by the Numbers
Under the hood you'll find 105 million transistors on a 90nm fabrication process; four pixel shader processors; two vertex shader processors; 256 MB of 128-bit, 4-channel GDDR3 memory; and an external bridge chip that supports AGP 4x and 8x interfaces.

The Radeon X1300 also supports impressive shader performance with Shader Model 3.0--now you can see incredible details never before visible. The X1300 also allows you to experience simultaneous high dynamic range rendering and advanced adaptive anti-aliasing for incredible enhancements to lighting contour and color details. Take the edge off of jagged wires and strands of hair, while experiencing photorealistic lighting.

Home Theater Compatibility
ATI's Avivo technology, which is integrated into the X1300, promises a high-definition visual experience, delivering sharper photos, smoother video, true-to-life image representation, and universal display connectivity for driving HD displays. High-definition images come to life with remarkable clarity and color. Plus, Avivo's universal connectivity allows you to create your ideal display setup. The technology also offers accelerated MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and H.264 decoding, encoding, and transcoding. In the display support department you get an integrated dual-link DVI connector, plus compliance with HDMI and HDCP connections. There's even a component output for direct connections to HDTV displays.

Lose the jaggies! Hardware anti-aliasing makes your games more realistic.

What's in the Box
Radeon X1300 Pro video card, setup CD, DVI-I to VGA adapter, S-Video cable, composite cable, S-Video to composite cable, and HDTV output cable.

• AGP 8X
• 256MB 64-bit 5 ns DDR memory
• DirectX 9.0 Support