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NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 Product Details

Diablo Tek NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
The NVIDIA® GeForce FX™ 5500 Chip, is a GPU that will unleash stunning 3D worlds for the mainstream. Powered by the same advanced technology and features as the rest of the FX family, the e-GeForce FX 5500 delivers studio-quality color and amazing cinematic gaming effects. With 256MB of video memory and the latest NVIDIA Technology, such as the CineFX Engine, and High-Precision Graphics, the e-GeForce FX 5500 offers a lot in a small package.

NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
For the casual PC user, the GeForce FX 5500 GPU delivers the industry-leading features and performance you expect from NVIDIA. Backed by the renowned NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) and the only GPU in its class to support Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, the GeForce FX 5500 ensures the ultimate compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.

CineFX Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.

High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for the most demanding applications.

nView Multi-Display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience.

Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.

AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.


A Closer Look


Features

  • CineFX Engine
    Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
  • High-Precision Graphics
    By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for the most demanding applications.
  • AGP 8X
    Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.
  • nView Multi-display Technology
    The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience. nVidia GPUs are enabled to support multi-displays, but graphics cards vary.
  • Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
    Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.
  • DVI Support
    Able to drive the industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays with up to 1600x1200 resolution.

Specifications

Connections
Interface Type AGP
Interface Speed 8X
Connector(s) DVI
  TV/S-Video
  VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)
Performance
GPU/VPU NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500
Maximum Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75Hz
Memory
Memory Type 128-bit
Video Memory 256MB
Core Clock 270 MHz

Customer Reviews

3.7 (11 customer reviews)

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Value
 3.7
Features
 3.5
Quality
 3.7
Performance
 3.8
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3.5
Value
 4.0
Features
 3.0
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 4.0
Performance
 3.0
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Date:
Aug 24, 2008

If your looking for a video card that is good for basic video then I would suggest this one but if you are trying to play call of duty 4 or anything that has come out in the last year look at buying something like the 8800 or 9800 graphics card especially if your running vista. This card has a tendencey to freeze and stutter while playing games.

Overall
4.5
Value
 5.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 4.0
Reviewer:
Anonymous
Date:
May 28, 2008

Got the card, the documentation is a little light but easy to understand. Stuck in the disk loaded up the drivers, shut down and installed the card. I was back up and running with no problems after 5 minutes. Looks sweet and system runs smoother with it installed. Only input I have is a little more detail on the instructions. I checked the website works not sure what the other reviewer was talking about. My card came with a fan installed and working. Sweet little card and considering getting a second one for an old machine I still have as a nice cheap upgrade for it.

Overall
4.3
Value
 4.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 4.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Colin Hest
Date:
Feb 15, 2008

Ordered card to install in a refurbished IBM, also purchased from Tiger, to run an Acer 22'' wide screen monitor. I wouldn't say the software install went smoothly, but after about the thrid try it finally worked. The card is able to support the monitor at full resolution (1680x1050) and full color depth. One of the nice features is the Vtune program. Very easy to use and offers some fairly useful features. I'm not a gamer, so I can not comment on this card's ultimate performance, but for my needs it works like it should......

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
linkinpark
Date:
Sep 23, 2007

in no way have i had any problems with this video card so far. to answer phillip2k7's question, if you go to the website of the game you'd like to play, you may find a patch. i've had to do this with Thief: The Dark Project because my video-card would crash the game before i got the patch for it. overall, though, a great value for a great card. i give it all fives. :D

Overall
5.0
Value
 5.0
Features
 5.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
phillip2k7
Date:
Sep 16, 2007

My NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 256 MB, has problem in games and when i choose options pixels like 800x600 or some other it becomes black screen and gives me Out of Range message.. why? pls help ASAP tanxs u very much appreciated.. Here is my email address: plipzide2k7@yahoo.com.ph

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  • Manufactured by: Diablo Tek
    Warranty provided by: Diablo Tek
    Limited Warranty: 12 months parts; 12 months labor
    Mfg Part No: V5500-256A
    UPC No: 843636000408
    Box Size: ( Length: 9, Width: 6, Depth: 2 )
    Shipping Weight: 0.4000 pound(s)
    Dimensional Weight: 1 pounds

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