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The Future of PC Gaming is Here!
Take your gaming rig into the future of PC gaming with BFG Tech physics accelerator
cards powered by the AGEIA™ PhysX™ processor. Experience a new dimension
in gaming physics performance. Things don’t just look real; they act real
and feel real. Massively destructible buildings and landscapes; explosions that
cause collateral damage; lifelike characters with spectacular new weapons; realistic
smoke, fog and oozing fluids are all now possible with the AGEIA™ PhysX™
processor!
What is AGEIA PhysX?
Delivering advanced physics is an extremely compute-intensive undertaking,
based on a unique set of physics algorithms, requiring tremendous amounts of
mathematical and logical calculations with massive memory bandwidth. Simply
put, it requires a highly specialized processor to deliver rich immersive environments
with features such as:
- Explosions that cause dust and collateral debris
- Characters with complex, jointed geometries for more life-like motion and
interaction
- Spectacular new weapons with unpredictable effects
- Lush foliage that sways naturally when brushed against
- Dense smoke & fog that billow around objects in motion
Note: Requires compatible game titles. Please verify
that your game is supported by the PhysX technology.
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Tired of shooting at walls
and nothing happening? Now watch the individual bricks go flying; better
yet, blow up that roof and let your enemy perish as it collapses on top
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Fully interactive, flow-dynamics
fluid weapons let you take out enemies around corners and behind barricades…while
smoke and dust from explosions make it hard to see if anyone’s still
alive out there. |
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Everything’s real; everything’s
interactive…everything’s a potential shield or a potential weapon
– for you or the enemy. Throw everything at them… including the
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Together with a PC’s CPU and GPU, the AGEIA PhysX Processing Unit (PPU)
makes up the new Gaming Power Triangle, in which the CPU “thinks and orchestrates”
to drive playability, AI and overall game-logic, the general purpose GPU “renders
and displays” to deliver beautiful 3D imagery, and the new AGEIA PhysX
Processor, “moves and interacts” to take gaming to the next level.
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Detailed Features
Specifications
- Processor: AGEIA PhysX
- Memory Interface: 128-bit GDDR3
- Memory Capacity: 128MB
- Peak Instruction Bandwidth: 20 Billion/sec
- Sphere-Sphere Collisions: 530 Million/sec max
- Convex-Convex (Complex Collisions): 533,000/sec max
- Software Included: BFG PhysX Drivers, BFG PhysX Demo DVD
A Closer Look
Features
- Massively Parallel Physics Architecture
Highly tuned multi-core processor complex optimized for dynamic, large-scale
physics processing. Accelerates real-time physical motion and interaction
at a scale and quality far beyond what’s possible with CPU or graphics
processors.
- High-speed GDDR3 Memory Interface
Support for GDDR3 memory delivers smoother game play via on-board acceleration
of dynamic physics geometry and simulation objects.
- AGEIA Universal Continuous Collision Detection
Enables entire environments to be interactive and destructible, with massive
scale of collisions and response between fast moving objects.
- AGEIA Physical Smart Particle Technology
Empowers tens of thousands of realistic smart particle calculations of volume,
density and pressure for pervasive fluids, smoke, rain and debris. Goes beyond
simple graphical particle systems which are unable to interact with dynamic
objects.
- AGEIA Scalable Terrain Fidelity
Delivers physical landscape accuracy and genuine surface reactions for true
environmental experiences.
- AGEIA Dynamic Gaming Framework
Flexible AGEIA PhysX hardware architecture provides an upgrade path to tomorrow’s
powerful feature and performance enhancement via software.
Minimum System Requirements
- CPU with processor speed of 1.4 GHz or higher
- 128MB of RAM
- Microsoft Windows XP, Home, Pro or MediaCenter Edition
- CD or DVD-ROM drive
- 20MB available hard disk space
- A 300 watt system power supply
- A vacant PCI 2.0 or higher slot
- Add-in graphics card supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model
2.0 or higher
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Reviewer:
Redwolf on
Sep 18, 2008
Customer Rating:
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WOW ! I am using this with NVIDIA 8800 GTS XXX 640 MB Graphics card which has a built in physics card.But still WOW . This card works like magic.Gears of war looks totally different especially during explosions and when lot of physics is involved and there is no loss in frames per second.I would like to thank Tigerdirect for shipping this so fast that I got it in 1 day ! Thanks to all the guys and girls at Tigerdirect ! |
Reviewer:
Shifty on
Aug 21, 2008
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Killer-69 you know not what you speak of.
Quote'' What the heck are you guys talking about 3D mark DOES NOT utilize the physx card, go back to school.''
The new 3D Mark Vantage Benchmark does use the Physx card. That is if you have one.
Was hard to find Vistax64 drivers but once i got them and seen that NVidia bought out and is now supporting the Ageia Physx Card Drivers I have had np at all with this card. Works great. AMD AM2 3.0GHz 6000+ Duelcore OCd to 3.3GHz
8800GT 512 PCI-E, Cuda Drivers, Duel 22in. Widescreens looks freaking outstanding. |
Reviewer:
blackthorn on
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I love the Ageia physX Accelerator card, it really makes thing come to life. I am running a Q9450 w/4 gigs of DDR2 1066 Ram and a 640mg GTS 8800 video card w/BFG PhyX card, and the video is awesome. I got the $ 50.00 rebate, so this was a deal I could not pass up. |
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Anonymous
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Boo I say!!! All I wanted was to have the ability to run PhysX games and demos and get my benchmark up a little. This card is not the way. Once I installed the card in my system I wanted to get the latest drivers, but the driver page was unaccessible. I then Goggled them and it was very hard to find WinXP 64bit drivers. Once I received the drivers I noticed that the blue light on the card turned off. I didn't care at first but no light means no fan. The card kept turning itself off. Once I restarted the card I had to keep the PhysX driver software pop up open just to keep it on. I then benched my system only to find it didn't boost me at all. Sure I was able to run the PhysX demo, but big deal. If you want to stay with AGP like I do just get the HIS Radeon HD 3850. My friend gets 8200 with 3DMark06. I have the Radeon X1950 Pro and only get 5800. |
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first of all it does work in vista x32 and quite well i might add, just remember you will take a fps hit using this but it's not enough to cry about, What the heck are you guys talking about 3D mark DOES NOT utilize the physx card, go back to school. The differance in realism with this product is outstanding don't listen to any bad reviews about this product it's well worth the money. Soon there will be lots more games using PhysX and you'll wish you had one |
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What You Should Know
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DVI: Digital
Visual Interface! What Is It? Monitors come supporting different video connector technologies:
VGA, DVI, DisplayPort, HDMI, or combinations. Not every monitor
supports these, so check the specifications carefully before making your
selection.
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is the
most popular high-quality digital connection for monitors (though HDMI is
quickly becoming its equal in popularity). DVI is a video interface
standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital display devices
such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was
developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).
It is designed for carrying uncompressed digital video data to a compatible
monitor or projector, and is partially compatible with the High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard in digital mode (DVI-D).
DVI represents a major improvement in image quality over the older VGA
standard.
The DVI interface uses a digital protocol
in which the desired illumination of pixels is transmitted as binary data.
When the display is driven at its native resolution, it will read each
number and apply that brightness to the appropriate pixel. In this way, each
pixel in the output buffer of the source device corresponds directly to one
pixel in the display device, whereas with an analog signal the appearance of
each pixel may be affected by its adjacent pixels as well as by electrical
noise and other forms of analog distortion.
Previous standards such as the analog VGA were designed for CRT-based
devices and thus did not use discrete time display addressing. As the analog
source transmits each horizontal line of the image, it varies its output
voltage to represent the desired brightness. In a CRT device, this is used
to vary the intensity of the scanning beam as it moves across the screen.
The two types of DVI interfaces are Single
Link and Dual Link. Following are the features and benefits of each:
Single Link - The Single Link interface is limited to a maximum pixel
clock of 165 Hz. It uses four (4) twisted pairs of wires (one each of Red,
Green, Blue and Clock). Maximum resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz.
Dual Link - The Dual Link interface is most common for today’s modern
LCD monitors. It provides three times as many pixels as the Single Link
interface. And its maximum clock may exceed 165 Hz. Dual Link uses six (6)
twisted pairs wires with two (2) each for Red, Green, and Blue, as well as a
pair for Clock. Dual Link’s maximum resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz. When
you use the Dual Link Interface you can use a longer cable because of its
higher bandwidth. Dual Link also provides HDCP support, which is required
for Blu-Ray playback.
If your Computer supports DVI ports, but
the Monitor does not, then a DVI to VGA adaptor is available at low cost to
solve this. Or inversely, if the Computer output is only VGA, and the
Monitor supports DVI, adaptors are available for this as well.
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Dual Monitor
Technology
Few PC users have ever experienced the huge productivity boost that comes
from using multiple monitors on the same PC. Ironically, many of
today's PC have the capability already installed, and Windows (since 2000)
natively supports dual monitors. Configuring dual monitors is so easy: just use
the second video port (if there are two separate ports installed), or add a
second video card or better yet, a video card that has dual DVI ports.
Then plug in your second monitor, change a couple of simple Windows settings,
and you have double the Windows Desktop. This lets you have your
spreadsheet and email visible at the same time, or PowerPoint and Photoshop.
The combinations are endless. And since most of the overhead is
handled by the video card, there is little significant impact (if any) on
system performance. Dual Monitors is one of the simplest, yet most
amazing productivity boosters you can add to your PC! Optionally, you can use a dual monitor stand and recover your workspace in the process!
Click Here To Find Video Cards - Look For Dual DVI/Dual Monitor Ready
Cards »
Click Here For Dual Monitor Stands »
Click Here For Great Deals On A 2nd Monitor » |
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware. |
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Video Card Designs
Today's high performance video cards
enable amazing graphics, and frequently come emblazoned with high-impact
graphics, or in brilliant colors. These help to enhance the appeal of
the card. However, from time to time, manufacturers do change these
designs and colors, but this has no effect on the features, specifications,
or performance of the specific video card model, and will usually retain the
same manufacturer's model and part number. The images displayed for a
video card are based upon the sample provided by the manufacturer, and the
specific visual design you receive may vary. So remember, while the
card may look cool, it's the specs that matter! |
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Will Your
Motherboard Support the Video Card You're Purchasing? Here's the Answer...
Before you
buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For
example, PCI Express video cards won't work with motherboards designed
only for AGP or PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications
carefully or call us for expert advice.
Close-Up:
PCI, AGP, and PCI-E (PCI Express)
Check
your motherboard and make sure you are purchasing the correct cardbus
type.
There are 3 types of cardbus slots currently available:
PCI, AGP, and PCI Express (PCIe 2.0 is compatible with PCIe slot)
PCI
- The most widely used I/O bus, it provides a shared data path between
the CPU and peripheral controllers, such as network, display, SCSI and
RAID cards. Though limited in terms of performance, they are considered
the best value when you upgrade your video capabilities on a PC. The PCI
interface can be found and used in nearly any motherboard.
Click
here to view our selection of PCI Cards
AGP
- The AGP slot is next in line of higher graphic performance. It was designed
especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. It offers up to
8x improvement over a PCI card, is 32 bits wide and runs at 66 MHz. It
provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one
AGP slot is on the motherboard. The motherboard must be equipped with
an AGP bus slot for an AGP card to be compatible.(AGP 1x provided a data
transfer rate of 264 Mbytes/sec. AGP 2x is 528 Mbytes/sec. AGP 4x is 1
Gbyte/sec. AGP 8x is 2 Gbytes/sec.)
Click
here to view our selection of AGP Cards
PCI
Express - PCI Express is the newest technology that
is superior to both PCI and AGP, in terms of graphic performance. It offers
performance as much as 4x faster than the fastest AGP 8X slot. PCI Express
connections can support fast data transfer rates, which can be used to
connect high-speed devices such as high-end video cards. The slots come
in different variations and speeds, such as x1, x4, x8, and x16. Presently,
most high-end motherboards meant for design, video production, or gaming
come with PCI express slots. To use a PCI Express card, your computer
must have at least one available PCI Express slot.
Click
here to view our selection of PCI Express Cards
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- BFG Ageia PhysX 128MB PCI Graphic Accelerator
- Quick Install Guide
- Demo CD
- Manual CD
- Power Connector
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Mfg Part No:
BFGRPHYSX128P
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Shipping Weight:
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address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
B52-7834
TigerDirect.com
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