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GeForce 7300 GS 256MB PCIe
NVIDIA® GeForce® 7300 graphics processing units (GPUs) allow you to
experience the latest gaming effects without compromising performance. Boasting
the 3D graphics features of today’s most advanced GPUs—including full
support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range
(HDR) lighting—GeForce 7300 GPUs also bring stunning, high definition video
and superb picture clarity with minimal CPU usage with NVIDIA® PureVideo™
technology. For the performance and features you need to play the latest games
and enjoy home-theater quality video, make sure your PC is equipped with a GeForce
7300 GPU.
Note: SLI is accomplished through included software.
Low profile bracket is not included, but may be purchased separately.
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.
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NVIDIA®
GeForce 7300 GS
7300GS GPU delivers ultra-realistic gaming effects and stunning, high-definition
video without compromising performance. For the performance and features
you need to play the latest games and enjoy home-theater quality video,
make sure your PC is equipped with a Geforce 7300GS.
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Intellisample
4.0 Technology
Transparency supersampling improves the quality of finely detailed environments
that may otherwise be aliased and blocky when rendered by traditional
means. Ideal for outdoor environments that make a heavy use of transparent
or semi-transparent objects.
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CineFX
4.0 Engine
Delivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support
for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning
and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with
new texture unit design streamlines texture processing for faster and
smoother gameplay.
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UltraShadow
II Technology
Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software's Doom
III, that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects.
Second-generation technology delivers more than 4× the shadow processing
power over the previous generation.
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DirectX
10 Technology
DirectX 10 improves the graphics, security, and performance of your operating
system. Download and install this update for your Windows Server 2003,
or Windows XP-based system.
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HDTV Technology
Enhanced HDTV processing delivers 50% efficiency improvement and WMV9
1080p support.
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NVIDIA
ForceWare
It takes a powerful suite of software to complement these complex
processors. NVIDIA ForceWare™ unified software environment (USE)
is the key to unleashing the full power and features in NVIDIA’s
desktop, platform, mobile, and multimedia products. Delivering a proven
record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range
of games and applications, ForceWare ensures the best out-of-box experience
for every user and delivers.
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Unified
Driver Architecture (UDA)
Part of the NVIDIA® Forceware unified software environment (USE). The NVIDIA®
UDA guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers.
Simplifies upgrading to a new NVIDIA® product because all NVIDIA® products
work with the same driver software.
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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.
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PCI Express
Support
PCI Express is a new Intel bus architecture that doubles the bandwidth
of the AGP 8X bus, delivering over 4 GB per second in both upstream and
downstream data transfers.
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Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
- True High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Rendering Support
The ultimate lighting effects bring environments to life for a truly immersive,
ultra-reailstic experience. Based on the OpenEXR technology from Industrial
Light & Magic, NVIDIA’s 64-bit texture implementation delivers state-of-the-art
high dynamic-range (HDR) visual effects through floating point capabilities
in shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.
- NVIDIA® CineFX® 4.0 Engine
Delivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support for
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enabling stunning and complex
special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with new texture unit
design streamlines texture processing for faster and smoother gameplay.
- NVIDIA® PureVideo™ Technology
NVIDIA® PureVideo™ technology is the combination of a high-definition
video processing core and software that delivers unprecedented picture clarity,
smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for video content.
It delivers home-theater quality high-definition video.
- Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
NVIDIA's third-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users
the best possible experience with the 3D graphical user interface in the upcoming
operating system (OS) from Microsoft.
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Great Deal, but naybe not the best quality control
Reviewer:
frd on
Jul 06, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.0
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I bought this mainly because of its "out of the box" compatibility with Linux without really having to tweak anything, and I can confirm that this was the case. However, after leaving it running for a couple days (somewhat of a burn-in period) it developed an issue where there were vertical lines in the output.
Luckily, the return policy is very good, and so I filled out the 'paperwork' and the store sent me a new one before I even got the old one boxed up to send back. The new one had no such issue after a couple of weeks, and is still running well. |
Great product for the value
Reviewer:
Willy on
Jun 22, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.5
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I found this card and purchased it as it was a great deal. I was hoping that when I received it that the value would not be taken out of the performance and overall quality of the card. Well, I installed the three of these video cards here where I work and I have had no problem with them whatsoever. I did have to send one back as one was Dead on Arrival, but they promptly sent a new one.
These cards run superbly and I would buy more if needed. They have great features and the drivers work great. It is a good looking card and does exactly what we need here. |
Reviewer:
darinjohns on
Apr 23, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.0
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Seemed good for the money, but the fan was loud. It started making noises like it was going out within the first month. Now it's quit completely after only being installed a couple of months. I'm still using it until it quits, but there are glitches in videos. I guess it's time to try ordering a more expensive one. |
Reviewer:
Anonymous
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Feb 04, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.3
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Cheap video card. It does the job for the money, but don't expect to build a gamer with this. |
Reviewer:
SoftwareEx on
Sep 26, 2008
Customer Rating:
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Works with Ubuntu 8.04 both 64 bit and 32 bit after you install the Linux driver. Does an awesome job of running Compiz Fusion (Desktop eyecandy that is waaay cooler than Vista). I'm having a grand time. :-) |
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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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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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Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
Click Here To Learn More »
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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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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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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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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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- Sparkle GeForce 7300 GS 256MB PCIe Video Card
- Quick Install Guide
- Drivers CD
- S-Video Cable
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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Manufactured by:
SPARKLE Computer Co. Ltd.
Warranty provided by:
SPARKLE Computer Co. Ltd.
Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
SF-PX73SDH-U2-256MB
UPC No:
4710710442576
Box Size:
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Shipping Weight:
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
S15-1008
TigerDirect.com
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7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
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