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EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Video Card
The EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 graphics card rips through DirectX
10 games at blazing fast frame rates and enables realistic physical motion and
massively destructible environments with NVIDIA's new PhysX. technology. And
that's not all. The EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 graphics card also supports extreme
HD (2560x1600) resolutions, and gives your system the power of up to 216 multi-threaded
processor cores, offloading the most intensive processing tasks from your CPU
to your Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
HD Video
Unlock the power of 216 processing cores to tackle demanding system tasks
such as viewing photos in 3D or transcoding video to a personal video player
up to 7X faster than the CPU.
PureVideo® HD technology provides the ultimate interactive Blu-ray DVD movie
experience with full hardware acceleration of HD movies and picture-in-picture
content.
The power
to take you beyond
Beyond the field of play, GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 seamlessly shifts tasks from the
CPU to the GPU, allowing you to dive into the latest Blu-ray movie, surf
the web in 3D, or transcode video to a personal video player up to 7x faster
than traditional CPUs1. Now you can work and play at full speed.
Gaming
that shakes you to the core
With more gaming horsepower than ever before and 896 MB of memory, the GeForce
GTX 260 Core 216 GPU’s 216 processing cores make games such as Age of Conan:
Hyborian Adventures and Bionic Commando® feel like the real thing. Its
powerful NVIDIA PhysX™ technology creates rich, immersive physical
effects with stunningly accurate realism. Experience absolute immersion
and a 50% pure performance boost than prior generation GPUs with the GeForce
GTX 260 Core 216 GPU.
Dual
Monitor Ready
This product supports Dual Monitors and has Dual DVI Ports.
Dual View technology offers multiple display support on up to two separate
monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by
allowing them to spread multiple windows over two monitors and view them
simultaneously. Dual Monitors is one of the simplest, yet most amazing
productivity boosters you can add to your PC! Click
Here To Learn More »
Knowledge
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.
ESSENTIAL SPECS: • Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 x16
• Maximum Resolution: 2500 x 1600 (Digital)
• Video Memory: 896MB GDDR3
Specifications
Lifestyle:
Enthusiast
Chipset:
NVIDIA GeForce
GPU Series:
NVIDIA GeForce 200
GPU/VPU:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216
Additional Features:
HDCP Enabled
Nvidia PureVideo HD
PhysX by NVIDIA
Video Card Profile:
Double
Video Memory:
896MB
Memory Type:
DDR3
Memory Interface:
448-bit
Stream Processors:
216
Core Clock:
626 MHz
Memory Clock:
2106 MHz
Interface Type:
PCI Express 2.0
Interface Speed:
x16
Connector(s):
HDTV
Dual DVI (Dual Link)
Multi-GPU Support:
3-Way SLI
Overclocked:
Yes
APIs:
DirectX 10
OpenGL 2.1
Shader Model 4.0
NVIDIA CUDA
1080p Support:
Yes
Video Output:
DVI
S-Video
Low Profile:
No
Cooling Type:
Fan
Heatsink
Specification Notes:
[3] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer's exact model specification as published on the manufacturer's website.
Detailed Features
NVIDIA PhysX™
Technology
NVIDIA
CUDA™ Technology
Advanced Graphics
Tuning
3-Way SLI
EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Superclocked GPU Features
3-Way NVIDIA SLI® Technology
Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling
by implementing AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering), under Windows Vista with
solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
NVIDIA PhysX™ Technology
Delivering physics in games is no easy task. It's an extremely compute-intensive
environment based on a unique set of physics algorithms that require tremendous
amounts of simultaneous mathematical and logical calculations.
NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology
NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology is the world’s only C language environment
that provides access to processing power of NVIDIA GPUs. It enables developers
to utilize NVIDIA GPUs to solve the most complex computation-intensive challenges
such as oil and gas exploration, financial risk management, product design,
medical imaging, and scientific research.
NVIDIA® Unified Architecture
(Second Generation)
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.
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Supportclick
here for demo »
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled
levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
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.
Discrete, Programmable
Video Processor
NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA
GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra-smooth movies
with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU and significantly
reduced power consumption.
Hardware Decode Acceleration
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 HD and SD
movies.
Dual Stream Hardware acceleration
Supports picture-in picture content for the ultimate interactive Blu-ray
and HD DVD movie experience.
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Provides post-processing and optimization of High Definition movies on
a scene by scene basis for spectacular picture clarity.
HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security
specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback
of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
Advanced Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content on progressive
displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-end home-theater
systems.
High-Quality Scaling
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, while
maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos,
including high-definition, while preserving image detail.
Inverse Telecine (3:2 and 2:2 Pulldown Correction)
Recovers original film images from filmsconverted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i
HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture
quality.
Bad Edit Correction
When videos are edited, the edits can disrupt the normal 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown
cadence. PureVideo uses advanced processing techniques to detect poor
edits, recover the original content, and display perfect picture detail
frame after frame for smooth, natural looking video.
Noise Reduction
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.
Edge Enhancement
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects.
Integrated SD and HD TV Output
World-class TV-out functionality via Composite, S-Video, Component or
DVI connections. Supports resolutions up to 1080i/1080p, depending on
connection type and TV capability.
OpenGL® 2.1 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
Dual Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays
up to 2560x1600 and with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection
(HDCP).
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic
refresh rates–up to 2048x1536@85Hz.
Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives
users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user
interface, included in the new operating system (OS) from Microsoft.
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed to run perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering
a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D
applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth (twice that
of first generation PCI Express). PCI Express 2.0 products are fully backwards
compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
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.
3-Way
NVIDIA SLI® Technology
Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance
scaling by implementing AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering), under Windows
Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
Windows
Vista Ready
Windows Vista is the first operating system to require a GPU (Graphics Processing
Unit) to realize the best experience possible.
PCI
Express 2.0 Support
Designed to run perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture,
offering a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games
and 3D applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth (twice
that of first generation PCI Express). PCI Express 2.0 products are fully
backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest
support.
Minimum System Requirements
1GB of system memory (2GB recommended)
CD or DVD-ROM drive
100MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation
Microsoft Windows Vista. or XP operating system (Windows Vista. required
for 3-Way NVIDIA SLI)
PCI Express or PCI Express 2.0-compliant system motherboard with one vacant
PCI Express x16 slot
One vacant add-in card slot below the PCI Express x16 slot. This graphics
card physically occupies two slots
500W PCI Express-compliant system power supply with a combined 12V current
rating of 36A or more
Two 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.6
Customer Reviews:
88
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Value
4.6
Features
4.7
Quality
4.6
Performance
4.6
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A good upgrade
Reviewer:
Chuck on
Jul 25, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
I previously had an Nvidia 8600GTS, and can say that this is a very noticeable advance. The only thing that was disturbing was that I had a local computer shop install it as well as a new motherboard and an i7. I didn't notice till I got the computer back home that there was no bottom part of th case; the circuit board was visible in all its' glory. I wrote to EGVA about this and they responded that it never did have one, I just failed to notice the fact. It still works perfectly well, and shows no sign of overheating, as I had feared it might.
EVGA is it 4 Video
Reviewer:
Strat on
Jul 23, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This card was a breeze to install & works like a charm, Thanks great service
GTXtreme
Reviewer:
Bazaraz on
Jul 21, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Love it, WoW ultra with max re, never dip below 60fps... love it, runs 60-65 Cel. Fantastic buy,
btw this thing is HUGE
Gamer's Best Friend
Reviewer:
JacksonL on
Jul 19, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
As most people know EVGA has outstanding products and this is just another addition to their arsenal. The most graphically demanding game I play is probably Battlefield Bad Company 2 and this card runs it like a dream on all high settings with 1920x1080 resolution. Thanks EVGA! Thanks for great selection and your support!
Pretty good
Reviewer:
RALPH on
Jul 18, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
This card is a great graphics card. But I would recomend you use this as a secondary card and get one of the new 400 series as the main graphics unit.
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!
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.
PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
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!
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
For support on this product, please contact EVGA at 888-881-3842. Defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product with prior manufacturer approval.
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Mfg Part No:
896-P3-1257-AR UPC No:
843368009045 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
10, Depth:
3 )
Shipping Weight:
2.6000 pound(s)
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Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
