EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 512-P2-N773-AR graphics card

EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 512MB GDDR3

The EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS is a DirectX 10 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GPU with 32 CUDA cores. It ships with 512MB of GDDR3 memory across a 128-bit interface and a 675 MHz core clock. The board uses a PCI Express x16 slot and provides two DVI outputs plus HDTV, S-Video and composite connections. Maximum digital resolution reaches 2560 x 1600.

Upgrade from DirectX 9 or integrated graphics

This card replaces older DirectX 9 parts or motherboard graphics when you need Shader Model 4.0 support and hardware video decode for high-definition playback. The jump is worth it for systems that require 2560 x 1600 output or CUDA-enabled applications without moving to a higher power envelope. RoHS compliance ensures the board meets current substance restrictions.

Fits a single PCI Express x16 slot with dual DVI

Installation needs one PCI Express x16 lane and a case bracket for the two DVI ports and TV-out cluster. The 128-bit memory bus and 512MB frame buffer leave motherboard memory untouched for other tasks. A 400 MHz RAMDAC drives analog outputs cleanly while the digital links handle modern flat-panel displays up to the rated resolution.