MSI
MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card
PCI Express x16 card with a 700 MHz GeForce 8600 GTS GPU, 32 CUDA cores, 256 MB GDDR3 memory at 2100 MHz on a 128-bit bus, dual DVI and HDTV/S-Video outputs, DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 support
- InterfacePCI Express x16
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- GPUGeForce 8600 GTS
- Core Clock700 MHz
- CUDA Cores32
- Effective Memory Clock2100 MHz
- DirectX 10 support for modern gaming titles
- 700 MHz core clock drives responsive 3D performance
- 256 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus handles high-resolution textures
- Dual DVI outputs enable multi-monitor productivity setups
- 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel computing workloads
Target System & Purpose
The MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC is a GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card built for PCI Express x16 desktops. It delivers 32 CUDA cores at 700 MHz core clock and 256MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus running at 2100 MHz effective. The card supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 for period-correct gaming and media playback.
Upgrade Context
This card replaces earlier DirectX 9 hardware when a system needs Shader Model 4.0 and hardware video decode for high-definition formats. The jump is worth it for builds targeting Vista-era titles or HTPC duties that require dual DVI output at 2560 x 1600 and HDTV or S-Video connectivity. SLI Ready support allows a second identical card for multi-GPU scaling.
Interface Limits
The PCI Express x16 interface provides ample bandwidth for the 128-bit memory subsystem and 32-core processor. Maximum digital resolution is capped at 2560 x 1600 across the two DVI ports. The 400 MHz RAMDAC and lack of VIVO or tuner functions define the analogue and capture boundaries for this model.
Points forts
- DirectX 10 support for modern gaming titles
- 700 MHz core clock drives responsive 3D performance
- 256 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus handles high-resolution textures
- Dual DVI outputs enable multi-monitor productivity setups
- 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel computing workloads
Caractéristiques
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | NX8600GTS-T2D256E-OC |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| GPU | GeForce 8600 GTS |
| Core Clock | 700 MHz |
| CUDA Cores | 32 |
| Effective Memory Clock | 2100 MHz |
| Memory Size | 256MB |
| Memory Interface | 128-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 |
| DirectX | DirectX 10 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 2.0 |
| DVI | 2 x DVI |
| TV-Out | HDTV / S-Video Out |
| VIVO | No |
| Tuner | None |
| RAMDAC | 400MHz |
| Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| SLI Support | SLI Ready |
| Cooler | Single Fan |
| Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
| HDCP Ready | Yes |
| Features | NVIDIA CineFXTM 5.0 Shading Architecture NVIDIA IntellisampleTM 4.0 Technology NVIDIA UltraShadow IITM Technology NVIDIA PureVideoTM Technology |
Questions sur cet article
Will the PCI Express x16 interface fit my motherboard slot?
The card uses a standard PCI Express x16 slot, so any motherboard with that slot will accept it physically.
What is the step people often miss when installing the drivers for the 32 CUDA cores?
After seating the card and connecting power, install the NVIDIA driver package before any CUDA-enabled application, otherwise the 32 cores will not be recognised.
How often should I clean the heatsink on a 700 MHz core clock card?
Remove dust from the heatsink fins every six to twelve months to keep the 700 MHz GPU running at its rated speed.
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