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EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card with dual DVI ports and a metal bracket

EVGA

EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 256-P2-N761-AR graphics card

SKU CH-C28G-3XJZQ

DirectX 10 graphics card with 256 MB GDDR3 memory, 32 CUDA cores and dual DVI outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPUGeForce 8600 GTS
  • Core Clock675 MHz
  • CUDA Cores32
  • Effective Memory Clock2000MHz(effective)
  • DirectX 10 support enables modern game compatibility
  • 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel processing tasks
  • 256 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus delivers 2000 MHz effective bandwidth
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV outputs drive 2560 x 1600 displays
  • PCI Express x16 interface provides 675 MHz core clock performance

EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB Graphics Card

The EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS is a PCI Express x16 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS GPU. It provides 256MB of GDDR3 memory across a 128-bit interface with an effective memory clock of 2000MHz. The core operates at 675MHz and includes 32 CUDA cores for shader processing.

DirectX 10 Desktop Upgrade for Legacy Systems

This card suits users maintaining or upgrading older desktop PCs that require DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 compatibility. It supports a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 through dual DVI outputs plus HDTV, S-Video and composite connections. It is not suitable for modern gaming, compute workloads or multi-monitor setups needing DisplayPort or HDMI.

256MB GDDR3 Memory Capacity Decides Fit

The 256MB frame buffer is the specification that determines whether this card fits the intended workload. It limits texture storage and resolution scaling in DirectX 10 titles and professional applications. Buyers needing larger video memory or wider memory bandwidth should select a different model.

Highlights

  • DirectX 10 support enables modern game compatibility
  • 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel processing tasks
  • 256 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus delivers 2000 MHz effective bandwidth
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV outputs drive 2560 x 1600 displays
  • PCI Express x16 interface provides 675 MHz core clock performance

Specifications

BrandEVGA
Model256-P2-N761-AR
InterfacePCI Express x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPUGeForce 8600 GTS
Core Clock675 MHz
CUDA Cores32
Effective Memory Clock2000MHz(effective)
Memory Size256MB
Memory Interface128-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR3
DirectXDirectX 10
OpenGLOpenGL 2.0
DVI2 x DVI
TV-OutHDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
VIVONo
TunerNone
RAMDAC400MHz
Max Resolution2560 x 1600
RoHS CompliantYes
SLI SupportSLI Ready
CoolerSingle Fan
Operating Systems SupportedWindows 2000/XP
System RequirementsMinimum of a 350 Watt power supply.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 22 Amp Amps.)
Minimum 450 Watt for SLI mode system.
(Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 24 Amp Amps.)
An available 6 pin PCI-E power connector (hard drive power dongle to PCI-E 6 pin adapter included with card)
Power Connector6-Pin
Dual-Link DVI SupportedYes
HDCP ReadyYes
FeaturesNVIDIA unified architecture with GigaThread technology
NVIDIA Quantum Effects physics processing technology
NVIDIA PureVideo technology

Questions about this item

What cables or adapters are included with the EVGA GeForce 8600 GTS 256-P2-N761-AR and what must be purchased separately?

The card provides 2 x DVI outputs plus HDTV, S-Video and Composite connectors; any DVI-to-HDMI or DVI-to-VGA adapters required for a specific monitor are not supplied.

How do I decide between the 256 MB GDDR3 version and other memory configurations for the GeForce 8600 GTS?

This model is fixed at 256 MB on a 128-Bit GDDR3 bus with an effective 2000 MHz clock; no alternative memory capacities or bus widths exist for this part number.

What does the 675 MHz core clock and 32 CUDA cores mean for actual gaming or video playback performance?

The 675 MHz core and 32 CUDA cores deliver DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 support at up to 2560 x 1600 resolution, suitable for entry-level 3D titles and HD video decode of the era.

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