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PNY GeForce 8600 GT graphics card with dual DVI ports and PCI Express x16 interface

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY GeForce 8600 GT 512MB VCG86512GXPB-OC graphics card

SKU CH-MWDF-2WA6K

A PCI Express x16 graphics card with a GeForce 8600 GT GPU, 512MB GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, 32 CUDA cores and dual DVI outputs

  • InterfacePCI Express x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPUGeForce 8600 GT
  • Core Clock576 MHz (v. 540MHz standard)
  • CUDA Cores32
  • Effective Memory Clock1460 MHz (v. 1400MHz standard)
  • Factory-overclocked core at 576 MHz for extra speed
  • 512 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus feeds the GPU fast
  • 32 CUDA cores enable GPU compute and physics
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV/S-Video drive two digital displays
  • DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 support modern titles

Product identity

The PNY GeForce 8600 GT is a DirectX 10 graphics card with 512MB GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. It targets users maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that require a PCI Express x16 card with dual DVI outputs. The GPU runs at a factory-overclocked core speed of 576 MHz.

Deciding specification

The single specification that determines fit is the 32 CUDA cores paired with a 1460 MHz effective memory clock on a 128-bit bus. This combination sets the performance ceiling for DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 workloads at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600. No other figure in the data changes the card’s capability tier.

Suitability

This card suits enthusiasts restoring period-correct hardware or needing basic multi-monitor support via two DVI ports and HDTV or S-Video output. It does not suit modern gaming, compute workloads, or applications requiring DirectX 11 or higher, nor does it support VIVO or TV tuner functions.

Highlights

  • Factory-overclocked core at 576 MHz for extra speed
  • 512 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus feeds the GPU fast
  • 32 CUDA cores enable GPU compute and physics
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV/S-Video drive two digital displays
  • DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 support modern titles

Specifications

BrandPNY
ModelVCG86512GXPB-OC
InterfacePCI Express x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPUGeForce 8600 GT
Core Clock576 MHz (v. 540MHz standard)
CUDA Cores32
Effective Memory Clock1460 MHz (v. 1400MHz standard)
Memory Size512MB
Memory Interface128-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR3
DirectXDirectX 10
OpenGLOpenGL 2.0
DVI2 x DVI
TV-OutHDTV / S-Video Out
VIVONo
TunerNone
RAMDAC400MHz
Max Resolution2560 x 1600
SLI SupportSLI Ready
CoolerSingle Fan
Operating Systems SupportedMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
System RequirementsIntel or AMD compatible motherboard
At least 512MB system RAM
PCI Express compliant motherboard
A minimum 300W system power supply
Maximum power: 45W (single card), 90W (in SLI)
50MB of available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
VGA or DVI-I compatible monitor
Dual-Link DVI SupportedYes
HDCP ReadyYes
FeaturesOverclocked Memory, Core and Shader Clocks
NVIDIA unified architecture with GigaThread technology
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 support
16x full-screen anti-aliasing
True 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting
NVIDIA Quantum Effects physics processing technology
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology1
HDCP Capable2
NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Built for Microsoft Windows Vista

Questions about this item

What does the 576 MHz core clock deliver once the card is installed?

The 576 MHz core clock drives the GeForce 8600 GT GPU above the 540 MHz reference speed for higher shader and geometry throughput in DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 workloads.

What does the PCI Express x16 interface limit in practice?

The PCI Express x16 slot supplies the card with its full bandwidth ceiling for data moving between the GPU, the 512 MB GDDR3 frame buffer and the rest of the system.

What does the card need to fit and mount in a case?

The card occupies a single PCI Express x16 expansion slot and uses two DVI connectors plus an HDTV/S-Video bracket for display output.

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