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Key Features
NVIDIA® unified architecture with GigaThread™ technology
GigaThread is a new technology that enables thousands of independent threads to execute in parallel inside of the graphics core. This delivers extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next-generation shader programs.
True 128-bit floating point high dynamic-range (HDR)
Allows you to experience cinematic, life like environments, for an amazing graphics experience.
PCI Express 2.0
Allows 500MB a lane or up to 8 GB/s at 16x speeds - allows for full support for new PCI-E 2.0 graphics cards.
OpenGL 2.1 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications
Active Heatsink
Consists of a fan and metal heatsink.
DVI-I Output
Digital Visual Interface – Integrated - supports both digital and analog signals.
Dual Slot Design
Graphics Card takes up 2 slots on a motherboard.
2nd Generation Unified Shader Architecture
The latest in Unified Shader Architecture Technology, offering 50% more performance through 240 enhanced processing cores.
NVIDIA® CUDA Support
Accelerates CUDA based applications through the GPU's proccessing power allowing for faster application performance such as video transcoding.
NVIDIA® PhysX™- Ready
Enjoy more visual immersion with life like physics for a more dynamic experience.
2-Way SLI® Support
Feel free to turn up the eye candy and experience the performance of 2 Graphics Cards running together.
3-Way SLI® Support
Experience the amazing performance that only 3 Graphics Cards can deliver. A visual experience that will take you to the next level.
NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technology
Smooth video, accurate colors, precise image scaling, video decode acceleration and post processing, all provided by the graphics card to give you the best HD experience possible. This feature also offloads from the CPU to help reduce power consumption.
NVIDIA® Hybrid Power Technology
The latest in GPU power technology, when in an idle state, the GPU will draw minimal power, reduce fan noise, and temperature. When GPU processing power is needed, full power is restored, unleashing the GPU for full visual acceleration.
65nm Technology
The latest in GPU manufacturing, allows for less heat output and overall better performance.
Specifications
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General Information
Brand Name:
EVGA
Manufacturer:
EVGA Corporation
Manufacturer Part Number:
896-P3-1260-AR
Manufacturer Website Address:
http://www.evga.com
Package Type:
Retail
Product Name:
e-GeForce GTX 260 Graphics Card
Product Type:
Graphic Card
Interfaces/Ports
DVI:
Yes
Host Interface:
PCI Express 2.0 x16
Number of DVI Outputs:
2
Memory
Bus Width:
448 bit
Memory Speed:
2000 MHz
Memory Technology:
GDDR3 SDRAM
Standard Memory:
896 MB
Miscellaneous
Platform Supported:
PC
System Requirements:
Minimum of a 500 Watt power supply. (Minimum recommended power supply with +12 Volt current rating of 36 Amps.)
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This is a good card for the price it has worked good for me so far and is vary quite compared to me other system. I will still be running it through some more tests but so far it's working out realy good.
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This is a good video card for people who don't want to spend too much money. It runs most of the games at high ressolutions. So far so good.
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This is definitely one fast card. It plays every game I own maxed except for both Crysis games. It runs fairly cool and does not make much noise. My card did not overclock as well as what I've seen, but it does everything I want it to do.
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I'm putting very good since i had to RMA it since i had full of artifacts after 5-6 days, but hey it happens. I'm very happy with it's performance though. I can't wait to receive the replacement.
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Just got this card about two weeks ago, and love it! Its a bit pricey, but for the preformance you get, its worth the money. I paid $299, but i think you can get a facotory oc'ed version for $20 cheaper!
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