Nvidia Expands GeForce 8 Series
Techtree News Staff, Apr 18, 2007 1849 hrs IST
Nvidia has expanded its GeForce 8 Series with three new DirectX 10 graphics processing units (GPUs), including GeForce 8600 GTS, 8600 GT, and 8500 GT.
Nvidia has announced extension of its GeForce 8 Series with three new DirectX 10 graphics processing units (GPUs), including GeForce 8600 GTS, 8600 GT, and 8500 GT.
The three new GPUs promise high-resolution gaming, stunning Microsoft Windows Vista DirectX 10 graphics, and stellar HD DVD and Blu-ray video playback at lower price points.
Jeff Fisher, Senior Vice President of the GPU Business Unit at Nvidia, believes, "With Windows Vista being the first operating system to require a GPU to fully realize its graphics potential, and with the growing list of popular software applications that take advantage of a dedicated graphics processor, GPUs are no longer a luxury required only by hardcore gamers."
"These new GPUs extend the reach of our award-winning GeForce 8 Series, and offer cutting-edge, next-generation features to everyone from the hardcore gamer to the casual PC user," Fisher said.
All three new cards feature PureVideo HD technology, which leverages the second-generation video-processing engine in the GeForce 8500 and GeForce 8600 GPUs to deliver the highest-quality playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray movies on everyday PCs.
The new programmable video processing engine takes on all of the high definition H.264 HD video decoding, freeing the CPU to perform other tasks, resulting in reduced power consumption, heat, and noise.
The GeForce 8600 GTS- and GeForce 8600 GT- based graphics cards are mainly targeted at hardcore gamers looking for exceptional performance at lower price points.
According to Nvidia, the GeForce 8600 GPUs are ideal graphics solutions for the latest Nvidia nForce 650i SLI-based motherboards, which are designed to deliver maximum performance to gamers.
Meanwhile, GeForce 8500 GT cards are built for Windows Vista, and designed for both casual gamers and non-gamers.
GeForce 8 Series GPUs are the only DirectX 10 GPUs currently available, and are the reference GPUs for DirectX 10 API development and certification.
The three new DirectX 10 GPUs - Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS, 8600 GT, and 8500 GT are available from Abacus Peripherals under the Sparkle brand, at prices of Rs 14,000; Rs 9,900; and Rs 7,620 respectively.
USER COMMENTS
Thats it.This announces the death of 7 series cards.
by sidk, Ghaziabad, on Apr 19, 2007 09:51 AM, Report abuse Reply
7950 is very good card and gives Performance comparable to 8800 GTS.it has 1 GB of memory and 512 bit memory interferance isn't that good?
by SUDARSHAN, KOLHAPUR, on Aug 04, 2007 01:10 PM, Report abuse
WILL TO NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT GARPHICS CARDS WILL GIVE PERFORMANCE AS COMPARED TO NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS SINGLE GRAPHICS CARD.
by SUDARSHAN, KOLAHPUR, on Aug 03, 2007 11:40 AM, Report abuse Reply
I CHECKED OUT A REVIEW ----- 8600 IS TWICE (2X) POWERFUL AS 8500. ANYONE DONT BUY , 8500 - BETTER BUY 8600. ITS THE BEST IN BELOW 15000.
by NAVEEN, CHENNAI, on Jun 03, 2007 06:53 PM, Report abuse Reply
Abacus Peripherals if it really means business- should have these cards in Indian market within a very short time- say 15 days- they will sell like hot cakes. !!
by Taipan, Kangra, on Apr 19, 2007 04:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
XFX already got these graphic cards in stock, believe it or not. Though the prices are higher than the Sparkle.
by Kunal, Mumbai, on Apr 19, 2007 05:19 PM, Report abuse
Damn!! Looks very promisin.. Thx a lot for the info guyz.. Keep up the good work.
by Gdn | TD, Chennai, on Apr 18, 2007 10:55 PM, Report abuse Reply
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