| Comparison Chart - Video Cards |
Model and price
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Specifications, power requirement
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Features and warranty
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PNY XLR8 GeForce 8800 GT
Where to Buy
(*est. $280)
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600 MHz core clock, 512 MB RAM, 1500 MHz shader clock, 256-bit memory interface, 57.6 GB/sec memory bandwidth, 33.6 billion/sec texture fill rate. Supports up to 2560 x 1600. Requires 400-watt power supply.
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Microsoft DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support, PureVideo HD for Blu-ray and HD DVD movies, SLI-ready. Three-year limited warranty; increased to five years when registered.
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MSI NX8600 GT
Where to Buy
(*est. $110)
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Four possible configurations. 540 to 700 MHz core clock, 256 or 512 MB RAM, 1440 MHz or 1488 MHz shader clock, 1600 MHz memory clock, 128-bit memory interface, 22.4 GB/sec memory bandwidth, 8.64 billion/sec texture fill rate. Supports up to 2560 x 1600. Requires 300-watt power supply.
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Microsoft DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support, PureVideo HD for Blu-ray and HD DVD movies, SLI-ready. Heat-pipe or fan cooling. Two-year limited labor warranty; three-year limited parts warranty (shipping and handling fee required).
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XFX GeForce 8400 GS
Where to Buy
(*est. $60)
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Six possible configurations. 450 MHz core clock, 256 or 512 MB RAM, 1200 MHz shader clock, 64 bit or 128 bit memory interface, 533 MHz, 667 MHz or 800 MHz memory clock, 6.4 GB/sec memory bandwidth, 3.6 billion/sec texture fill rate. Supports up to 2048 x 1536. Requires at least 300-watt power supply.
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Dual Link DVI, Microsoft DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support, heatsink or fan cooled. Transferable limited lifetime warranty with registration, one year otherwise.
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XFX GeForce 8800 GTX
Where to Buy
(*est. $560)
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Three possible configurations. 575, 600, or 630 MHz core clock, 768 MB RAM, 1350 MHz shader clock, 384-bit memory interface, 86.4 to 103.7 GB/sec memory bandwidth, 36.8 billion/sec texture fill rate. Supports up to 2560 x 1600. Requires 450-watt power supply.
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Dual Link DVI, Microsoft DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support, PureVideo HD for Blu-ray and HD DVD movies, SLI-ready. Transferable limited lifetime warranty with registration, one year otherwise.
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