Processor
| Processor frequency |
675 MHz |
| Graphics adapter RAMDAC |
400 MHz |
| Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
| Stream processors |
112 |
| Shader clock |
1674 MHz |
Performance
| Fill rate |
37.8 billion texels/sec |
| DirectX version |
10.0 |
| OpenGL version |
2.0 |
| Shader model version |
4.0 |
| HDCP |
Y |
Memory
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Memory bandwidth (max) |
62.4 GB/s |
| Memory clock speed |
1950 MHz |
Ports & interfaces
| TV-out |
Y |
| Interface type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
| DVI-I ports quantity |
2 |
System requirements
| Minimum hard disk space |
50 MB |
| Minimum RAM |
1024 MB |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
GeForce 8800 GT |
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT OC2, GDDR3 512MB PCIe 2.0
Upgrade your graphics for the best gaming experience
- The Gamer's Choice™ for High Definition Gaming
- Windows Vista™ and DirectX® 10 ready
- Ultra-smooth playback with Blu-ray™ and HD DVD discs
GENERAL COMPUTING
BFG graphics cards are essential for the best Windows Vista™ experience
- Premium user experience in Windows Vista with dedicated graphics processor
- Connect 2 LCD displays for increased productivity
- View crisp, vibrant photos with unprecedented color clarity thanks to NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control™
HD VIDEO
Revolutionary new 2nd generation PureVideo™ HD processor for the ultimate HD movie experience
- Easy output to your TV or HDTV
- Ultra-smooth HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc playback in High definition
- HDCP capable for high definition video
GAMING
Revolutionary new architecture delivers an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience in DirectX 10 games
- Offers the perfect combination of price, power and performance for extreme high definition gaming
- 112 Stream Processors combined with 512MB of high-speed GDDR3 memory delivers amazing frame rates
- PCI Express® 2.0 compatibility offers support for tomorrow’s most bandwidth-hungry games and is fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards.
Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface, included in the new operating system (OS) from Microsoft.
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
NVIDIA SLI™ Technology
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphics card configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express® graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on today's hottest games.
NVIDIA unified architecture
Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.
GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
NVIDIA Lumenex™ Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast frame rates.
NVIDIA Quantum Effects™ Technology
Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU—all while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and artificial intelligence (AI).
NVIDIA ForceWare® Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare provides the best out-of-box experience for every user and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
NVIDIA nView® Multi-Display Technology
Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
HDCP Capable
Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
Integrated SD and HD TV Output
World-class TV-out functionality via Composite, S-Video, Component or DVI connections. Supports resolutions up to 1080i/1080p, depending on connection type and TV capability
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed to run perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth (twice that of first generation PCI Express). PCI Express 2.0 products are fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
