Memory
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Memory bus |
128 bit |
Performance
| DirectX version |
10 |
| OpenGL version |
2.0 |
| Shader model version |
4.0 |
| PhysX |
N |
| TV tuner integrated |
N |
| HDCP |
N |
Other features
| HDMI |
N |
| Mac compatibility |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| Interface type |
PCI Express x16 |
N8600GTS-256MX+, 256MB DDR3, PCI-E, DirectX 10
GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
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.
NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology
PureVideo™ HD is a superset of the PureVideo™ functionality that is essential for the ultimate Blu-ray and HD DVD movie experience on a Desktop PC or notebook computer.
NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
The NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) is the foundation for the company's award-winning ForceWare drivers and delivers forward-and-backward compatibility across all implementations of NVIDIA desktop, workstation, mobile, platform, and multimedia processors. With a single driver, UDA delivers ongoing performance and feature improvements, reduced maintenance time, increased scalability, and a lower total cost of ownership.
OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL® applications.
NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine
16X Anti-aliasing Technology
128-bit Floating Point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting
NVIDIA® Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
NVIDIA® Digital Vibrance control (DVC) 3.0 Color controls and Image sharpening controls
NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology
- Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation
- Simulate and render physics effects on the graphics processor
Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support
DirectX® 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
Dual Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive two of the industry's largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600.
NVIDIA® nView™ Multi-Display Technology
Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology
Delivers up to 2X the performance of a single GPU configuration for unparalleled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel.
