Processor
| Processor frequency |
600 MHz |
| Graphics adapter RAMDAC |
400 MHz |
| Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
| CUDA |
N |
Memory
| Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR3 |
| Memory bandwidth (max) |
40.8 GB/s |
| Memory bus |
192 bit |
| Memory clock speed |
900 MHz |
Performance
| DirectX version |
10 |
| OpenGL version |
2.0 |
| Shader model version |
4.0 |
| PhysX |
N |
| TV tuner integrated |
N |
| Full HD |
Y |
| HDCP |
Y |
Other features
| HDMI |
N |
| Mac compatibility |
N |
Ports & interfaces
| TV-out |
Y |
| Interface type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
| DVI-I ports quantity |
2 |
System requirements
| Minimum hard disk space |
1024 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon |
Additionally
| Graphics controller |
GeForce 9600 GSO |
| Dual-link DVI |
Y |
GeForce 9600GSO, 768MB GDDR3, 600MHz, PCI-E, DirectX 10, 2560 x 1600
GeForce® 9600GSO GPU Feature:
NVIDIA´s fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista.
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.
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® Lumenex™ Engine: Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast frame rates.
16X Anti-aliasing Technology Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
128-bit Floating Point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting, Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects-now with support for anti-aliasing.
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 the way freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
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. Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.
PCI Express 2.0 GPU: World’s First PCI Express 2.0 GPU 9600GSO offering a future proofing bridge to tomorrow s most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5 GT/s PCIe Gen 2.0 bandwidth( twice that of first generation PCIe. GeForce® 9600GSO is Backward compatibility with existing PCIe main boards for the broadest support.
Ultimate Blu-ray and HD DVD movie Experience: GeForce® 9600GSO combines ultimate gaming enjoyment with a superior entertainment experience. Featuring the revolutionary second generation NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD engine Delivers the astounding Blu-Ray and HD DVD movies picture quality on a PC with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding from the CPU with significantly reduced power consumption.
