Other features
HDMI |
Y |
Mac compatibility |
N |
Processor
Processor frequency |
783 MHz |
Graphics adapter RAMDAC |
400 MHz |
Graphics processor family |
NVIDIA |
CUDA |
Y |
Memory
Graphics adapter memory type |
GDDR5 |
Memory bandwidth (max) |
57.7 GB/s |
Memory bus |
128 bit |
Memory clock speed |
1804 MHz |
Discrete graphics adapter memory |
1 GB |
Performance
DirectX version |
11 |
OpenGL version |
4.0 |
NVIDIA 3D Vision |
Y |
Shader model version |
5.0 |
PhysX |
Y |
TV tuner integrated |
N |
Full HD |
Y |
HDCP |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
Interface type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
Power
Minimum system power supply |
400 W |
System requirements
Minimum RAM |
2048 MB |
Minimum processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Additionally
Graphics controller |
GeForce GTS 450 |
Dual-link DVI |
Y |
GeForceGTS 450 1024MB GDDR5, 128-bit, PCI-E, DirectX 11, 2560x1600
Superior Hardware Design Gainward’s award winning High-Performance/
Wide-BandwidthTM hardware design poweredby NVIDIA’s GeForceTM GTS 450 GPU (40nm)
integrating 1024MB/128bits high-speedGDDR5 memory which offers enhanced,leading-edge performance for the 3Denthusiasts. 783MHz core clock, 1804MHz (DDR 3608)memory clock.
High performance 2-slot cooler. Dual DVI (resolution support up to2560x1600), VGA and HDMI support. Full integrated support for HDMI 1.4aincluding xvYCC, Deep color and 7.1digital surround sound.
Dual-link HDCP Capable: Designed tomeet the output protection management
(HDCP) and security specifications of theBlu-ray Disc formats, allowing the playbackof encrypted movie content on PCs whenconnected to HDCP-compliant displays. Supports two monitors simultaneously,enabled by the NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology for office applications,3D gaming and professional applicationssuch as CAD, DTP, animation or videoediting. NVIDIA nView
allows end-usersto select any combination of multipledisplays.
NVIDIA GeForceTM GTS 450 Microsoft DirectX 11 Support: DirectX 11GPU with Shader Model 5.0 supportdesigned for ultra high performance in thenew API’s key graphics feature, GPUacceleratedtessellation. NVIDIA PhysXTM: Full support for NVIDIAPhysX technology, enabling a totally newclass of physical gaming interaction for amore dynamic and realistic experience with
GeForce.
NVIDIA 3D VisionTM Ready: GeForce GPUsupport for NVIDIA 3D Vision, bringing a fully
immersive stereoscopic 3D experience to thePC. A combination of high-tech wirelessglasses and advanced software, 3D Visiontransforms hundreds of PC games into fullstereoscopic 3D. In addition, you can watch3D movies and 3D digital photographs in eyepopping, crystal-clear quality.
NVIDIA CUDATM Technology: CUDAtechnology unlocks the power of the GPU’sprocessor cores to accelerate the mostdemanding system tasks such as videotranscoding, physics simulation, ray tracingand more, delivering incredible performanceover traditional CPUs.
Microsoft Windows 7 Support: Windows 7is the next generation operating system that
will mark a dramatic improvement in the waythe OS takes advantage of the GPU toprovide a more compelling user experience.Easy Plug-and-Play AUTORUN installationfrom CD-ROM.
Includes Gainward’s award winningEXPERTool tuning utility forcustomized performance enhancementsand efficient desktop management. NVIDIA SLITM Technology: Industry leadingNVIDIA SLI technology offers amazingperformance scaling by implementing AFR(Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world’spremier gaming solution under Windows 7with solid, state-of-the-art drivers. NVIDIA GeForce Unified DriverArchitecture (UDA): Delivers a proven
record of compatibility, reliability, andstability with the widest range of gamesand applications. NVIDIA GeForce driversprovide the best out-of-box experience forevery users and deliver continuousperformance and feature updates over thelife of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
PCI Express 2.0 Support: Designed forthe new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture,
offering the highest data transfer speedsfor the most bandwidth-hungry games and
3D applications, while maintainingbackwards compatibility with existing PCIExpress motherboards for the broadestsupport.By taking advantage of the GPU for bothgraphics and computing, Windows 7 will notonly make today’s PCs more visual andmore interactive but also ensure that theyhave the speed and responsivenesscustomers want. DirectCompute Support: Full support forDirectCompute, Microsoft’s GPU computingAPI. OpenCL Support: Full support for OpenCL
GPU computing API.
32x Anti-aliasing Technology: Lightningfast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32xsample rates obliterates jagged edges. OpenGL 4.0 Optimizations and Support:Ensures top-notch compatibility andperformance for OpenGL applications. PureVideoTM HD technology: Thecombination of high-definition video decodeacceleration and post-processing thatdelivers unprecedented picture clarity,smooth video, accurate color, and preciseimage scaling for movies and video. Hardware Decode Acceleration: Providesultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV,
DivX, MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 HD and SDmovies without the need for a dual or quadcoreCPU.