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GeForce 8600GT 512MB DDR2, 128Bit, 918GHz, PCI-E, 2560x1600 Stop craving and start playing. The complete line of reality-redefining NV GF 8 Series graphics processors is available today in multiple configurations and at multiple pricepoints. Whether you’re a hard-core or casual gamer, a video enthusiast, or a new Vista adopter, there’s an 8 Series graphics processor that fits your budget and requirements. Power through the latest ultra-realistic DirectX 10 games, watch Blu-ray or HD DVD movies, edit home videos of your family, and enjoy the Home Premium Edition of Vista with an 8 Series graphics processor driving your PC experience. High definition video playback support is currently only available on Microsoft® Windows™ Vista.

NV 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.

Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Support
World’s first Microsoft® DirectX® 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.

Scalable Link architecture*
Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express® graphics, dramatically scales performance on today’s hottest games.

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.

OpenGL® 2.0 Optimization and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

PCI Express Support
Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4GB/sec. in both upstream and downstream data transfers.

Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates–up to 2048x1536@85Hz.

One Dual-link DVI Support
Able to drive the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel display up to 2560x1600.

Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
NV's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface.

High definition video playback**
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.

Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
A discrete programmable processing core in NV GPUs that provides superb picture quality
and ultra-smooth movies with low CPU utilization and power.

Hardware Decode Acceleration
Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV and MPEG-2 HD and SD movies.

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.

Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content on progressive displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture that rivalshigh-end home-theater systems.

High-Quality Scaling
Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, up to 1080i, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail.

Inverse Telecine (3:2 & 2:2 Pulldown Correction)
Recovers original film images from filmsconverted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality.

Bad Edit Correction
When videos are edited after they have been converted from 24 to 25 or 30 frames, the edits can disrupt the normal 3:2 or 2:2 pulldown cadence. Using advanced processing techniques to detect poor edits, recover the original content, and display perfect picture detail frame after frame for smooth, natural looking video.

Noise Reduction
Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.

Edge Enhancement
Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and objects.

- *NV certified versions of GF PCI Express GPUs only;
- **Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product;
- ***Requires other HDCP-compatible components.