ASUS' new EN8600GTS/HTDP/256M is a high-end graphics card giving superb value in a talented and versatile package. This powerful newcomer promises the finest graphics and visual special effects without breaking your wallet. With full support for NVIDIA SLI Technology, Microsoft Direct X 10 and Shader Model 4.0, this graphic card is a perfect partner for the latest games and Microsoft Windows Vista for stunning and complex special effects.

The card also comes bundled with ASUS Gamer OSD – an application enabling real-time overclocking and chat options. If you’re finding a part of the latest game is dropping frames per second, then Gamer OSD allows for a real-time performance boost. This stunning development is also fully HDCP compliant, making it the perfect partner for playing Blu-Ray, HD-DVD or other protected content at Full-HD resolutions. It comes with a host of input and output solutions to fit any situation. Utilizing the PCI-Express slot, this graphics card also has TV-Out and Dual DVI-I (dual link) outputs.

With ASUS Splendid, watching movies on the PC rivals top-of-the-line televisions in terms of clarity and sharpness. ASUS's exclusive Video Security Online also allows users to keep an eye on their homes at all times no matter where they are. This in a talented mid-range video card that really delivers on its promises!

Model
Brand ASUS
Model EN8600GTS/HTDP/256M
Interface
Interface PCI Express x16
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
GPU GeForce 8600GTS
Core clock 675MHz
Memory
Memory Clock 2000MHz
Memory Size 256MB
Memory Interface 128-bit
Memory Type GDDR3
3D API
DirectX DirectX 10
OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
Ports
DVI 2
TV-Out HDTV Out
VIVO No
General
Tuner None
RAMDAC 400 MHz
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
RoHS Compliant Yes
SLI Supported Yes
Cooler With Fan
Operating Systems Supported Windows 2000/XP
System Requirements A PCI Express compliant motherboard with full-height free slot
A PCI Express supplementary power connector
Installation software requires CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
VGA or DVI compatible monitor
A minimum recommended 350W system power supply (with 12V current rating of 20A).
Dual-Link DVI Supported Yes
Features
HDCP Ready Yes
Features NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
Full Microsoft DirectX10 Shader Model 4.0 Support
Packaging
Package Contents EN8600GTS/HTDP/256M
DVI to VGA adapter
HDTV Cable
ASUS Utilities & Driver
CD Wallet