NVIDIA Launches the 512MB GeForce 8800 GTS
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB graphics cards are available today, just in time for the holiday-buying frenzy.[*]Coming on the heels of the introduction of the critically acclaimed GeForce 8800 GT, the GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB graphics card delivers impressive new levels of performance in the $299–$349 price range.
GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB graphics cards offer an intense gaming experience with stunning special effects and high-definition visuals for the hottest holiday PC games, such as: Crysis, Hellgate: London, Gears of War, Unreal Tournament 3, and Call of Duty 4, along with full support for current DirectX 9 games.
Product Facts:
- NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB offers 25% more graphics processing power than NVIDIA products previously offered at the same price point.
- The GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB also offers new features such as support for PCI Express 2.0, dual-link HDCP, and the second-generation PureVideo HD engine from NVIDIA.
- The NVIDIA PureVideo HD engine delivers astounding Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality on a PC with 100% offload of H.264 video decoding, freeing the CPU to perform other tasks and significantly reducing power consumption, heat, and noise.
- All GeForce 8800 GPUs support NVIDIA SLI technology which allows you to use two graphics processors in unison, sharing the graphics workload.
- GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB graphics cards are available now from leading add-in card manufacturers, retailers, and system builders. For information on where to buy GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB products, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/wheretobuy.
"If you want the best experience on the PC games coming out right now, then buying a new GPU should be top on your list of upgrades. GeForce 8800 GTS 512 is a fantastic option that we are providing gamers in time for the holiday season."
"With games such as Crysis and Hellgate: London pushing PC gaming graphics, gamers need a powerful GPU to get the best experience. GeForce 8800 GTS 512 supports DirectX 10, offers killer performance, and does it all for around $299-349."
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ASUS Launches Two 512MB 8800 GTS Cards
Hot on the heels of launching the world's first overclocking version of the NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT GPU graphics cards, ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions has today once again released a world's first with the overclocking version of the latest NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS GPU; with the EN8800GTS TOP/HTDP/512M and EN8800GTS/HTDP/512M graphics cards. Featuring overclocking of the stream processors, the EN8800GTS TOP will allow users to enjoy a 7% boost in their gaming experiences. Moreover, just like the 8800GTX/Ultra, both graphics cards are designed with 128 stream processors for feature-rich DirectX 10 gaming and the best multimedia playback; while consuming less power with the new power efficient 65nm processors. Furthermore, the integrated SmartDoctor feature will provide users with the option to overclock the Shader Clock for even better graphical performances.
Amazing 7% Performance Upgrade
With the EN8800GTS TOP, gamers will gain performance boosts for the core clock from 650MHz up to 740MHz, memory clock from 1940MHz up to 2070MHz, and shader clock from 1625MHz up to 1800MHz. Such never-before-seen performance upgrades helps raise the EN8800GTS TOP's 3DMark06 score from 10977 to 11782 – an amazing 7% improvement in speed to any other reference designed board. Gamers will be left with an adrenaline rush when they experience unprecedented gaming performance only with the ASUS EN8800GTS TOP/HTDP/512M.
Overclock the Shader Clock with New SmartDoctor
ASUS garners a world's first by providing an overclocking utility that is able to tweak the Shader Clock on GPUs with the new SmartDoctor. With this application, users will be able to overclock the Shader Clock and Engine Clock independently for astonishing performance boosts without the hassles of rebooting or re-flashing their BIOS.
PCI Express 2.0 and 512MB Onboard Memory for Best Graphical Output
With both PCI Express and PCI Express 2.0 support, the ASUS EN8800GTS Series will enable users to enjoy double the data rate of the popular serial bus for faster and better experiences. With 512MB worth of memory onboard, performance will be greatly enhanced, and users can now fully enjoy games or movies without lag or stuttering.
Exclusive ASUS GamerOSD for Versatile Graphics Usage
The ASUS EN8800GTS Series also comes with the ASUS GamerOSD, which unleashes the true power of ASUS’ VGA cards. This feature is able to deliver GPU overclocking from onscreen displays during gameplay – allowing users real-time performance upgrades when they require it. Additionally, it also provides users with the option to record live gaming action or live broadcasting over the Internet with ease.
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Leadtek Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
Leadtek Research Inc is pleased to announce the launch of a new high-end graphics card to gaming enthusiasts, WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB. Fitted with a dual slot fan design for less noise and better cooling and with high stream processors of 128 units, the PX8800 GTS 512MB has again attained an impressive benchmark - about 45% higher 3DMark06 performance compared with PX8800 GTS 320MB.
Based on 65nm technology and powered by NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics processing units, WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB features a superb 512MB 256bit GDDR3 memory clocked in 1940MHz.Just as with the 8800 GT series, WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB is compatible with PCI Express 2.0 interface, the new bus architecture with double rate for a higher achievement. It is also ready for the most demanding bandwidth games and 3D applications in the future.
For true-to-life image quality, WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB makes perfect use of NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology in picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and vivid image scaling. It enables playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content at full HD resolutions with integrated High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support for the ultimate home theater experience. And with Dual Dual-Link DVI-I output, it sustains digital displays of up to 2560x1600 resolutions, supporting extreme HD games and entertainment.
With the latest Microsoft DirectX 10 with full Shader Model 4.0 support, PX8800 GTS512MB is able to deliver realistic gaming effects with film-quality, and provide users with a more amiable environment under the Windows Vista operating system.
Moreover, this new Leadtek graphics card complies with the NVIDIA Lumenex Engine offering stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates. The new card, with revolutionary unified architecture by GigaThread Technology, also fully supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, featuring extreme processing efficiency in advanced and next generation shader programs.
After waiting so long, gamers expect not only high-spec appeal but also power and value when it comes to the selection of a good graphics card. The brand-new WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB meets the upcoming market needs and expectations at a competitive price. Whether it's on your Christmas gift list or not, the PX8800 GTS 512MB is a graphics card you can rely on.
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Albatron Intros the 88GTS-512X Video Card
Albatron has announced the 88GTS-512X, a new enthusiast GeForce 8 Series VGA card. Using the referent 10-layer GeForce 8800GTS G92 PCB design, the 88GTS-512X GPU is endowed with a 650MHz core clock, PCI-e 2.0 support, and 512MB of GDDR3 memory with a 256-bit bus and 1940MHz clock speed.
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ZOTAC Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
ZOTAC International (MCO) Ltd. today announced its latest high-performance graphics card based on the new NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS graphics processor, the ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB. The new ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB features NVIDIA's unified architecture, which packs the raw power of 128 stream processors into a single graphics processor, to deliver blazing-fast performance and life-like graphics.
All 128 stream processors are clocked at 1625 MHz for blazing fast performance in current and next-generation game titles. NVIDIA's GigaThread Technology provides extreme rendering efficiency in 3D titles, for optimal performance with the 128 stream processors.
The new ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB packs 512MB of ultra-fast 1940 MHz memory to store high-resolution textures used by next-generation gaming titles. The 512MB of GDDR3 memory is fed by the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS GPU clocked at 650 MHz for the ultimate gaming experience.
“Our latest ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB provides gamers what they want – ultra-fast performance, lower power consumption and next-generation game compatibility,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International (MCO) Ltd. “The ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB raises the bar on what to expect from high-performance graphics cards.”
NVIDIA's unified architecture is backed by a PCI Express 2.0, or PCIe 2.0, interface for up to 5GT/s of bandwidth to constantly feed the GPU with data. PCIe 2.0 features backwards compatibility with existing PCI Express X16 motherboards while paving the way for future systems and components.
Featuring full support for Microsoft's DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0, the ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB delivers cinematic-quality effects and unparalleled visual realism. The cinematic-quality effects are backed by NVIDIA's Lumenex Engine for blazing-fast frame rates to deliver the ultimate next-generation gaming experience.
NVIDIA's 16x Anti-Aliasing Technology delivers high-quality anti-aliasing to smooth out all the jagged edges in games with lightning-fast performance. NVIDIA's 128-bit floating point high-dynamic range technology ensures the best high-dynamic range, or HDR, performance for realistic lighting effects in games with anti-aliasing support.
In addition to best-in-class 3D performance, the ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB packs a second-generation PureVideo HD video processor for the best digital home experience. The second-generation PureVideo HD video processor delivers high-quality de-interlacing, 3:2 pull down correction, edge enhancement and noise reduction to all video formats, standard and high-definition, for the best viewing experience on high-definition televisions and high-resolution monitors.
PureVideo HD technology also decodes high-definition video formats in hardware to free up the CPU cycles for other tasks. Supported high-definition video formats include H.264 and VC-1, typically used on Blu-ray and HD DVD disks.
The ZOTAC GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB supports high-definition content protection, or HDCP, technology for viewing protected content, when connected to an HDCP compatible monitor. HDCP protection is required to view high-definition Blu-ray and HD DVD video formats.
General details
- New ZOTAC GeForce 512MB
- PCI Express 2.0 interface
- Backwards compatible with PCI Express x16
- DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
- 128 stream processors
- Dual-slot active cooling solution
- 512MB GDDR3 memory
- 256-bit memory interface
- PureVideo HD technology with hardware decoding of high-definition video formats
- Dual dual-link DVI – up to 2560x1600
- HDTV output – 480p/720p/1080i
- S-Video output
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MSI Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
MSI, a leading manufacturer of computer products, proudly unveils its latest MSI NX8800GTS Series graphics card, base on NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTS Series GPU. After raising the number of stream processors inside GPU core, MSI NX8800GTS Series can achieve even better benchmark result or real application performance.
GeForce 8800GTS GPU come with all new wafering technology
Comparing with previous generation GeForce 8800 Series, the latest GeForce 8800GTS Series come with advance wafering technology which can effectively reduce heat and then give much higher range for over-clocking & executing 3D applications. Thanks to the more advanced wafering technology, the high-speed Stream Processors inside the GeForce 8800GTS Series can be increased to 128 units. Its operating clock is also raised from 1500MHz (GeForce 8800GT) to 1825MHz(GeForce 8800GTS-OC). The brand-new wafering technology makes MSI NX8800GTS Series even more powerful.
PCI Express 2.0 interface
With great innovation and capability, MSI take the lead in launching NX8800GTS Series graphics card which supports PCI Express 2.0 interface. PCI Express 2.0 has double data rate and lane of the bus comparing to previous generations. The MSI NX8800GTS Series has twice the bandwidth of PCI Express Gen 1 and backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.
We can expect that year 2008 there will be more native DirectX 10 games coming up, comments Vincent Lai, director of MSIs Global Marketing Group. There will be bunch of special effects that make use of the power of DirectX 10, such as DOF, Motion Blur, and Soft Particles. Gamers must have MSI NX8800GTS Series to make the gaming experience smooth enough as it should be!
MSI NX8800GTS Series the best choice of SLI gamers
MSI NX8800GTS offers low temperature, easy over-clocking, and high bandwidth twice that of PCI Express Gen. 1, the MSI NX8800GTS Series hit the market with surprisingly reasonable price tag. Enthusiast or casual gamers can have multiple MSI NX8800GTS Series graphics cards and build your own SLI platform now.
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Sparkle Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd. today announced the SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB Graphic Card, a unparalleled DirectX 10 gaming warrior who will make high end gamers' dreams come true.
Based on NVIDIA’s next generation G92 architecture, the SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card adopts innovative unified architecture, dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to times the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. Built upon technologies such as NVIDIA Lumenex Engine, providing support for DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0, NVIDIA Quantum Effects technology for physics computation and GigaThread Technology for extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
With most advanced 65nm chip manufacture technology from NVIDIA and TSMC, SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card bring less heat volatilization than 90nm GeForce 8800 GTS old brother. It will immerse gamers in cinematic realistic titles published in this holiday season, such as Crysis, Gears Of War, Unreal Tournament 3 and Call of Duty 4. SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card features 650MHz core speed, 128 stream processors with 1625MHz shader clock and high capacity 512MB 256-bit 1940MHz GDDR3 memory, which combine with Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 technology, providing the best visual experience in latest DirectX 10 games.
Making out for next generation data transportation standard, the SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card is one of the world's first PCI Express 2.0 graphic cards, which can maximize the usage of 5GT/s bandwidth (twice that of first generation PCI Express)provided by PCI Express 2.0 standard, to be full ready for future games and applications which have rigorous requirements on bandwidth. SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card is also compatible with with present PCI Express 1.1 motherboards with maximal convenience.
Delivering the best performance for both DirectX 10 and DirectX 9, SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphics card also features the NVIDIA PureVideo HD VP2 technology for superior quality playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray, and HD movie downloads. The new programmable video processing engine inside will take on all of the high definition H.264 HD video decoding, freeing the CPU to perform other tasks and significantly reducing power consumption, heat, and noise.
“High-end gamers will absolutely amazed by the sheer performance of the SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card. This DirectX10 gaming monster can run DirectX 10 titles, such as Gear of Wars fantastically even at HD resolutions of 1920x1200." Said Vivian Su, sales manager of SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd. "By supporting PCI Express 2.0 specification, it offers a massive bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications. SPARKLE GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB graphic card is the best choice for gamers seeking immersive DirectX 10 gaming and HD vide playing back experience this holiday season."
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Gainward Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
Gainward's Bliss 8800GTS 512MB version graphics card: Equipped with stunning 650MHz on the core clock and a super fast 970MHz on the memory clock, Gainward Bliss 8800GTS leads to an ultimate performance for enthusiasts, in addition, the amazing 512MB 256bit memory interface size can undoubtedly allow the graphics processors to achieve higher resolutions without running into memory capacity bottlenecks in games. Gainward’s Bliss 8800GTS is definitely the weapon you must have to lead the world of new generation games.
- Output port : Dual DVI-I (dual-link) and HDTV-out
- 512MB DDR3 memory with 970Mhz clock rate (DDR1940)
- Output port : Dual DVI-I (dual-link) and HDTV-out
- HDCP compliant (both DVI port)
- PCI Express version 2.0, provides up to 16GB/s bandwidth (2 times that of PCI express)
- High performance with super low noise cooling fan
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EVGA Launches Two 512MB 8800 GTS Cards
The ultimate in price/performance has arrived. Featuring 128 stream processors each individually clocked at a blazing fast 1.625GHz+ and an impressive 256-bit 512MB frame buffer interface giving you over 62GB/s of memory bandwidth, the EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB delivers a level of price/performance that enthusiast gamers have been demanding.
Performance
- New 65nm GPU clocked at 650MHz
- 128 Stream Processors at 1.625GHz
- 512MB of DDR3 at 1.94GHz
- Second Generation PureVideo HD
- PCI Express 2.0 Ready
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BFG Launches 512MB 8800 GTS
BFG Technologies, Inc. announced today the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB PCI Express 2.0 graphics card for a suggested retail price of $399 USD.
“In November, BFG introduced the GeForce 8800 GT, which provided customers best-in-class gaming performance at an amazing price.” said John Malley, senior director of marketing for BFG Technologies. “Today BFG is bringing that same price/performance leadership to the high-end enthusiast with the new BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB.”
Featuring 128 stream processors—each individually clocked at a blazing fast 1.674GHz, and an impressive 512MB frame buffer with 256-bit interface, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB graphics card delivers top-of-the-line performance at a compelling price. Rounding out this powerhouse graphics card are next generation features such as PCI Express 2.0 support and PureVideo HD which provides unprecedented video playback quality.
BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB
Core Clock: 675MHz vs. 650MHz standard
Shader Clock: 1674MHz vs. 1625MHz standard
Memory Data Rate: 1940MHz
Features Include:
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.
Built for Microsoft Windows Vista: NVIDIA’s fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface.
PCI Express 2.0 Support: Designed to run perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow’s most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D. PCI Express 2.0 products are fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support .
OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support: Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
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.
NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology: Advanced technology provides the ultimate viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA): Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications.
The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB will be available at leading retail and etail outlets throughout North America and Europe.
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POINT OF VIEW Launches Two 512MB 8800 GTS Cards
POINT OF VIEW is launching today the upgraded version of one of the best cards ever, the GeForce 8800 GTS.
Just like its predecessor, this GeForce 8800 GTS graphics card will be a double-slotted card with a high performance cooler. You may recognize this cooler structure from the GeForce 8800 Ultra, which is already famous for its incredible cooling capacity.
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Besides the exterior, also the interior is heavily upgraded. A better, faster en less power consuming core will do its work on 650Mhz while the 256-bit memory bus is powering 512 Mb of uber fast 1.0ns DDR3 memory, running on a ravishing 2 Gigahertz! Also not unimportant is the shaderclock, which has a mad speed of 1625Mhz.
With the faster core, shader and memory, this card will run all your games, movies and other multimedia applications as smooth as a baby! This new core also supports even faster and clearer playback of high definition content. Enjoy your Blu-ray or HD-DVD movies through the NVIDIA PureVideoHD technology!
As all cards from the GeForce 8 family, the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB has a full support for:
- Shader model 4.0
- Microsoft DirectX 9 and 10
- All efficiency improving functions of Vista such as Windows Sidebar
- High Definition content with the NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology.
As a cherry on the pie, Point of View also will release a factory-overclocked version of this already killer-card. The Point of View GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB Exo Edition will have a core boosted up to a raging 700 Mhz, a Shader clock doing its work on 1750 Mhz whilst the memory will keep running on an already high-speed of 2000Mhz.
The new GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB as well as the GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB Exo Edition are definitely worthy successors. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, get your head start with the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB card!
These cards are available from today and as a bundle with MotoGP '07 or Settlers VI: Rise of an Empire, depending on your location and sales point. Visit the "Where to Buy" section of our website for a sales point in your country.
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NVIDIA ForceWare 169.21 Beta Driver Released
The 169.21 BETA release of NVIDIA's ForceWare drivers for GeForce 6, 7, and 8 series GPUs highlights the following improvements:
- Added support for GeForce 8800 GTS 512 GPU.
- Recommended driver for the latest DirectX 9, DirectX 10, and OpenGL applications.
- Numerous game and application compatibility fixes. Please refer to the release documentation for more information on features, driver fixes, and known issues.
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