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EVGA GeForce 8500 GT Video Card
Fire up your games with the EVGA GeForce 8500 GT Video Card. The EVGA NVIDIA® GeForce® 8500 GT 1GB graphics card offers the features of the GeForce 8 Series architecture at an incredible value. Essential for accelerating the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ experience, the EVGA NVIDIA® GeForce® 8500 GT is designed to enhance the Windows Vista Aero™ graphical 3D interface, allow you to play the latest Microsoft DirectX® 9 and DirectX 10 games, and enjoy the ultimate HD movie experience with PureVideo™ HD technology.
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Knowledge
Before You Buy!
Make
sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For example, PCI
Express video cards won't work with motherboards designed only for AGP or
PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications carefully
or call us for expert advice.
ESSENTIAL
SPECS:
• Interface Type: PCI Express x16
• Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
• Video Memory: 1GB GDDR2
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Specifications
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Detailed Features
NVIDIA
Unified
Architecture |
NVIDIA
Lumenex™ Engine |
Microsoft
DirectX 10
Geometry Shaders |
NVIDIA Quantum
Effects Technology |
EVGA GeForce 8500 GT GPU Features
- 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 Unified Architecture click
here for demo »
Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with
the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare provides the best out-of-box
experience for every user and delivers continuous performance and feature
updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce® GPUs.
- click
here for demo »
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-fast
frame rates:
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates
jagged edges.
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting
effects-now with support for anti-aliasing.
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here for demo »
World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled
levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
- NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology click
here for demo »
Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new
level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU-all the while
freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
- GigaThread™ Technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous
threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation
shader programs.
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 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.
- Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA
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.
Requires other HDCP-compatible components.
- Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content on progressive
displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-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 films-converted-to-video, 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.
PureVideo uses 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.
- NVIDIA® TurboCache™ Technology
Shares the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory and dynamically
available system memory for turbocharged performance and larger total graphics
memory.
- OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-Notch compatiblity and performance for OpenGL applications
- 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, included in the new operating system (OS) from Microsoft.
- PCI Express Support
Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which doubles
the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4 GB/sec. in both upstream and downstream
data transfers.
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NVIDIA
ForceWare
It takes a powerful suite of software to complement these complex
processors. NVIDIA ForceWare™ unified software environment (USE)
is the key to unleashing the full power and features in NVIDIA’s
desktop, platform, mobile, and multimedia products. Delivering a proven
record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range
of games and applications, ForceWare ensures the best out-of-box experience
for every user and delivers.
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NVIDIA
SLI (Scalable Link Interface)
NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology is a revolutionary
approach to scalability and increased performance. NVIDIA SLI takes advantage
of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express™ bus architecture,
and features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPUs (graphics
processing units) and NVIDIA nForce4 MCPs (media and communications processors).
Together the NVIDIA SLI patent-pending technologies work seamlessly to
deliver heart-pounding PC performance. And depending on the application,
NVIDIA SLI can deliver as much as 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration
for unparalleled gaming experiences.
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Windows
Vista Ready
Windows Vista is the first operating system to require a GPU (Graphics
Processing Unit) to realize the best experience possible. |
PCI Express
Support
PCI Express is a new Intel bus architecture that doubles the bandwidth
of the AGP 8X bus, delivering over 4 GB per second in both upstream and
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A Closer Look
Minimum System Requirements
- 1GB of system memory
- Microsoft Windows Vista -or- Windows XP
- CD or DVD-ROM drive
- 100MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation
- 400W PCI Express®-compliant system power supply
- PCI Express-compliant motherboard with one vacant PCI Express x16 slot
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Not bad
Reviewer:
Talos13a on
Oct 11, 2009
Customer Rating:
3.5
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I've had mine for almost a year I believe and the only reason why I didn't rate the product higher is that the card's fan and heatsink combo seemed to be made with a lower quality standard, as mine crapped out, causing the PC to crash but fortunately I was able to keep it going by changing that particular problem out. |
Great gfx card. I love it
Reviewer:
Streek on
Jun 06, 2009
Customer Rating:
5.0
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I love this card. Looks great and works well. Does run a little hot but my case is cool enough to deal with it. DVI and VGA both output excellent quality.
Been about 4 months, still waiting on rebate. |
Reviewer:
Beo on
Jan 21, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.8
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My trusty,old Geforce finally croaked after seven years and two PC rebuilds. Was there any doubt what would go back in my new one?
Install was quick & perfect - booted and adjusted... no problems at all.
This is mounted on a 939 based Asus A8N-SLI mobo, with 2 gigs of Crucial Ballistix RAM. WIN/XP.
I'm not a gamer. This a video-based PC.. editing and video making with high-end sound. The card breathed life into the screen... that's what I wanted.
Perfect match for this system. A+ ($49!!?? are you kidding???) |
Reviewer:
Marty N. on
Jan 14, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.8
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I bought this to add dual-monitor capability to my HP media center AMD64 desktop running Vista Ultimate. The card installed fine. There were a few snags getting the setup to ''take'' -- had to power cycle a couple of times, but after a bit of trial and error it is working just fine. It drives a Samsung 22'' digitally and an old 17'' analog LCD monitor at the same time to make a great extended desktop. Only complaint: the board's fan is audible. I suppose I'll tune it out after a bit, but if you use the computer for live audio recording you might reconsider this card. Apart from that, a great bargain. |
Reviewer:
Anonymous
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Jan 13, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.3
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Ordered this video card on Christmas Eve and got it before New Year's. Fantastic value, can't go wrong with a $50 1GB DDR3 video card to upgrade from onboard graphics.
Runs WoW, CS;S, Half Life 2, Spore, all on medium to high settings. The nVidia drivers did require a small loop fix but it's a common problem and the patches are easily accessible. Also, EVGA has a 'No Wait Rebate' option where you pay $4 and get your rebate within 2 weeks, as opposed to the normal 8-10 wk wait. |
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What You Should Know
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Dual Monitor
Technology
Few PC users have ever experienced the huge productivity boost that comes
from using multiple monitors on the same PC. Ironically, many of
today's PC have the capability already installed, and Windows (since 2000)
natively supports dual monitors. Configuring dual monitors is so easy: just use
the second video port (if there are two separate ports installed), or add a
second video card or better yet, a video card that has dual DVI ports.
Then plug in your second monitor, change a couple of simple Windows settings,
and you have double the Windows Desktop. This lets you have your
spreadsheet and email visible at the same time, or PowerPoint and Photoshop.
The combinations are endless. And since most of the overhead is
handled by the video card, there is little significant impact (if any) on
system performance. Dual Monitors is one of the simplest, yet most
amazing productivity boosters you can add to your PC! Optionally, you can use a dual monitor stand and recover your workspace in the process!
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Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
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What
is SLI Technology?
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows
you to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple
NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce® SLI
media and communications processor (MCP).
How Does SLI Technology Work?
Using proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic
in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU) and MCP, NVIDIA SLI technology
delivers up to twice the performance of a single graphics solution.
SLI GPU Graphics Cards
NVIDIA SLI GPUs deliver powerful, elegant and super-rich graphics
for games and other graphics-intensive applications. Combining two NVIDIA
SLI-Ready certified graphics cards (with the same GPU) in a single system
with an nForce SLI MCP results in up to double the graphics performance. NVIDIA SLI-Ready GPUs feature dedicated, built-in SLI hardware logic
and take advantage of the additional bandwidth of the PCI Express bus
architecture. Connected by the SLI connector (which ships with all SLI-Ready
motherboards), each GPU has a maximized connection pathway, and can leverage
the second card for reaching top-speed performances. SLI Technology can
scale both geometry and fill rate performance for multiple GPUs and output
in both digital and analog formats for the highest image quality.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR SLI READY VIDEO CARDS
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Video Card Designs
Today's high performance video cards
enable amazing graphics, and frequently come emblazoned with high-impact
graphics, or in brilliant colors. These help to enhance the appeal of
the card. However, from time to time, manufacturers do change these
designs and colors, but this has no effect on the features, specifications,
or performance of the specific video card model, and will usually retain the
same manufacturer's model and part number. The images displayed for a
video card are based upon the sample provided by the manufacturer, and the
specific visual design you receive may vary. So remember, while the
card may look cool, it's the specs that matter! |
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Motherboard Support the Video Card You're Purchasing? Here's the Answer...
Before you
buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For
example, PCI Express video cards won't work with motherboards designed
only for AGP or PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications
carefully or call us for expert advice.
Close-Up:
PCI, AGP, and PCI-E (PCI Express)
Check
your motherboard and make sure you are purchasing the correct cardbus
type.
There are 3 types of cardbus slots currently available:
PCI, AGP, and PCI Express (PCIe 2.0 is compatible with PCIe slot)
PCI
- The most widely used I/O bus, it provides a shared data path between
the CPU and peripheral controllers, such as network, display, SCSI and
RAID cards. Though limited in terms of performance, they are considered
the best value when you upgrade your video capabilities on a PC. The PCI
interface can be found and used in nearly any motherboard.
Click
here to view our selection of PCI Cards
AGP
- The AGP slot is next in line of higher graphic performance. It was designed
especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. It offers up to
8x improvement over a PCI card, is 32 bits wide and runs at 66 MHz. It
provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one
AGP slot is on the motherboard. The motherboard must be equipped with
an AGP bus slot for an AGP card to be compatible.(AGP 1x provided a data
transfer rate of 264 Mbytes/sec. AGP 2x is 528 Mbytes/sec. AGP 4x is 1
Gbyte/sec. AGP 8x is 2 Gbytes/sec.)
Click
here to view our selection of AGP Cards
PCI
Express - PCI Express is the newest technology that
is superior to both PCI and AGP, in terms of graphic performance. It offers
performance as much as 4x faster than the fastest AGP 8X slot. PCI Express
connections can support fast data transfer rates, which can be used to
connect high-speed devices such as high-end video cards. The slots come
in different variations and speeds, such as x1, x4, x8, and x16. Presently,
most high-end motherboards meant for design, video production, or gaming
come with PCI express slots. To use a PCI Express card, your computer
must have at least one available PCI Express slot.
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here to view our selection of PCI Express Cards
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
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Mfg Part No:
01G-P2-N793-LR
UPC No:
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Box Size:
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Shipping Weight:
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