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Faster. Stronger. Better
Straight Right Out of the Box.
BFG knows that gamers like to push their hardware to the max. That’s why
we’ve taken a powerful graphics processor from NVIDIA,® built a killer
card around it that features top of the line components, and runs faster than
a standard card. Safely, and at no extra cost to you. What that means is a competitively
priced product that performs better than similar cards costing the same. Oh,
and the lifetime warranty stays in full effect too.
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NVIDIA
GeForce FX 5500
For the casual PC user, the GeForce FX 5500 GPU delivers the industry-leading
features and performance you expect from NVIDIA. Backed by the renowned
NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) and the only GPU in its class
to support Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, the GeForce FX 5200 ensures the ultimate
compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software.
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CineFX
Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and
pixel shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible.
In addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
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High-Precision
Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art
3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX
GPUs bring you the industry’s best image quality for the most demanding
applications.
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nView
Multi-Display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum
flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user
control of the desktop experience.
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Digital
Vibrance Control (DVC) 3.0
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the
lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate,
bright colors in all conditions.
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A Closer Look
Features
- CineFX Engine
Powers cinematic effects beyond imagination. With advanced vertex and pixel
shader capabilities, stunning and complex special effects are possible. In
addition, increased horsepower delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
- DirectX 9.0 Optimizations and Support
Engineered for compatibility with the latest gaming and multimedia software,
the GeForce FX 5200 is the only DX9 GPU in its class.
- nView Multi-display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility
for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of
the desktop experience. NVIDIA GPUs are enabled to support multi-displays,
but graphics cards vary.
- Digital Vibrance Control (DVC) 3.0
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting
conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors
in all conditions.
Minimum System Requirements
- Intel Pentium®III, Celeron®, AMD®, Duron™, or Athlon™
class processor or higher
- 128MB of RAM
- 35MB available hard disk space (50MB for full installation) CD or DVD-ROM
Drive
- Microsoft® Windows® 98 or higher, ME, 2000, XP, NT4.0 with service
pack 5 or 6
- 250 watt minimun recommended power supply
- An available PCI 2.0 slot
What's Included
- BFG GeForce 5500 256MB PCI Video Card
- Installation Guide
- Drivers CD
- Gamer's Toolkit
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Latest Owner Reviews
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| REVIEW BY: jamesj116 Reviewed
Aug 12, 2006 |
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| Wonderful Tech support! I am running an older machine, with PCI slots only, and I had some small Issues, and they Helped me Out. The guy I talked to was completly understanding of my PC woes. BFG you guys are great. you get a ten out of ten from me! |
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| REVIEW BY: BOB R Reviewed
Aug 05, 2006 |
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| I up graded my grand daughter's (she only 7 years old) pc she has a game that would not run so she either had to use my wife's or my pc or not play the game so I picked up this card and in less than 15 min she was using her pc with her favorite game and loving it |
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| REVIEW BY: Mike Reviewed
Aug 05, 2006 |
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| This is a very nice product. It droped right in and works beutiful |
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| REVIEW BY: Ronjula Reviewed
Jul 22, 2006 |
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| Great Video Card with performance out of this world. |
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| REVIEW BY: Eagle Reviewed
Jul 08, 2006 |
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| Great Price, Fast Shipping and a Great Graphics card. I just upgraded from the old ATI 9200 128MB PCI card, and i can tell you this GeForce card has better graphic capabilities. Easy Install. Runs The Sims 2 OFB and Halo 2 Flawlessly. |
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| REVIEW BY: VTBubba27 Reviewed
Jun 27, 2006 |
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| Just got it in the mail- within 10 minutes I had the card in my computer and running. I can Play GTA San Andreas on mediumish settings at a good clip- Call of Duty and Sims 2 play well also.
My only grief with this card, is that it has for some reason shrunk the viewing area on my monitor- it isnt by much but its noticable. Also streaming video is a little choppy, but I think i can get that fixed by tweaking the settings.
All in all a great card, and for $55.00 with no rebate you can't really go worng |
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| REVIEW BY: pj_sinclair@hotmail.com Reviewed
Aug 24, 2006 |
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| Fan broke after two months |
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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!
Click Here To Find Video Cards - Look For Dual DVI/Dual Monitor Ready
Cards »
Click Here For Dual Monitor Stands »
Click Here For Great Deals On A 2nd Monitor » |
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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.
Click Here To Learn More »
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12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card. |
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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
current PCI hardware. |
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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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Will Your
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.
Click
here to view our selection of PCI Express Cards
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Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
TigerDirect.com
Warranty Information
8401 Woodbine Ave.
Markham, Ontario
Canada, L3R 2P4
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Monitors - Dual Monitors
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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!
Click Here To Find Video Cards - Look For Dual DVI/Dual Monitor Ready
Cards »
Click Here For Dual Monitor Stands »
Click Here For Great Deals On A 2nd Monitor » |
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PC Building Tips
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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.
Click Here To Learn More »
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PCI Cards How To Install
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12 Easy Steps to Installing a PCI Adapter
Card
The simple task of installing a PCI adapter card into a desktop computer
takes only a few minutes. All you need to complete the job is our handy
step-by-step, photo-illustrated guide and a Philips screwdriver. Please
note that there are many PCI adapters that can be installed in your computer
system. Therefore, this brief guide only covers the physical installation
of the card itself. To install peripheral attachments you will need to consult
the installation directions that come with the adapter card. |
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PCI Express
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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
current PCI hardware. |
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Video Card Designs
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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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Video Card Disclaimer
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Will Your
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.
Click
here to view our selection of PCI Express Cards
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