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Great Price!
Chaintech GeForce 6600 Video Card
Supercharge your gaming with the power of an nVidia GeForce 6600 GPU. The nVidia®
GeForce™ 6600 GPUs deliver best-in-class performance and advanced visual effects
for next-generation games. The only GPU in its class with support for Microsoft®
DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, the GeForce 6600 delivers ultra-realistic effects,
unmatched features, and rock-solid stability so you can play your game the way
it’s meant to be played.
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nVidia
GeForce 6600
Supercharge your gaming with the power of an nVidia GeForce 6600 GPU.
The nVidia GeForce 6600 GPUs deliver best-in-class performance and advanced
visual effects for next-generation games. The only GPU in its class with
support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0.
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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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CineFX
3.0 Engine
Powers the next generation of cinematic realism. Full support for Microsoft®
DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special
effects. Next-generation shader architecture delivers faster and smoother
gameplay.
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UltraShadow
II Technology
Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software's Doom
III, that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects.
Second-generation technology delivers more than 4× the shadow processing
power over the previous generation.
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Intellisample
3.0 Technology
The industry’s fastest and highest quality antialiasing delivers
ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds.
Extends performance and quality gains to higher resolutions and antialiasing
levels.
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Unified
Driver Architecture (UDA)
Part of the nVidia Forceware unified software environment (USE). The nVidia
UDA guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers.
Simplifies upgrading to a new nVidia product because all nVidia products
work with the same driver software.
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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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AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1BG/sec.
AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer
and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother
video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.
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Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
- CineFX 3.0 Engine
Powers the next generation of cinematic realism. Full support for Microsoft®
DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects.
Next-generation shader architecture delivers faster and smoother gameplay.
- UltraShadow II Technology
Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software’s Doom III,
that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects. 2nd-generation
technology delivers more than 4x the shadow processing power over the previous
generation.
- Intellisample 3.0 Technology
The industry’s fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with
no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds. Visual quality is taken to new
heights through a new rotated grid sampling pattern.
- Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Part of the nVidia Forceware unified software environment (USE). The nVidia
UDA guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies
upgrading to a new nVidia product because all nVidia products work with the
same driver software.
- 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. Please verify multi-display support in the graphics
card before purchasing.
- Digital Vibrance Control 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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Latest Owner Reviews
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| REVIEW BY: D Reviewed
Aug 25, 2006 |
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| Great deal! I play BF2, NFSMW, Black & White 2, Age of empires 3 all with this graphics card. Took me about 10 minutes to install. Dont forget to hook up the power supply to the card. Great Card |
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| REVIEW BY: Milo Reviewed
Aug 01, 2006 |
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| I recently purchased this video card to upgrade from my Geforce 5200. I'm very pleased with this investment as it has greatly enhanced my gaming experiences. I was running Oblivion at bare minimum specs with my 5200, but with the Chaintech, I still only have 512mb Ram, and its running unbelievable. I encourage this card to anyone who is looking for a good deal and good upgrade. 5 stars easily. |
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| REVIEW BY: SPM_III Reviewed
Jul 25, 2006 |
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| for the price this is the best video card around. i had no problems installing it or using it. it is a great card i highly recomend it. |
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| REVIEW BY: Mark H Reviewed
Jul 21, 2006 |
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| Great card for those stuck with AGP. I've been playing Oblivion at 1024x768 and have no complaints. |
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| REVIEW BY: dr.deep Reviewed
Jul 12, 2006 |
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| Wow strong card.. my last upgrade for AGP. worth the money. tigerdirect fast shipping. wil shop agan |
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What You Should Know
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DVI: Digital Visual Interface! What
Is It?
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a
video interface standard designed to maximize the visual quality of digital
display devices such as flat panel LCD computer displays and digital
projectors. It was developed by an industry consortium, the Digital Display
Working Group (DDWG). It is designed for carrying uncompressed digital video
data to a compatible monitor or projector, and is partially compatible with
the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard in digital mode (DVI-D).
DVI represents a major improvement in image quality over the older VGA
standard.
The DVI interface uses a digital protocol
in which the desired illumination of pixels is transmitted as binary data.
When the display is driven at its native resolution, it will read each
number and apply that brightness to the appropriate pixel. In this way, each
pixel in the output buffer of the source device corresponds directly to one
pixel in the display device, whereas with an analog signal the appearance of
each pixel may be affected by its adjacent pixels as well as by electrical
noise and other forms of analog distortion.
Previous standards such as the analog VGA were designed for CRT-based
devices and thus did not use discrete time display addressing. As the analog
source transmits each horizontal line of the image, it varies its output
voltage to represent the desired brightness. In a CRT device, this is used
to vary the intensity of the scanning beam as it moves across the screen.
The two types of DVI interfaces are Single
Link and Dual Link. Following are the features and benefits of each:
Single Link - The Single Link interface is limited to a maximum pixel
clock of 165 Hz. It uses four (4) twisted pairs of wires (one each of Red,
Green, Blue and Clock). Maximum resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz.
Dual Link - The Dual Link interface is most common for today’s modern
LCD monitors. It provides three times as many pixels as the Single Link
interface. And its maximum clock may exceed 165 Hz. Dual Link uses six (6)
twisted pairs wires with two (2) each for Red, Green, and Blue, as well as
on pair for Clock. Dual Link’s maximum resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60Hz.
When you use the Dual Link Interface you can use a longer cable because of
its higher bandwidth. Dual Link also provides HDCP support, which is
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The Display Data Channel or DDC is a digital connection between a computer
display and a graphics adapter that allows the display to communicate its
specifications to the adapter. The standard was created by the Video
Electronics Standards Association (VESA). The purpose of this standard
is to define a communications channel between an electronic display (e.g.
CRT, LCD, etc. displays) and a host system. The channel may be used to carry
configuration information to enable ‘plug & play’ and allow optimum use of
the display. The channel may also carry display control information.
Today’s computing and consumer electronic
environments demands that systems offer user-friendly set-up. With the
growing popularity of intuitive and simpler software user interfaces, hardware
manufacturers are responding with plug-and-play systems and peripherals.
However, for the user to receive full benefit from these advances,
standardization is necessary. VESA, as the prominent standards organization
for graphics subsystems, has developed a communications channel between the
host and the display. This communication channel offers basic configuration
information plus a standard way of communicating advanced functionality.
The current version of DDC, called DDC2B,
is based on the I²C bus. This is a serial bus that allows multiple bus
masters, although DDC2B allows only one master – the graphics adapter. The
monitor (e.g. a CRT or LCD) contains a read-only memory (ROM) chip
programmed by the manufacturer with information about the graphics modes
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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
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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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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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SA6600256
UPC No:
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C460-7044
TigerDirect.com
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