nVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT 450MHz - 256MB GDDR2 SDRAM - Retail - MPN: BFGE85256GTE See Product Details
Description
The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT graphics card offers the features of the GeForce 8 Series architecture for an incredible value. Essential for accelerating the Microsoft Windows Vista experience, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT is designed to enhance the Windows Vista Aero graphical 3D interface, allow you to play Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games, and enjoy the ultimate HD movie experience with PureVideo HD technology.
Quick Glance
Video Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Slot Type: PCI Express x16
Interface Type: VGA Yes
Functionality: SLI
Installed Memory: 256
Summary
Product Title: BFG Technologies GeForce 8500GT Graphics Card
Manufacturer: BFG Technologies
Power Score: 4.1 | 1 Review
Graphics Chipset
Video Chipset: nVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Core Clock Speed: 450 MHz
Memory
Installed Video Memory: 256 MB
Memory Technology: GDDR2 SDRAM
Effective Memory Clock Speed: 800 MHz
Connectivity and Additional Features
Interface Connection: VGA Yes
Functionality: SLI
Compatibility
Slot/Port Type: PCI Express x16
System Requirements: 512MB of system memory CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive 50MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation PCI Express-compliant motherboard with one vacant PCI Express x16 slot 350W PCI Express-compliant system power supply Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Note:For the power requirements of two BFG nVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT-based graphics cards running in an nVIDIA SLI configuration
System Type: PC
Minimum Power Supply Required: 300 W
Slot Space Required: 1
Warranty
Warranty Information: Lifetime Limited Warranty
More Info
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The 8500 GT is a lower-end model in Nvidias 8 Series of consumer desktop graphics cards. Less aimed at gaming applications than higher-end 8 Series models, the 8500 GT is a less expensive option that fully supports Windows Vistas graphical enhancements while retaining support for DirectX 10. With only 16 processor cores and relatively low clock speeds, however, the 8500 GT may struggle with...
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