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ASUS GeForce 9600 GSO graphics card, PCI Express 2.0 x16, dual DVI ports, metal bracket

ASUS

ASUS EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M GeForce 9600 GSO graphics card

SKU CH-S0CR-WZASF

PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card with 96 CUDA cores, 384MB 192-bit DDR3 memory at 1600MHz effective, dual DVI outputs and 2560 x 1600 maximum resolution

  • Graphics processorGeForce 9600 GSO
  • Memory capacity384 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
  • CUDA core count96
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • 96 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
  • 384 MB 192-bit DDR3 memory feeds the GPU at 1600 MHz effective
  • Core clock 550 MHz with shader clock 1375 MHz drives DirectX 10 performance
  • Dual DVI outputs support up to 2560 x 1600 resolution
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface with SLI readiness

384MB GeForce 9600 GSO for PCIe 2.0 systems

The ASUS EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M is a DirectX 10 graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GSO GPU. It connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and targets users upgrading older desktops or building period-correct retro rigs. The card delivers 96 CUDA cores clocked at 1375 MHz with a 550 MHz core clock.

Dual DVI and HDTV output expand display options

Two DVI ports drive digital monitors up to 2560 x 1600 resolution. An integrated HDTV and S-Video output adds analogue connectivity for legacy displays or TV recording setups. The 400 MHz RAMDAC supports the analogue signals without additional adapters.

192-bit DDR3 memory bus defines bandwidth

The 384MB frame buffer runs on a 192-bit interface at an effective 1600 MHz clock. This memory subsystem determines texture throughput and resolution scaling in DirectX 10 titles. SLI Ready certification allows pairing a second identical card for multi-GPU scaling.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $105.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 384 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 96
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameEN9600GSO/HTDP/384M
Performance
Shader clock1375 MHz
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 9600 GSO
Memory capacity384 MB
CUDA core count96
Core frequency550 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1600 MHz (effective)
Memory bus width192-Bit
DirectX support10
Multi-GPU supportSLI Ready
Audio & video
TV tunerNone
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
DVI ports2 x DVI
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector6-Pin
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
Tv-outHDTV / S-Video Out
VIVONo
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

What cooling maintenance does the EN9600GSO/HTDP/384M need over time?

The single-slot cooler uses a fan that should be dusted periodically; no user-replaceable thermal pads or liquid components are present.

Which limit appears first when the 96 CUDA cores run at 1375 MHz for long periods?

The 192-bit DDR3 memory subsystem at 1600 MHz effective bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the 550 MHz core clock hits thermal limits.

How much heat and noise does the card produce when left running all day?

The 550 MHz GPU and 384 MB DDR3 draw modest power through the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, so the compact fan stays quiet and exhaust heat remains low inside the case.

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