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ASUS GeForce 8600 GTS graphics card with passive cooler, dual DVI ports, PCI Express x16

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ASUS GeForce 8600 GTS SILENT graphics card

SKU CH-MW47-NMNPT

Passively cooled DirectX 10 GPU with 256 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus and 32 CUDA cores at 675 MHz

  • Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GTS
  • Memory capacity256 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express x16
  • CUDA core count32
  • Highest resolution3840 × 2400
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • Silent cooling keeps noise low during use
  • 675 MHz core clock drives responsive performance
  • 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
  • 256 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus handles textures
  • Dual DVI outputs support up to 3840 x 2400 resolution

ASUS GeForce 8600 GTS Silent Graphics Card

The ASUS GeForce 8600 GTS SILENT is a passively cooled graphics card built for quiet desktop systems. It uses the NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS GPU with 32 CUDA cores and a 675 MHz core clock. The 256 MB GDDR3 frame buffer connects over a 128-bit memory interface. It targets users who need silent operation and DirectX 10 support in a single-slot design.

PCI Express x16 Interface Limits

The card installs into a standard PCI Express x16 slot and draws power from the bus connector. The 128-bit memory bus and 1000 MHz DDR3 effective clock set the practical bandwidth ceiling for this GPU. Display outputs are limited to two DVI ports plus HDTV, S-Video and composite connectors. The maximum supported digital resolution is 3840 x 2400 at a 400 MHz RAMDAC rate.

256 MB GDDR3 Memory Decides Fit

The 256 MB GDDR3 capacity is the single specification that determines whether this card fits a given workload. It supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 feature sets but lacks the frame buffer space for modern texture loads. SLI Ready certification allows a second identical card for multi-GPU scaling. Choose this part only when a silent, legacy DirectX 10 upgrade with 256 MB memory is the exact requirement.

How it compares

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Price $50.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 256 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
CUDA core count 32
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameEN8600GTS SILENT/HTDP/256M
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution3840 × 2400
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GTS
Memory capacity256 MB
CUDA core count32
Core frequency675 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed2 GHz (1000 MHz DDR3)
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support10
OpenGL support2.0
Multi-GPU supportSLI Ready
Audio & video
TV tunerNone
HDCP supportYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x16
DVI ports2 x DVI
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector6-Pin
Compatibility
Supported platformsCertified for Windows Vista
More details
Cooling solutionSuper Silent and 41 °F cooler than reference design boards!
Tv-outHDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
VIVONo
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 256 MB version or is another capacity available?

Only the 256 MB variant is listed; no other memory capacity is offered for this model.

What does the 675 MHz core clock deliver in everyday use?

The 675 MHz core clock drives the 32 CUDA cores to handle DirectX 10 titles and general 3D workloads at the card’s rated performance level.

How does the PCI Express x16 interface affect real-world throughput?

The PCI Express x16 slot provides the full bandwidth path for the 128-bit GDDR3 memory subsystem, capping transfer rates at the bus’s native capability.

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