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EVGA GeForce 8600 GT graphics card with dual DVI ports and PCI Express x16 interface

EVGA

EVGA GeForce 8600 GT 256-P2-N751-TR graphics card

SKU CH-4GRH-RXSC7

DirectX 10 GPU with 32 CUDA cores, 256 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus and dual DVI outputs for 2560 x 1600 resolution

  • Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GT
  • Memory capacity256 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express x16
  • CUDA core count32
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • DirectX 10 support enables modern game compatibility
  • 32 CUDA cores accelerate parallel computing tasks
  • 256 MB GDDR3 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • Dual DVI outputs drive two digital displays
  • PCI Express x16 interface provides high-bandwidth connectivity

Entry-level DirectX 10 GPU

The EVGA GeForce 8600 GT is a DirectX 10 graphics card built for basic desktop upgrades and legacy system maintenance. It provides 32 CUDA cores and 256MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. The card targets users needing PCI Express x16 compatibility without modern power demands. It supports a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600 for dual-monitor productivity.

Passive thermal profile and modest draw

With a 540 MHz core clock and 1400 MHz effective memory clock the card runs cool enough for standard chassis airflow. No external power connector is required so total board draw stays within the PCI Express slot limit. The 400MHz RAMDAC and dual DVI outputs operate quietly during typical office or media playback workloads. SLI Ready certification allows a second card for multi-GPU configurations.

Fits older builds with dual DVI

The single-slot bracket and two DVI ports suit systems that still rely on analog or early digital displays. HDTV and S-Video outputs add legacy TV connectivity for media centre roles. PCI Express x16 installation needs no extra cables freeing case space and simplifying cable management. OpenGL 2.0 and DirectX 10 support cover period-correct titles and applications.

How it compares

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Price $53.99
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 nameEVGA
Model name256-P2-N751-TR
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GT
Memory capacity256 MB
CUDA core count32
Core frequency540 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1400 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support10
OpenGL support2.0
Multi-GPU supportSLI Ready
Audio & video
TV tunerNone
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x16
DVI ports2 x DVI
Dual-link DVI supportYes
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
Tv-outHDTV / S-Video Out
VIVONo
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

How do I install the EVGA GeForce 8600 GT into a PCI Express x16 slot and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the PCI Express x16 slot, press firmly until the retention bracket clicks, then connect the monitor to one of the two DVI ports; the step often missed is securing the rear bracket screw to the chassis.

What maintenance will the EVGA GeForce 8600 GT need over time?

Periodically clean dust from the heatsink and fan using compressed air to maintain airflow; the 256MB GDDR3 memory and GPU are soldered and not user-replaceable.

What limit appears first on the EVGA GeForce 8600 GT during sustained heavy load?

The 256MB GDDR3 frame buffer fills quickly at the 2560 x 1600 maximum resolution, causing texture swapping before the 540 MHz core or 1400 MHz memory clocks throttle.

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