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MSI GeForce 6600 graphics card with silver cooler and metal bracket, D-SUB DVI and S-Video ports visible

MSI

MSI NX6600-VTD256 GeForce 6600 256MB graphics card

SKU CH-37SS-DK32G

AGP 4X/8X graphics card with GeForce 6600 GPU, 256MB 128-bit DDR memory at 500 MHz, 300 MHz core clock, DVI, D-SUB and S-Video/Composite outputs, plus VIVO support

  • Graphics processorGeForce 6600
  • Memory capacity256 MB
  • Interface typeAGP 4X/8X
  • Highest resolution2048 × 1536
  • Type of memoryDDR
  • Core frequency300 MHz
  • 256 MB DDR memory supports higher texture detail
  • 128-bit memory bus feeds the GPU at 500 MHz effective clock
  • Eight pixel pipelines process geometry at 300 MHz core speed
  • DVI, VGA and S-Video outputs drive up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
  • VIVO capability adds video capture alongside TV output

Product identity

The MSI NX6600-VTD256 is an AGP graphics card built around the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GPU. It targets users upgrading older systems that still rely on AGP 4X or 8X slots. The card provides 256MB of DDR memory on a 128-bit bus and supports DirectX 9 with OpenGL 1.5 for period-correct gaming and multimedia.

Thermals and power

The GPU runs at a 300 MHz core clock while memory operates at an effective 500 MHz. A 400 MHz RAMDAC drives the single D-SUB output up to 2048 x 1536 resolution. Typical desktop use keeps power draw modest and fan noise low thanks to the card's conservative clock speeds and simple single-slot cooler.

Sustained load behaviour

Under extended 3D workloads the eight pixel pipelines maintain steady throughput without aggressive throttling. The 128-bit memory interface delivers consistent bandwidth for textures at the 500 MHz effective rate. Video-in and video-out via S-Video and composite remain functional during long sessions, making the card suitable for legacy HTPC or capture tasks.

How it compares

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Price $178.99
Cheaper than about 76% 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).
Core frequency 300 MHz
Lower than about 99% of the 1,624 comparable items (median 1.82 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameNX6600-VTD256
Memory
Type of memoryDDR
Display
Highest resolution2048 × 1536
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 6600
Memory capacity256 MB
Core frequency300 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed500 MHz
Memory bus width128-Bit
DirectX support9
OpenGL support1.5
Audio & video
TV tunerNone
Ports & slots
Interface typeAGP 4X/8X
D-Sub ports1 x D-SUB
DVI ports1 x DVI
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 2000/XP
In the box
In the boxNX6600-VTD256
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
Pixelpipelines8
Tv-outS-Video / Composite Out
VIVOYes
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

How do I install the NX6600-VTD256 into an AGP 4X/8X slot, and what step is often missed?

Align the card with the AGP 4X/8X slot, press firmly until the retention clip clicks, then attach the monitor cable to the DVI or D-SUB port before powering on.

What maintenance or replacement will the GeForce 6600 card need over time?

Clean dust from the heatsink and fan periodically; the 256MB DDR memory and GPU are not user-replaceable, so only the whole card would be swapped if it fails.

Which limit appears first when the NX6600-VTD256 runs under sustained load?

The 128-bit memory interface at 500 MHz effective clock saturates before the 8 pixel pipelines at 300 MHz core, capping fill-rate in extended 3D sessions.

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