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

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY GeForce 8600 GT 512MB VCG86512GXPB-OC graphics card

SKU CH-MWDF-2WA6K

A PCI Express x16 graphics card with a GeForce 8600 GT GPU, 512MB GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus, 32 CUDA cores and dual DVI outputs

  • Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GT
  • Memory capacity512 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express x16
  • CUDA core count32
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • Factory-overclocked core at 576 MHz for extra speed
  • 512 MB GDDR3 on a 128-bit bus feeds the GPU fast
  • 32 CUDA cores enable GPU compute and physics
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV/S-Video drive two digital displays
  • DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 support modern titles

Product identity

The PNY GeForce 8600 GT is a DirectX 10 graphics card with 512MB GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit interface. It targets users maintaining or upgrading legacy systems that require a PCI Express x16 card with dual DVI outputs. The GPU runs at a factory-overclocked core speed of 576 MHz.

Deciding specification

The single specification that determines fit is the 32 CUDA cores paired with a 1460 MHz effective memory clock on a 128-bit bus. This combination sets the performance ceiling for DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 workloads at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1600. No other figure in the data changes the card’s capability tier.

Suitability

This card suits enthusiasts restoring period-correct hardware or needing basic multi-monitor support via two DVI ports and HDTV or S-Video output. It does not suit modern gaming, compute workloads, or applications requiring DirectX 11 or higher, nor does it support VIVO or TV tuner functions.

How it compares

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

Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 512 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 namePNY
Model nameVCG86512GXPB-OC
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 8600 GT
Memory capacity512 MB
CUDA core count32
Core frequency576 MHz (v. 540 MHz standard)
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1460 MHz (v. 1400 MHz standard)
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
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP or Vista
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
Tv-outHDTV / S-Video Out
VIVONo
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

What does the 576 MHz core clock deliver once the card is installed?

The 576 MHz core clock drives the GeForce 8600 GT GPU above the 540 MHz reference speed for higher shader and geometry throughput in DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 workloads.

What does the PCI Express x16 interface limit in practice?

The PCI Express x16 slot supplies the card with its full bandwidth ceiling for data moving between the GPU, the 512 MB GDDR3 frame buffer and the rest of the system.

What does the card need to fit and mount in a case?

The card occupies a single PCI Express x16 expansion slot and uses two DVI connectors plus an HDTV/S-Video bracket for display output.

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