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ZOTAC GeForce 9600 GT graphics card with dual DVI ports and PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface

ZOTAC

ZOTAC GeForce 9600 GT ZT-96TES3G-FSL graphics card

SKU CH-B2CB-HQNSS

Delivers 512MB GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit bus with 64 CUDA cores clocked at 600 MHz core and 1500 MHz shader speeds over PCI Express 2.0 x16

  • Graphics processorGeForce 9600 GT
  • Memory capacity512 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
  • CUDA core count64
  • Highest resolution2560 × 1600
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • 512 MB GDDR3 on a 256-bit bus for high bandwidth
  • 64 CUDA cores at 1500 MHz shader clock for parallel processing
  • Core clock 600 MHz with 1800 MHz effective memory for responsive frame rates
  • Dual DVI plus HDTV/S-Video/Composite outputs for flexible display connections
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface with DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 support

ZOTAC GeForce 9600 GT 512MB

The ZOTAC GeForce 9600 GT is a discrete graphics card built on the NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT GPU. It targets desktop users who need a PCI Express 2.0 x16 upgrade for older systems. The card provides 64 CUDA cores clocked at 600 MHz core and 1500 MHz shader speeds. It suits mainstream gaming and multimedia tasks from the DirectX 10 era.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 and 256-bit GDDR3 limits

The board connects through a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, capping bus bandwidth at the 2.0 specification. Memory runs at an effective 1800 MHz across a 256-bit interface using 512MB of GDDR3. DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 support define the feature ceiling. Maximum digital resolution reaches 2560 x 1600 via the two DVI outputs.

Upgrade from integrated or GeForce 7 series

This card replaces integrated graphics or entry-level GPUs such as GeForce 7 series models. The jump adds 64 unified shaders, a 256-bit memory bus and hardware DirectX 10 support. It is worth the move when a motherboard offers a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and the power supply can feed the board. The dual DVI ports also enable dual-monitor setups that older boards often lack.

How it compares

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Price $114.99
Cheaper than about 90% 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 64
Lower than about 99% of the 1,946 comparable items (median 4,352).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameZOTAC
Model nameZT-96TES3G-FSL
Performance
Shader clock1500 MHz
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Display
Highest resolution2560 × 1600
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce 9600 GT
Memory capacity512 MB
CUDA core count64
Core frequency600 MHz
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Effective memory speed1800 MHz
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support10
OpenGL support2.1
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
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP/Vista
Environment & compliance
Rohs compliantYes
More details
Cooling solutionSingle Fan
Tv-outHDTV / S-Video / Composite Out
VIVONo
RAMDAC400 MHz
3D VISION game readyYes

Questions about this item

How much video memory does the ZOTAC GeForce 9600 GT ZT-96TES3G-FSL provide?

The card ships with 512MB of GDDR3 memory connected through a 256-bit interface running at an effective 1800 MHz clock.

What does the 600 MHz core clock mean for actual performance?

The 600 MHz core clock drives the 64 CUDA cores and pairs with a 1500 MHz shader clock to handle DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 workloads at up to 2560 x 1600 resolution.

Will the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot limit this card in a modern motherboard?

The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface; it will run at 2.0 speeds even in a newer 3.0 or 4.0 slot, which is sufficient for the 512MB frame buffer and 256-bit memory bus.

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