MODEL- BFGE86256GTSOCE2    VENDOR- BFG TECHNOLOGIES
    
FEATURES- NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 256MB PCI-e with ThermoIntelligence
       Now the award-winning NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series architecture extends 
        to the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 with ThermoIntelligence 
        graphics card. Offering unparalleled levels of graphics realism and 
        performance for Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games for the 
        price point, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 graphics card also 
        includes the groundbreaking 2nd generation PureVideo HD processor 
        and full support for Microsoft Windows Vista.
       ThermoIntelligence series has been specifically designed to meet the 
        cooling demands of the discerning PC gamer and enthusiast. 
        Featuring custom air and water-cooled solutions, the 
        ThermoIntelligence series provides exceptional thermal performance 
        without the draw backs of traditional custom and after market 
        solutions. 
       Introducing the first Air cooled product as part of our 
        ThermoIntelligence series is the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC & 
        OC2 256MB PCIe graphics cards. These cards feature a brand new 
        exclusive cooling solution with exceptional thermal performance 
        that doesn't take up an additional add-in card slot or generate 
        excess acoustic noise.
    Includes BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS OC2 256MB graphics card, Quick 
      install guide, Two DVI to VGA adapters, Dual 4-pin Molex to single 
      6-pin PCI Express power adapter, HDTV dongle, Driver CD which 
      includes: NVIDIA ForceWare unified graphics drivers and Full 
      installation manual .pdf.
* Built for Microsoft Windows Vista
   NVIDIA's fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista 
   gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D 
   graphical user interface, included in the new operating system (OS) from 
   Microsoft. 
* Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
   World's first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers 
   unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects. 
* NVIDIA SLI Technology
   Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphics card 
   configuration for unequaled gaming experiences by allowing two graphics 
   cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI 
   Express graphics, SLI dramatically scales performance on today's 
   hottest games. 
* NVIDIA unified architecture
   Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to 
   geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 
   2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs. 
* GigaThread Technology
   Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, 
   simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in 
   advanced, next generation shader programs. 
* NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
   Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy with ultra-
   fast frame rates: 
    - 16X Anti-aliasing Technology:
      Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates 
      obliterates jagged edges. 
    - 128-bit Floating Point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting:
      Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic 
      lighting effects-now with support for anti-aliasing. 
* NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology
   Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a 
   new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU-all 
   the while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI. 
* NVIDIA ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
   Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability 
   with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare provides the 
   best out-of-box experience for every user and delivers continuous 
   performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs. 
* OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support
   Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications. 
* NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology
   Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and 
   control for multiple monitors. 
* NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology
   The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-
   processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, 
   accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.
* HDCP Capable
   Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security 
   specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the 
   playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-
   compliant displays. 
* PCI Express Support
   Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which 
   doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4 GB/sec. in both 
   upstream and downstream data transfers. 
     
  -- SPECIFICATIONs -----------------------------------
INTERFACE/BUS- PCI Express x16 
CHIPSET      - nVIDIA GeForce 8600 GTS GPU 
               720MHz Core Clock Speed
               1566MHz Shader Clock Speed
               11.7 Billion/sec. Fill Rate
               32 Stream Processors
VIDEO MEMORY - 256MB GDDR3 Memory(1110MHz clock - 2220MHz effective)
               36.2GB/sec Memory Bandwidth
RAMDAC       - Dual 400MHz 
CONNECTORs   - (1) S-Video/HDTV port
               (2) DVI-I ports (Dual-Link)
API SUPPORT  - Complete DirectX support, including Microsoft DirectX 10 
                 Shader Model 4.0.
               Full OpenGL support, including OpenGL 2.0 
RESOLUTION   - 240 Hz Max Refresh Rate  
               2048 x 1536 x 32-bit x85Hz Max Analog 
               2560 x 1600 Max Digital 
HDCP         - Yes (Requires other compatible components which are HDCP 
                 capable. Designed to meet the output protection management 
                 (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and 
                 HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie 
                 content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays).
REQUIREMENTS - 512MB of system memory 
               Microsoft Windows Vista -or- Windows XP 
               CD or DVD-ROM drive 
               50MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver 
                 installation.
               A 375W PCI Express-compliant system power supply with a 
                 combined 12V current rating of 37A or more. (Minimum 
                 system power requirement based on a typical PC configured 
                 with an Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 processor).
               A PCI Express-compliant motherboard with an available PCI 
                 Express x16 slot. A vacant slot below the PCI Express x16 
                 slot. 
               One 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors -or- 
                 Two 4-pin Molex power connectors.
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