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Foxconn gets you into the world of DX10 and SLI without breaking the bank. This GeForce 8600GT based card comes with 256MB of GDDR3 memory so it can handle the advanced features found in today`s advanced operating systems. SLI support lets you double your power for flicker free playback in even the most detailed scenarios. Full DX10 and Shader Model 4.0 support let you run today`s games and be ready for the future. This is backed by NVIDIA`s Quantum Effect and Lumenex Engine for extremely real renderings that make you feel like you`re truly in the game. Both DVI ports are dual-link capable for use with today`s large monitors. The S-Video port lets you plug directly into your TV. It also supports component video HDTV signals making a great choice for use in an HTPC. Open a new world of processing with Foxconn's 8600GT!

Foxconn delivers the power with this 8600GTS based board. The core clock has been bumped from 675 to 685MHz and the memory clock from 2,000 to 2,050MHz for increased performance over normal cards. When you need a bit of a power boost, add another card in SLI mode and smoke your enemies like never before. The 2 dual-link DVI-I ports let you hook up to two monitors, or a monitor and TV. If you haven`t jumped to flat panel monitors, or if they don`t have DVI ports, you`re still ok since there are two DVI to VGA adapters. There is also an S-Video port that can transmit HDTV/component video as well as S-Video signals. The DVI ports are HDCP capable so you can watch HD-DVD and Blu-ray discs in full HD mode. NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology combines high-definition video and post-processing to deliver unprecedented picture clarity with spectacular video, color and precise image scaling. It provides a great picture and smooth movies with minimal CPU utilization. The advanced shader processors deliver Quantum Effects Technology, a new level of physics effects rendered on the GPU. These combine to deliver stunning visuals while allowing the CPU to focus on the game engine and AI.