PNY Verto NVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP 8X 256 MB DDR Graphics Card ( VCG66256APB )

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A2AIKU
• Item model number: VCG66256APB
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Multimedia

Featuring dedicated video hardware to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance, the GeForce 6600 delivers smooth, artifact free video playback at any window size, plus an integrated HDTV-output for an unmatched multimedia experience.

Gaming

The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 delivers advanced visual effects for next-generation games. The only GPU in its class with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, the GeForce 6600 delivers ultra-realistic effects, unmatched features, and rock-solid stability so you can play your game the way it's meant to be played.

NVIDIA nView Multi-display Technology

Advanced multi-display technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitor set-ups.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

• NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 engine: Powers the next generation of cinematic realism. Full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 delivers smoother and faster game play with stunning special effects.
• NVIDIA UltraShadow II Technology: Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects. Second-generation technology delivers more than 4x the shadow processing power over the previous generation.
• NVIDIA Intellisample 3.0 Technology: Delivers ultra-realistic visuals with no jagged edges at lightning-fast speeds.
• NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 Technology: Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.
• Integrated HDTV Encoder with Video Scaling and Filtering: High-quality scaling and filtering technology improves video playback quality at any window size, including full-screen HDTV resolutions.
• NVIDIA PureVideo Technology: High-definition video processing delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color and precise image scaling for all video content.
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support: Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all Microsoft DirectX 9.0 applications, including gaming titles utilizing Shader Model 3.0.
• Microsoft OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support: Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications.

Product Description

Package Includes: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP 8X Graphics Card, Quick Installation Guide, CD with PDF instruction guide, Forceware drivers, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c, GeForce demos, PNY and NVIDIA Desktop Wallpapers
Featuring dedicated video hardware to reduce CPU utilization and improve overall system performance, the GeForce 6600 delivers smooth, artifact free video playback at any window size, for an unmatched multimedia experience. The NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 engine powers the next generation of cinematic realism. combined with DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, it delivers smoother and faster game play with stunning special effects. NVIDIA UltraShadow II Technology enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects. Second-generation technology delivers more than 4x the shadow processing power over the previous generation. Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 adjusts coloe digitally for separate, bright colors in all lighting conditions. An integrated HDTV Encoder with Video Scaling and Filtering improves video playback quality at any window size, including full-screen HDTV resolutions. 8.0 GB/sec. memory bandwidth 2.4 billion texels/sec. fill rate 225 million vertices/sec. setup 8 pixels per clock (peak) 16 textures per pixel (max in a single rendering pass) Dual 400MHz RAMDACs Maximum display resolution - 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz Flat-panel display support with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 Compatibility and performance for all Microsoft DirectX 9.0 that use DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications Operating Systems - Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, or Windows NT4.0 (Service Pack 6) DVI-to-VGA adapter HDTV-out breakout pod S-video cable

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Window XP compatible, May 8, 2006

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Phillip R. Torres "Emperor Source" (Taos, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PNY Verto NVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP 8X 256 MB DDR Graphics Card ( VCG66256APB ) (Personal Computers)

I was origanally runing with window ME but update to XP first edition. this card has made my lifwe easier by upping all my graphics and games. the product I got was correct and true to it's stats. and the price was reasonable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Price, cool mod, April 17, 2006

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Antonio A. Pulido Lopez "SirAntuans" (Leon, Gto. Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PNY Verto NVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP 8X 256 MB DDR Graphics Card ( VCG66256APB ) (Personal Computers)

Im trying for first time with PNY Tech and i very happy i instaled this card w P4 2.6 agp 8x 1gb of ram and all my games run pretty good without troubles.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Graphics card, August 5, 2006

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Dale E. Long (Bay Shore, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PNY Verto NVIDIA GeForce 6600 AGP 8X 256 MB DDR Graphics Card ( VCG66256APB ) (Personal Computers)

Works like a charm, easy software installation and a nice jump from a 64megabite card.