Selecting the proper video card is one of the most challenging choices for a gamer. Deciding on which brand, manufacture, type, performance level, and price level leaves a consumer with some research work to do. If you are not up to date on the latest cards on the market, you might even find it a bit overwhelming to sort through all the needed information. Choosing the right card is critical if you are an avid gamer. Today we are going to take a look at a card that will add a little more confusion into the picture, the BFG Tech NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS OC 512MB.
First Impression:
About BFG Tech:
"BFG Technologies' brand of NVIDIA-based 3D graphics accelerators are
designed to appeal to the PC enthusiast and hardcore gaming consumer.
We offer a full line of NVIDIA-based
graphics cards at various price points to meet the needs of the entry
level gamer to the hardcore, performance driven customer.
Many
of our employees are gamers and PC enthusiasts, and we provide hardware
and marketing that reflects our passion and excitement for the latest
technology. We build hardware that is stable, well supported and cost
competitive.
BFG Technologies delivers the latest 3D
graphics technology before our competitors, offers lifetime warranties
on all graphic products, and provides free expert technical support and
a company commitment to the enthusiast lifestyle through gaming
LAN-party sponsorships, gaming events, and high-visibility
participation in industry trade shows.
We listen to what
our customers want in a hardcore gaming card. We solicit feedback from
gaming and PC communities through LAN events and focus groups to gather
information to continuously improve our products and services and meet
the needs of our customers. Our goal is to be recognized by the
enthusiast community as a company that understands and responds to
consumer feedback."
Looking at the graphic on the front of the BFG Tech 8800 GTS OC 512MB, it reminds me of how I feel after installing some video cards.. Opps... I better watch it, I don't want to get flamed again for such a comment. By looking at the packaging, we can see that BFG offers the main features and specifications of the card for any retail consumers.
Upgrade your graphics for the best gaming experience
• The Gamer's Choice for Extreme High Definition Gaming • Windows Vista and DirectX 10 ready • Ultra-smooth playback with Blu-ray and HD DVD discs
GENERAL COMPUTING BFG graphics cards are essential for the best Windows Vista experience
• Premium user experience in Windows Vista with dedicated graphics processor • Connect 2 LCD displays for increased productivity • View crisp, vibrant photos with unprecedented color clarity thanks to NVIDIA DigitalVibrance Control
HD VIDEO Revolutionary new 2nd generation PureVideo HD processor for the ultimate HD movie experience
• Easy output to your TV or HDTV • Ultra-smooth HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc playback in High definition • HDCP capable for high definition video
GAMING Revolutionary new architecture delivers an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience in DirectX 10 games
• Offers an amazing combination of price, power and performance for extreme high definition gaming
• 128 Stream Processors combined with 512MB of high-speed GDDR3 delivers top-of-the-line performance
• PCI Express 2.0 compatibility offers support for tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and is fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards.
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.
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.
1 - NVIDIA SLI certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. 2 - Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product. 3 - Requires other HDCP-compatible components.
