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MSI GeForce GTX 260
$271.19
Released June, 2008
The Pros:Runs cooler than the equivalent GPU technology from AMD. Suitable for HTPC use - 1080p capable with HDMI output. Good mid-range performance on a wide range of games.
The Cons:Large footprint - might not fit in some cases. Comes with a noisy stock fan. Runs hot - doesn't come with a very efficient cooler.
The MSI GeForce GTX 260 series contains 2 cards. All of the cards contain the stock specification 896MB of DDR3 VRAM connected through a 448bit bus. Both utilize the stock cooler, and one remains at stock speeds while the other is overclocked from 576MHz/1998MHz to 620/MHz/2160MHz.
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Models
N260GTX-T2D896: A 896MB dual slot card, stock cooler, at stock clockspeeds(576MHz/1998MHz)
N260GTX-T2D896-OC: A 896MB dual slot card, stock cooler, at enhanced clockspeeds(620MHz/2160MHz)
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runs cooler than the equivalent GPU technology from AMD
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suitable for HTPC use - 1080p capable with HDMI output
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good mid-range performance on a wide range of games
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lots of headroom for overclocking and customization through the included drivers
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large footprint - might not fit in some cases
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comes with a noisy stock fan
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runs hot - doesn't come with a very efficient cooler
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requires a fair amount of power - might not be a suitable upgrade for off the shelf desktops
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