GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review and Shootout

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On the next few pages we'll show you some photos. The images were taken at 2560x1920 pixels and then scaled down. The camera used was a Sony DCS-F707 5.1 MegaPixel.

In alphabetical order again.

GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review

To let you know what to look for in the stores.

GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review

Obviously, we'll start off with BFG. Here we see the 8600 GTS. Pretty standard NVIDIA PCB design and cooler.

GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review

The GTS is HDCP capable, the 8500/8600 GT are not unless the board partner decides to include a crypto chip.

GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review

Single slot heatsink fan. Not at all noisy. As you can see, you'll need to connect the card to a PSU with the help of a 6-pin power connector. Guru3D recommends 350 Watts for one card, and 450 in SLI as minimum.

GeForce 8600 GT and GTS review

Fired up and benchmarking in the test system.

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