The very new PCI Express 2.0 interface delivers more power and greater data throughput in new generation PCI Express 2.0 compatible motherboards while maintaining backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards. The new PCI Express 2.0 interface sends data to the graphics card's 512MB of GDDR3 memory for smooth performance and realistic textures in current and next generation PC games. The 512MB of GDDR3 memory communicates with the graphics processor with its ultra wide 256-bit memory interface. The Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB graphics card features 1800MHz fast memory paired with the new NVIDIA G92 graphics processor. - Benchmark Reviews

Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB Graphics Card Review

The Zotac GeForce 8800 GT also features a boosted core clock to 660MHz, up from the default 600MHz clock speed setting for an added performance boost. The compatibility with DirectX 10 and Shader Model 4.0 ensures that the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT is ready any current and upcoming gaming titles. And with NVIDIA's unified shader architecture, the GeForce 8800 GT features 112 stream processors for unparalleled 3D processing capabilities. Fully backed by NVIDIA's Lumenex engine, the Zotac card delivers true 128-bit floating point high dynamic range lighting capabilities and excellent gaming performance.

When NVIDIA originally released the GeForce 8800 series, the gaming industry was stunned. The performance yielded by the newly minted top-level GeForce 8800 GTX nearly doubled that of the next best offerings prior to their launch. At that particular time, the high price tag seemed acceptable for a narrow majority. As of October 2007 NVIDIA has lifted the embargo on the much anticipated G92 and launched the GeForce 8800 GT 512MB video card. The GeForce 8800 GT is the first graphics card to transition to the more efficient 65nm process, and the first to support PCI Express 2.0.

Zotac improves upon NVIDIA's reference design with their own versions of the GeForce 8800 GT 512MB video card. ZOTAC presently offers two variations of the GeForce 8800 GT, to include the extremely overclocked AMP! Edition boasting performance at the very edge of the G92's capabilities. NIVIDA has designed the GeForce 8800 GT to be a more efficient addition to the GeForce 8 family products. While the performance may be on-par with the power hungry GeForce 8800 GTX, it should please you to learn that the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT graphics card consumes almost half the power under high power full 3D load.

Like nearly all GeForce 8 series of graphics cards, the product presentation is inviting and informative to the consumer. Plainly stated on the retail box is everything from the basic features to the advanced details and specifications. Zotac has done a great job of packaging, and the colorful design add to the excitement. We consider the entire pre-G92 series to be very attractive as a whole, primarily because of the double height heatpipe cooling. While the general appearance of the Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB video card is attractive, the plastic shell covering the heatsink gives this product too much of a plastic look.

In conclusion, our recommendation is to get your own Zotac GeForce 8800 GT 512MB video card as soon as you can. We don't mean that statement to be an advertisement for Zotac, not that they'll mind it, but quite frankly we are so impressed with the mighty little GeForce 8800 GT that we are already planning on purchasing another for an SLI set and some extreme overclocking. With performance on par with the GeForce 8800 GTX, and exceeding the previous GeForce 8800 GTS, you can imagine how popular this model will be to enthusiasts and gamers looking for solid performance at a value based price.