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PhysX for less

Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 12:53 PM

Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Bjorn3D | Subject: Graphics Card

Switching to 40nm doesn't seem like the best of ideas right now, the supply problems are well known but it is a very important step for nVIDIA as they need to continue to evolve. Their new release takes a page from AMD's recent launch behaviour, they are leading with the low end first. The GeForce GT220 has a 720MHz GPU, 1GB of 1600MHz DDR3 and a 128bit memory bus and will set you back all of $80. The performance is perhaps a little less than what you would expect, the HD4670 tends to beat it at most tasks. There is a pair of nice features to the board, though Bjorn3D didn't make use of it in their review, this card can handle PhysX processing and it puts off very little heat so it makes sense to slip it in a system as a second (or third) GPU.

"If you happen to be one of the many people affected by the US economy, then you really don't have money to throw around. You may be looking to upgrade from your current onboard graphics, or want to upgrade your card. Either way the GT220 may be a great option for you. This card has the power to play all of the latest games, but does not include the high price tag of higher end cards. Granted this card will not perform as well as a higher end card, but playing the game is enough for some.

The GT220 is certainly a great option for anyone who fits into one of those categories. Today we have the Gigabyte version of the card. Gigabyte has long been known as a quality vender. They have even chosen to include an aftermarket cooler on their GT220. This not only allows the card to run cooler, but it also allows the card to overclock more. This can lead to higher frame rates. These higher frame rates are all free to you, so why not overclock some? Lets take a closer look at this card."

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