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XFX 8400GS 256MB Video Card Review
XFX 8400GS Card and Features Introduction
The Bundle
XFX 8400GS Card and Features
Installation and Usage
Gaming on the XFX 8400GS
Test Setup and Software
Call of Duty 4 DX9
Crysis DX10
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. DX10
Enemy Territory - Quake Wars DX9
3D Mark
Conclusion
  Written by: Chris Gump 03/01/2008
  Edited by: Elric Phares

Let’s take a look at the technical side of things, for those of you who are interested. The specifications listed here are taken directly from XFX’s website, so refer there for changes in specs or features.

Shader Clock

1200 MHz

Memory Clock

800 MHz

Clock rate

450 MHz

Chipset

GeForce 8400 GS

Memory

256 MB

Bus Type

PCI-E

Memory Type

DDR2

Memory Bus

64-bit

Output

DMS-59, HDTV-out (HDMI capable with HDMI upgrade kit)

Highlighted Features

Low Profile Compatible [bracket not included] , Half Height PCB , HDCP Ready , RoHS , Vista , HDTV ready



Features

128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR)
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects—now with support for anti-aliasing.

16x Anti-aliasing
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.

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.

Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates--up to 2048x1536@85Hz.

DVI Support
Drives the new generation of desktop digital flat panel displays and projectors.

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 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 and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.

NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates.

NVIDIA nView Multi-Display Technology
Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.

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 while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.

OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications. NVIDIA nView Multi-display Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.

PCI Express Support
Designed to run perfectly with the next-generation PCI Express bus architecture. This new bus doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X delivering over 4 GB/sec. in both upstream and downstream data transfers.

Now its time to talk about the card itself, and take a look at what might not be listed in the specs above. This card is, in a word, small. Though the spec sheet says it’s not included, the low profile bracket is in fact in the package. For those of you looking for a viable DirectX 10 solution for a tiny case. IT also runs at a nice cool temperature, so this could even be a viable card for those of you looking to build a low-profile LAN computer, just don’t expect the highest detail in all your games.

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