Posted to Video Cards 2009-06-15
Factory-modified a.k.a. "overclocked" graphics cards tend to outperform their stock counterparts by a long shot, and the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC Graphics Card (BFGR96512GTOCE) is no exception. While the installation is a little tricky, this massive powerhouse is worth both the money and hassle. With 512MB GDDR3 internal memory and an overclocked core memory clock, this graphics card has the ability to play all the latest HD content and video games with ease. Overall this model performs as expected for the mid-range price. In more ways than one, the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC is exactly the same as its factory brother, except it has a vamped up core clock and better fan. The stronger GPU fan may attribute to the bulky size of this card. Some users have complained that the size makes it difficult to install, while others say it depends on the desktop PC being installed on. Prospective buyers should also note that a stronger power supply unit (400Mhz+) will be required to use this graphics card. Overall, this is a good graphics card, but the barrage of users who have complained of "crashes" makes one wonder if it is worth buying. But if you are on a budget and want performance, this may be the best for your buck.
FeaturesThis graphics card comes with many of the classy features that have now become standard on modern video cards. For example, this GeForce 9600 GT comes with two dual-link DVI-I connectors plus HDTV and TV outputs-something that nearly ALL newer cards feature. It lacks an HDMI port (which would've made it more special), but what can one expect for the median price? Of course, being a NVIDIA, this card comes with onboard SLI capability, which is great for gamers who want to attach another card to boost their overall performance. PerformancePerformance-wise, much cannot be expected for such a medium price, but the overclocked GPU really helps. BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC Graphics Card could use more onboard RAM, especially since the hardcore video games of late have intensive hardware requirements. The PCI Express (x16) bus architecture, combined with the dual RAMDACs (400Mhz), helps speed things up, but this graphics card could easily be obsolete three years from now. But from a value standpoint, the performance is spectacular, especially when compared to the original, non-overclocked edition of this graphics card. SummaryAlthough the BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC Graphics Card comes with the latest technologies, such as DirectX 10 and HDCP support, it appears that out-of-the-box overclocking is the only modification made from the original edition. If you are a middle-level gamer or video editor who doesn't need the most powerful card on the block, then this model is for you. But if you are a dead-serious gamer who craves the latest power-packed graphics card, you are advised to search elsewhere. The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT OC Graphics Card performs exceedingly well on the majority of modern video games, but it lacks the features and performance to run ALL of your new programs full blast. Pros
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