| Product Summary | | Manufacturer: XFX | | Mfg Part#: PV-T86S-WAHG | | UPC: 00778656044272 | | Buy.com Sku: 205097705 | | Item#: C3JN4C | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 63380 | | See more in NVIDIA Video Cards |  |
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| | | | Product Guides | | | | | The XFX GeForce 8400 GS offers the features of the GeForce 8 series architecture at an incredible value. Being Windows Vista ready, the GeForce 8400 GS run Vista features quickly and seamlessly. Allowing you to play the latest Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games, and enjoy outstanding HD DVD/Blu-ray movie experience.
| MODDER FRIENDLY WARRANTY! Heres the deal: XFX will repair and service your 6, 7, and 8 Series Graphics Card for as long
as you live. Even for those of you who know how to push our cards to the limits, if anything goes wrong, XFX service it free of charge. All you have to do is register the card with XFX online . If you ever decide to sell or give the card away to someone, XFX will still honor the protection plan for the second owner as well. They just need to register the card with XFX. You get the protection AND the added value of being able to pass along a full warranty. |
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Built for Microsoft Windows Vista
NVIDIA's third-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista give users the best possible experience with the 3D graphical user interface in the upcoming operation system (OS) from Microsoft.
Full Microsoft DirectX 10 Support
Worlds first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
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 GPUall while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI.
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology
The combination of high-definition video processors and NVIDIA DVD decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater. (Feature requires supported video software.)
NVIDIA unified architecture with GigaThread technology
Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation shader programs.
OpenGL 2.1 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR)
Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effectsnow with support for anti-aliasing.
16x Anti-aliasing
Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.
DVI Support
Drives the new generation of desktop digital flat panel displays and projectors.
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.
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.
400MHz RAMDACs
Industry's fastest RAMDACs support QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates.
Advanced Spatial Temporal De-interlacing
Smoothes video and DVD playback on progressive displays to deliver a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-end home theater systems.
NVIDIA Lumenex Engine
Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates.
| | Features |  | Chipset: GeForce 8400GS | | Memory: 256MB | | Memory Type: DDR2 | | Memory Clock: 800Mhz | | Memory Bus: 64 bit | | Memory Bandwidth: 6.4 GB/sec | | Core Clock: 450MHz | | Shader Clock: 1200Mhz | | Fill Rate per Second: 3.6 Billion pixels/sec | | DirectX Support: DirectX 10, DirectX 9 | | Open GL Support: Open GL 2.0 | | HDCP Support: YES | | HDTV Ready: YES | | Vista Supported: YES | | Bus: PCI Express x16 | | Ports: (2) DVI - S-Video (HDTV) | | Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | | SLI Ready: YES | | Dual Monitor: YES | | Fan / Heatsink: FAN | | Warranty: Double Lifetime / Modder Friendly |
| | Tech Specs | | Chipset: GeForce 8400GS | | Memory: 256MB | | Memory Type: DDR2 | | Memory Clock: 800Mhz | | Memory Bus: 64 bit | | Memory Bandwidth: 6.4 GB/sec | | Core Clock: 450MHz | | Shader Clock: 1200Mhz | | Fill Rate per Second: 3.6 Billion pixels/sec | | DirectX Support: DirectX 10, DirectX 9 | | Open GL Support: Open GL 2.0 | | HDCP Support: YES | | HDTV Ready: YES | | Vista Supported: YES | | Bus: PCI Express x16 | | Ports: (2) DVI - S-Video (HDTV) | | Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600 | | SLI Ready: YES | | Dual Monitor: YES | | Fan / Heatsink: FAN | | Warranty: Double Lifetime / Modder Friendly |
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| Customer Reviews |  | | Value |  4.5 | | Performance |  4 | | Ease of Use |  5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4 |
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
1 of 5 Video card overheats Friday, December 21, 2007
markbrumm from Ocala Fl
The specification say this card had a fan heat sink but it does not. This card overheats when running in 1080P resolution for my media center PC. It took me several weeks to have tech support come to the obvious conclution. Now they want me to return it for a replacement but will not cross ship. Was this review helpful?  
4 of 5 Great Price, Good Product Saturday, December 08, 2007
A Customer from Ann Arbor, MI
For the price, this is a great video card. I didn't need it for gaming, but it has drastically improved the performance of my computer. My computer came with ATI Radeon Express 200, which was really bad. This is a good video card for an excellent price. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Works fine out of box Monday, December 03, 2007
A Customer from Tempe, AZ
Ordered this card and just plugged it into my desktop. Works well with linux. Had to go in normal login and reconfigure the desktop and the card works without any issues. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 video card Monday, December 03, 2007
Jack from Birmingham, AL
This is a very good video card, which I bought when I had to replace my motherboard. My screens are crisper than before. Again, I'm not playing any video games, but it works great for what I do, and the rebate didn't hurt my feelings at all. Was this review helpful?
1 of 5 Driver causing system crush Monday, December 03, 2007
Mugg from Sugar Land, TX
Cheap and easy to install. Support dual monitor (DVI+Analog). Quiet and perform OK with vista (score 3.5). It caused system to take long time to shutdown or restart and back with unexpected shutdown error from vista without solution even after I downloaded and installed the latest driver from nVidia. Since my new system came late after I ordered this card, I cannot RMA the card with great buy.com 14 days return policy, which means I have to trash it and get a new one like 8600GT instead. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Great price. Good performance. Monday, December 03, 2007
A Customer from London, Ohio
Runs games much better than the onboard nVidia 7050PV it replaces. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Very timely purchase Friday, November 30, 2007
A Customer from Sunnyvale,CA
The product is shipped fast and on time, in very good shape.The video Card is very nice in this price range.It has a broad range of feature:such as supporting HD DVD decoding,TV output, etc. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Budget card for a budget mind Friday, November 30, 2007
Luke from Carlstadt, NJ
An okay card for an okay computer. For most people, this will suffice and will be a tremendous upgrade over integrated video. If you don't know much about computers, don't worry! It's a breeze installing it. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 So far so good..... Thursday, November 29, 2007
A.S. from Roseville, CA
Barely fits (consider length issues in mid-atx cases), but works well with my Dell 22" - leaps and bounds better than the integrated chipset that I had to suffer with while I waited for this card to ship.
I'm not a gamer, so I can't really comment on the real performance of the card. Seems to work real good for editing video off the digicam. Was this review helpful?
2 of 5 not that fast and too hot Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A Customer from macomb mi
Basically when watching a video or something it tends to almost lock up at times and i think its because its almost over heating. if you touch the heat sink on it, it literally will burn your finger in a half second. ive never felt a card get this hot before and im a computer tech. maybe something is wrong but im not all that happy with it.
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5 of 5 Cheap Video Card...that got cheaper Wednesday, November 28, 2007
beancity from Utica, NY
This card was definitely an upgrade from my old card, but had I waited a couple more weeks - the price dropped to about half what I paid.
No problems with compatibility or installation. I'm very satified with my purchase Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Excellent XFX Quality & buy.com Pricing! Monday, November 26, 2007
PatM from Albuquerque NM
This is an excellent video card for any system with a PCIx16 slot. Not the 'state-of-the-art' by today's standards, but even that won't be in a week or two! This board carries a very recent nVidia chip and memory. Easy to drop-in and get up and running. Linux, with nVidia driver installed, recognized the board and it came up fine. Performs perfectly, and buy.com pricing and service to back it up - buy it, you'll like it! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 great price + great performance = happy experience Saturday, November 24, 2007
A Customer from Sammamish, WA
I got this card a few days ago, and boom suddenly I can play star wars best of PC with ultra high detail on T-day. I am very pleased with the price i paid (less than $28 if I receive the rebate)and the performance I got. This card did a lot better job than my 256MB ATI X800XL PCI-e card on the game. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Great card for low profile desktops Tuesday, November 20, 2007
A Customer from Columbus, OH
Bought two of these and installed it in two Dell low-profile desktops. Both Dell's had onboard graphics. I had to make some metal brackets to fit the low profile case to mount the card to, but the cards work beautifully. I am using these machines to display media presentations full screen on the secondary monitor while controlling the application in the primary monitor, and it works just great. Also I needed a silent card. These are passively cooled but generate some heat, so my case fan spins up and down more than it used to to exhaust the hot air. Overall a great value for the money. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Practically Plug-and-Play for Vista Monday, November 19, 2007
SS from Amherst, MA
I was stunned at the ease of compatibility with vista. I literally inserted the hardware, it prompted me for software, then I was done. Overall I've had so many problems with vista (3 wireless adapters and counting) just like everyone else that this product was a breath of fresh air. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Just a Great Deal on State-of-the-Art Video! Saturday, November 03, 2007
Pat Martini from Albuquerque NM
Searching the 'net for a high performance, but reasonably priced PCIe video card, I found the XFX 8400GS here at buy.com for a real bargain price. An exclusive buy.com $20 rebate was also offered - I couldn't pass up this great deal.
buy.com got the thing shipped the same day, and I got it 2 days later - perfect! Their website and service is second to none!!
I popped the board into my AM2 Opteron dual core motherboard, and it came right up under Suse Linux. The nVidia driver recognized the card immediately, and the configuration was exactly as advertised. I am very satisfied with the XFX card and the great service from buy.com - I recommend both very highly!! Was this review helpful?
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Excellent graphics card for the money Friday, October 19, 2007
A Customer from Denver, CO
Getting this card for $35 (with rebate) was a steal. With an effective 512mb, this card beautifully handled demanding graphic-intensive games like Bioshock and Neverwinter Nights 2 with options turned up. Very pleased with the performance and value. Was this review helpful?
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Nice card, weired clock speed Wednesday, October 17, 2007
A Customer from FL
Overall this card is pretty good serving as an entry-level video card, since it is just a stripped down 8500GT with only 64bit memory bus. The strange thing about this card is that the Nvidia driver reporting the memory clock is only 333MHz (which means 666MHz), instead of the spec says 400MHz(800MHz). When I tried to set the memory clock to 400MHz, the video card will crash 1 out of 4 times. I don't know is it me or the card, but I did open a ticket with XFX and waiting for their response now. Was this review helpful?
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