Not long at all now before NVIDIA lift the curtain on their new entry-level / mid-range DX-10 based graphics cards. Following in ASUS's footsteps, MSI have also decided to pass on an announcement early which details their NX8500 and NX8600 series cards based on the NVIDIA 8500GT and 8600 GT/GTS. Images of each card are also contained within the press material.

Taipei, Taiwan - MSI, a leading manufacturer of computer products, proudly unveils the latest MSI graphics card - NX8600GTS/GT and NX8500GT Series. Incorporating the newest NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600 GT/GTS and GeForce® 8600 GT graphics processor which delivers superior cinematic resolution and high performance acceleration for today's demanding 3D graphic applications. The MSI NX8600GTS/GT and NX8500GT Series are the best choice for the most complete solution for the 3D and video application market at a sensible price.

The NX8600 series includes various state-of-the-art technologies such as NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates. Microsoft DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4.0 for great gaming experiences, and OpenGL® 2.0 to ensure top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL® 2.0 applications.