BIOSTAR launches NVIDIA 9600GT

BIOSTAR Microtech Int'l Corp. announced today their rendition of the NVIDIA 9600GT chipset called the V9603GT52. The company claims that the compact size and the extraordinary performance (90% performance gains over the comparable 8 series chipset) will make you buy their offering.

Using the phrase "Turn Your PC Into An Immersive Entertainment System", it is clear their ploy is to capture end-users hearts and minds by bringing high-end performance to the mainstream crowds.

Basic features are a core clock speed of 650MHz with a memory clock speed of 1800MHz. The 512MB memory, 256-bit interface, and Dual DVI & HDTV outputs should also keep you satisfied.

In addition the card will host all the NVIDIA proprietary features for the chipset that are listed below:

OpenGL® 2.1 Optimization and Support
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
GigaThread™ Technology
NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine
16x Anti-aliasing Technology
128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Lighting
NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology
NVIDIA® ForceWare® Unified Driver Architecture (UDA
DirectX® 10 Support
NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology2
Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
HDCP Capable
High-Quality Scaling
Inverse Telecine (3:2 & 2:2 Pulldown Correction)

The V9603GT52 MSRP in USA is set at $189.