The Asus EN9600GT/HTDI/512M graphics card, based on the Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT chipset, is a mid-range gaming GPU that features 64 stream processors, 512MB of DDR3 memory, a 256-bit memory intrface, and support for SLI, Microsoft DirectX 10, and PureVideo technologies.
Currently priced at around $115, the video card has a core clock speed of 650MHz and a 900MHz memory clock.
The reviewed single-slot EN9600GT/HTDI/512M has a Glaciator Fansink, two DVI ports, and an S-Video output.
We have benchmarked the Asus EN9600GT/HTDI/512M on a PC with:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ CPU at 3.2GHz
Asus M2N-E SLI Motherboard
2GB DDR2 800MHz Memory
Seagate 320GB 7,200rpm HDD
Cooler Master M620 620W Power Supply
Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit OS
GeForce 175.19 Drivers
The test results are:
3DMark 06
9635 3DMarks
4465 SM2.0 Score
4234 HDR/SM3.0 Score
2343 CPU Score
Windows Experience Index
5.9 Desktop Performance for Windows Aero
5.9 Business and Gaming Graphics Performance
Crysis Demo
41.5fps @ 1280x1024, Medium Settings, No AA
24.5fps @ 1280x1024, Medium Settings, AAx4
24fps @ 1280x1024, High Settings, No AA
18,3fps @ 1280x1024, High Settings, AAx4
12.6fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, No AA
10fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, AAx4
World in Conflict Demo
51fps @ 1280x1024, Medium Settings, No AA, No AF
43fps @ 1280x1024, Medium Settings, AAx4, AFx4
33fps @ 1280x1024, High Settings, No AA, No AF
28fps @ 1280x1024, High Settings, AAx4, AFx4
28fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, No AA, No AF
23fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, AAx4, AFx4
F.E.A.R.
97fps @ 1280x960, Maximal Settings, No AA, No AF
57fps @ 1280x960, Maximal Settings, AAx4, AFx16
66fps @ 1680x1200, Maximal Settings, No AA, No AF
38fps @ 1680x1200, Maximal Settings, AAx4, AFx16
Company of Heroes
59fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, DX 9, No AA
57fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, DX 9, AAx4
36fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, DX 10, No AA
35fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, DX 10, AAx4
Temperatures
33C on Idle
49C During 3DMark 06 Test
You can play even the most demanding games, such as Crysis, with this edition of the GeForce 9600GT. However, for smooth gaming on higher resolutions consider buying some of the more powerful GPUs or dual EN9600GT/HTDI/512M cards (if you have an SLI compatible motherboard).
Check GeForce 9600 GT prices.
