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VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 128MB DDR Memory Graphics Card

VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 128MB DDR Memory Graphics Card

List Price: $399.99
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Features:
  • AGP 4x-compatible with fast writes
  • 256-bit 3-D and 2-D graphics accelerator
  • High definition video processing engine
  • TV in/out connectors
  • DVI connector


Description:

Designed primarily for serious gamers and anyone who regularly pushes the 3-D rendering capabilities of their computer, the VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 is an extremely powerful graphics accelerator card based on nVidia's state-of-the-art GeForce4 Ti 4600 graphics processor unit. If you haven't upgraded your graphics engine in some time and are confident your computer is otherwise fast enough to support its fast clock speed, amazing texturing capabilities, and 128 MB high-speed DDR memory, the VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 will make your games look hotter and run smoother than you may have previously thought possible.

Installation was a snap, and even novice installers should have little trouble with it. Once you've installed the card, just plug in your display, turn on your machine, and follow the directions that appear in Windows.

If you're one of the many computer owners with a fast CPU and a GeForce2 or less powerful video card, the VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 will quite probably knock your socks off. It allows your graphics to run at higher resolutions so you enjoy a substantially more authentic display across the screen. In recent racing games such as F1 2002 from EA Sports, where a smooth frame rate is so critical to a good performance, we were able to crank the graphics options wide open and still experience a fluid, unencumbered drive. In 3-D shooters such as Unreal Tournament, the difference between a GeForce2 or less powerful card and the VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 is stunning. Character and object edges are sharp, textures are rich and lifelike, and lighting and explosions are spectacular.

If you have a television with an S-video jack, you can purchase a separate S-video cable, plug it into the TV In/Out connector, and play your games on the big screen (and record them on a VCR). The kit also includes a copy of CyberLink's excellent software DVD player PowerDVD, but lacks any bundled games or extra goodies.

Regardless, the VisionTek GeForce4 Ti 4600 is so far ahead of current game-production technology that anyone who purchases it can feel confident they're well-prepared for the future. Awesomely powerful, it is recommended to gamers who want the ultimate graphics experience. --Gordon Goble

Pros:

  • Incredible power
  • Easy setup
  • Uncompromising 3-D gaming performance
Cons:
  • Pricey
  • No bundled games
  • Many games do not yet support its capabilities
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