Galaxy GeForce GT240 Reviewed: High Performance and Low Power
Introduction
NVIDIA announced the 40nm GeForce 210 and GT220 graphics cards back in October, completing its first transition of desktop products to more advanced 40nm process. In order to offer better gaming performance in the entry-level segment, NVIDIA released another 40nm product in the form of GeForce GT240.
NVIDIA GeForce GT240
As a successor of GeForce 9600GT/GSO, GeForce GT240 is available in GDDR3 and GDDR5 variants which are clocked at 1800-2000MHz and 3400-3600MHz respectively.
The GT215 based GeForce GT240 is powered by 96 stream processors, features a shrinked memory interface of 128-bit, and doesn’t require external power connector. It boasts a low TDP of only 70W, according to the company.
GeForce GT240 highlights:
* Being built on TSMC’s 40nm fabrication process;
* Be equipped with GDDR5 memory;
* No 6-pin power connector required;
* Support for new-generation PureVideo HD technology to enable high-definition video decoding;
* DirectX 10.1 and SM 4.1 support.
Introduction
High-definition Playback Capability
Badaboom Transcoding Capability
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November 25th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
For just a few dollars more, you can get a 5750 which is miles better than the GT240 and it has the option to go with a dual card mode, DX11 and other stuff. The GT240 is a horrible deal.
November 25th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
@Aramid –> Agree.
November 26th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Indeed. 5750 best bang-per-buck.
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