Press Release
24 April 2007
 
SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT Graphic Card Brings Maximum Gaming Power with lower Price Point

   

    Taipei, Taiwan - April 24, 2007- SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., a professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today announced the extension of SPARKLE GeForce 8 Series line-up to include one new GeForce8 graphic card- SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB.

 

    Based on NVIDIA’s new generation G86 unified architecture, SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card features fast 450MHz core speed and 128-bit  512MB DDR2 video memory. It supports advanced Shader Model 4.0 graphic rendering technology, bringing high-resolution DirectX 10 gaming, stunning Microsoft Windows Vista graphics, and stellar HD DVD and Blu-ray video playback to virtually everyone regardless of budget.

 

    Helped with NVIDIA Lumenex engine, SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card delivers incredible image quality and stunning High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting effects with twice the precision of previous DirectX 9 generations. NVIDIA Quantum Effects technology enables SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card to achieve advanced physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU. SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card features PureVideo HD technology which leverages the revolutionary second-generation video-processing engine in the GeForce 8500  GPU to deliver the highest-quality playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray movies on everyday PCs. The new programmable video processing engine embedded in  SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card takes on all of the high definition H.264 HD video decoding, freeing the CPU to perform other tasks and significantly reducing power consumption, heat, and noise.

 

   "NVIDIA's DirectX 10 unified architecture with GigaThread™ technology enable SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card to bring unparalleled reality to upcoming DirectX 10 gaming. Helped with SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card, now mainstream pc gamers can enjoy cutting-edge, next-generation DirectX 10  features at the price points they love." said Kevin Wang, sales director of SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd." SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card also meet rigorous demand from HD video enthusiasts. Using brand-new PureVideo HD technology, SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB graphic card enables HD video enthusiasts to enjoy Blu-ray and HD DVD  movies playing back on mainstream PCs with unparalleled low CPU utilization."
 

Specification

Model Number

SF-PX85GT512U2 / SF-PX85GT512U2-HP

Graphics Processing Unit

GeForce 8500 GT

Core Clock

450MHz

Memory Type

512MB  DDR2

Memory Interface

128-bit

Stream Processors

16

Shader Clock

900MHz

Bus Type

PCI-Express 16X

RAMDAC

400 MHz

Output

DVI-I + HDTV

HDTV

Resolution up to 1920 X 1080i

HDCP

Optional


 

SPARKLE GeForce 8500 GT DDR2 512MB Graphic Cards Features and Benefits :
  • NVIDIA® unified architecture
     Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering up to 2x the gaming performance of prior generation GPUs.
  • GigaThread™ Technology
    Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing.
  • Full Microsoft® DirectX® 10 support
     World’s first DirectX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and film-quality effects.
  • NVIDIA® SLI™ technology
     Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single graphic cards configuration for unparalleled gaming experiences by allowing two cards to run in parallel. The must-have feature for performance PCI Express® graphics, SLI technology dramatically scales performance on today’s hottest games.
  • NVIDIA® Lumenex™ Engine
     Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates: 16x Anti-aliasing: Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 16x sample rates obliterates jagged edges 128-bit floating point High Dynamic-Range(HDR):Twice the precision of prior generations for incredibly realistic lighting effects-now  with support for anti-aliasing.
  • NVIDIA® Quantum Effects™ Technology
     Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable a new level of physics to be simulated and rendered on the GPU –all white freeing the CPU to run game engine and AI.
  • NVIDIA® ForceWare® Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
     Delivers a proven record of compatibility reliability and stability with the widest range of games and applications ForceWare provides the best out-of-box experience and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.
  • OpenGL® 2.0 optimizations and support
     Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.
  • NVIDIA® nView® Multi-Display Technology
     Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
  • PCI Express support
     Designed to run perfectly with the PCI Express bus architecture, which doubles the bandwidth of AGP 8X to deliver over 4 GB/sec. in both upstream and downstream data transfers.
  • Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
     Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates –up to 2048x1536@85Hz.
  • Dual Dual-Link DVI Support
    Able to drive industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600.
  • Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
    NVIDIA’s fourth-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the Windows Aero 3D graphical user interface.
  • NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
    NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD technology is the combination of high-definition movie decode acceleration and post-processing, HDCP circuitry, and integration with HD movie players that delivers the ultimate high-definition movie experience on a PC.
  • Discrete, Programmable Video Processor
    NVIDIA PureVideo is a discrete programmable processing core in NVIDIA GPUs that provides superb picture quality and ultra-smooth movies with low CPU utilization and power.
  • Hardware Decode Acceleration
    Provides ultra-smooth playback of H.264, VC-1, WMV and PEG-2 HD and SD movies.
  • Spatial-Temporal De-Interlacing
    Sharpens HD and standard definition interlaced content on progressive displays, delivering a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-end home-theater systems.
  • High-Quality Scaling
    Enlarges lower resolution movies and videos to HDTV resolutions, up to 1080i, while maintaining a clear, clean image. Also  provides downscaling of videos, including high-definition, while preserving image detail.
  • Inverse Telecine (3:2 & 2:2 Pulldown Correction)
    Recovers original film images from films-converted-to-video (DVDs, 1080i HD content), providing more accurate movie playback and superior picture quality.
  • Bad Edit Correction
    When videos are edited after they have been converted from 24 to 25 or 30 frames, the edits can disrupt the normal 3:2 or 2:2  pulldown cadence. PureVideo uses advanced processing techniques to detect poor edits, recover the original content, and display  perfect picture detail frame after frame for smooth, natural looking video.
  • Video Color Correction
    NVIDIA's Color Correction Controls, such as Brightness, Contrast and Gamma Correction let you compensate for the different color characteristics of various RGB monitors and TVs ensuring movies are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out regardless of  the video format or display type.
  • Integrated SD and HD TV Output
     Provides world-class TV-out functionality via Composite, S-Video, Component, DVI, or HDMI connections. Supports resolutions up to 1080p depending on connection type and TV capability.
  • HDCP Circuitry
    Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.
  • HD Movie Player Integration
    NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology powers the world's leading HD movie player software applications, providing the optimal HD DVD and Blu-ray movie experience.
  • Noise Reduction :
    Improves movie image quality by removing unwanted artifacts.
  • Edge Enhancement:
    Sharpens movie images by providing higher contrast around lines and object.

 

  

 

About SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd.
SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd, established in 1982, is a high-end VGA card manufacturer and supplier to mainly provide NVIDIA series VGA card. With its strong R&D ability and investment in both hardware and software, Sparkle aims to provide the most price-competitive products while with best-in-class quality and service. Not only launch partner, Sparkle is also one of the certificated vendors of NVIDIA. Currently, SPARKLE products sell in more than 80 countries and on the web at www.sparkle.com.tw