Foxconn announces some new cards

by: John - posted: 4/17/2007 11:00:00 AM

DX10 cards are going mainstream pricing as Foxconn has six new models coming out. The 8600GTS-256MB card has a core of 675MHz and a memory clock of 2000MHz. The OC edition of the card has a core of 700MHz and a memory of 2200MHz. A step below, the 8600GT-256MB card comes clocked at 540MHz for the core and 1400MHz for the memory. Of course, there's an OC edition of the card and that comes in at 560MHz for the core and 1560MHz for the memory. Finally, the low end cards see two variants of the 8500-GT clocked at 450MHz for the core and 800MHz for the memory. THere will be a 256MB edition and a 512MB edition. The 8500-GT cards are looking to come in at under $100 so those might be some really good cards for HTPCs or Vista.

Foxconn launch GeForce 8600 & 8500 series Graphics Cards

Factory Overclocked versions included in new DirectX 10 range 

Yan Tai, China, April 17th, 2007 – Foxconn, a leading global manufacturer of quality performance computing hardware, today announced the release of their NVIDIA® GeForce 8600GTS, 8600GT and 8500GT graphics cards. 
 
The new Foxconn GeForce 8600 graphics series feature NVIDIA’s revolutionary new DX10 unified architecture which brings unparalleled levels of graphics realism and performance to gamers. In addition, the new graphics cards include Foxconn’s unique cooling system, which is proven to increase overclocking capability by up to 15%. 

At the sub-$100 price point, the new Foxconn GeForce 8500GT delivers unprecedented levels of graphics realism and gaming performance, without emptying your wallet.  

Go Extreme with Foxconn 8600GTS and 8600GT Overclocked Versions

In addition to the standard GeForce 8600 and 8500 series cards, Foxconn is launching factory GeForce 8600GTS and 8600GT “Overclocked” graphics cards. These beasts are clocked at a stunning 700 / 2200 and 560 /1560 MHz (Core / Memory clock) respectively.

Both products are subject to Foxconn’s strict in-house testing and state-of-the-art manufacturing capability, which ensures ensure top-notch quality, excellent performance and long-term reliability for even the most demanding gamers worldwide. 

Foxconn Advantages:

1. Foxconn’s “Second-to-None” Quality

According to Toms Hardware, “Most graphics card ‘companies’ leave the actual production of their products to manufacturing experts such as Hon Hai Precision Industry Company, Limited (i.e. Foxconn)”. There is no doubt about Foxconn’s quality and engineering capabilities when it comes to the design and manufacture of graphics cards. 

2. Foxconn’s Value-Adding Bundle

Every Foxconn 8600 series graphics card comes bundled with two great software applications - Restore IT 7.0 and Virtual Drive Pro 10.0, along with FOXCONN’s proprietary “Foxware Overclock Utility”. These bundles retail at more than US$100.00 when acquired separately in local retail stores. 

Bundle Benefits:

• Back up your important hard drive data and game archives with Restore IT 7.0.
• Virtual Drive Pro 10.0 eliminates the need to swap game CDs one at a time.
• Foxware Overclock Utility makes graphics core / memory speed adjustments possible.

 

3. Foxconn Peace-of-Mind Warranty

Foxconn offers a 3 year manufacturer warranty on all video card products; we make sure every customer’s investment is well-protected. For more details please refer to www.foxconnchannel.com 

Foxconn GeForce 8600 and 8500 Series Graphics Cards Specifications: