XFX and MSI, both, unveils their latest Dx10 graphics cards incorporating the newest NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT/GTS and GeForce 8600 GT graphics processor which deliver superior cinematic resolution and high performance acceleration for today’s demanding 3D graphic applications.
These cards include various state-of-the-art technologies such as the NVIDIA Lumenex™ Engine which delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates. Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 for great gaming experiences, and OpenGL 2.0 to ensure top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL 2.0 applications.
Preview
8500 GT with 256mb RAM
8600 GT with 265mb RAM
8600 GTS with 256mb RAM
MSI's entire Line-up
Price Chart
| Model | Core | Memory Speed | RAM | MSI price | XFX price |
| 8500 GT | 400 | 800 MHz | 256 | 6700/- | 6200/- |
| 8600 GT | 540 | 1.4 GHz | 256 | 12500/- | 10000/- |
| 8600 GTS | 700 | 2.1 GHz | 256 | 16500/- | 16500/- |
| 8600 GTS Over-clocked | 720 | 2.18 GHz | 256 | N/A | N/A |
XFX 8600 series graphics card will be available along with 3 years warranty at a suggested end user price beginning Rs 6,200 for 8500GT, Rs 10,000 for 8600 GT and Rs 16,500 for 8600 GTS from all the 50 Rashi branches and select Rashi partners across India.
Where as, MSI cards will be available all-over the country via MSI’s Authorised Distribution branches such as Tirupati and other resellers.
