X-bit Labs examine the Gigabyte GV-RX26T256H, a "silent" graphics card that features the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT, Silent Pipe II cooler, 256MB GDDR3 memory.
"... the Gigabyte Technology GV-RX26T256H graphics card has left the impression of a well-made product. Good accessories, an absolutely silent cooler, a clever PCB design, and a rich functionality of ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT that includes DirectX 10 support and the advanced Avivo HD engine - all of this is going to suit perfectly for a home multimedia system, but we have to note the low performance in 3D games. ... for playing games, the Gigabyte GV-RX26T256H with its GDDR3 memory and a reduced memory frequency cannot be a good buy for you. If you are seriously into games and want to enjoy them fully, you should search among high-end products such as ATI Radeon HD 2900 Pro or Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB." [Silence of the Radeon HD 2600: Gigabyte GV-RX26T256H Graphics Card Review | X-bit Labs]
So, does the GV-RX26T256H deliver? Yes and no. It hits the bulls eye for the user looking to build a home multimedia system. It is also important to note that a Radeon HD 2600 XT GDDR4, the flagship of ATI's mainstream series, was inferior to the Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS.
For the gamer, though, the higher-end products, such as the Radeon HD 2900 Pro or Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB cards should be considered.
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