N260GTX-2D896 OC

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Core/Memory

655MHz Core
896MB GDDR3 2100MHz Memory

Video Output Function

Dual DVI-I x 2
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Overview

 Key Messges
  • 2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture
    2nd-generation architecture delivers 50% more gaming performance over the 1st generation through 216 enhanced processing cores that provide incredible shading horsepower
  • 7X faster - GPU Powered Transcoding
    CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU's processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks - such as video transcoding - delivering up to 18X the performance of traditional CPUs.
  • NVIDIA PhysX-Ready
    MSI N260GTX series support for NVIDIA PhyX technology enables a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience .
  • Power Management Enhancement
    MSI N260GTX series graphics card support latest NVIDIA HybridPower Technology, switching from discrete GPU to mainboard GeForce GPU as running non graphics-intensive applications for a quiet, low-power PC experience.
  • MSI N260GTX series graphics card include a more dynamic and flexible power management architecture than past generation NVIDIA GPUs. Four different performance/power modes are employed:

 Military Class Concept
  • Solid State Choke
    - Pure Iron Core
    - New generation, form-in-one choke
    - No buzz noise
    - Higher maximum current output
    - Better protection of power surge
    - Designed for overclocking

 
  • Solid Capactior
    - Aluminum Core
    - 10 years ultra long lifetime
    - No explosion
    - Extreme low ESR
    - Lower Temperature
    - High efficiency

 


Video Output Function

  • Dual-link DVI x 2
  • VGA (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor)
  • HDMI (via DVI to HDMI adaptor)

 
Bundle MSI developed driver and utilities

  • MSI Live Update Series(Live Graphics Card BIOS & Live Graphics Card Driver)
    Automatically online download & update Graphics Card BIOS & Drivers, reduce the risk of getting the wrong files, and never have the trouble on web site searching.
  • MSI Graphics Card Driver
  • MSI StarOSD
    StarOSD can monitor system information, adjust monitor figuration, and overclock system.
  • MSI Dual Core Center
  • MSI Live
    MSI Live including all real time life information you need, such as Live MSI Product News, Live Daily Information, Live Personal Schedule Manager, Live Search and more. 
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Microsoft® DirectX
  • Norton Internet Security™ 2008  60 days Trial
    -Blocks online identity theft by phishing Web sites
    -Detects and eliminates spyware
    -Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically
    -Protects against hackers

Product Accessories

   
 

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• The accessories will probably be different according to the different selling areas of product models. For details of accessories, please refer to the descriptions on the product package.

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Afterburner

Afterburner co-development by MSI and Rivatuner, MSI releases the ultimate graphics card utility “Afterburner”. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. Afterburner is a completely free utility which is compatible with almost all MSI graphics cards.
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MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Cards

MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning.
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MSI Advanced Live Update Online

MSI Live Update online
MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website.
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Live Update 5

MSI Live Update 5 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
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PhysX™

PhysX™ is designed specifically for hardware acceleration by powerful processors with hundreds of cores. Combined with the tremendous parallel processing capability of the GPU, PhysX™ will provide an exponential increase in physics processing power and will take gaming to a new level delivering rich, immersive physical gaming environments with features such as:
- Explosions that cause dust and collateral debris
- Characters with complex, jointed geometries for more life-like motion and interaction
- Spectacular new weapons with incredible effects
- Cloth that drapes and tears naturally
- Dense smoke & fog that billow around objects in motion
Free download PhysX™-enabled Warmonger Full Game

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NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology

NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology is the world’s only C language environment that enables programmers and developers to write software to solve complex computational problems in a fraction of the time by tapping into the many-core parallel processing power of GPUs. With millions of CUDA™-capable GPUs already deployed, thousands of software programmers are already using the free CUDA™ software tools to accelerate applications—from video and audio encoding to oil and gas exploration, product design, medical imaging, and scientific research. Free download TMPGEnc 4.0 Express Free download badaboom media converter
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HDMI convertible output

Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher.
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MSI Dual CoreCell ASIC

MSI Dual CoreCell Technology Questing for a system which possesses ultimate multimedia performance and silent operation, MSI Dual CoreCell comes with the perfect signal purification ability, which is necessary for higher multimedia quality and system performance.
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3-way NVIDIA SLI® Technology

Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing AFR(Alternate frame Rendering) under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.
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NVIDIA SLI Technology

Delivers up to 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration for unequaled 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.
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NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology

Blu-ray and HD DVD movies are bringing a new level of movie-viewing experience; with high-definition image quality far surpassing standard-definition DVDs. NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD2 technology provides unsurpassed Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality.
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Blu-ray and HD DVD Support

Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and DDRIII superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
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HDMI Support

MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
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PCI Express 2.0 Support

Designed to run perfectly with new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering a future proofing bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth (twice that of first generation PCI Express). PCI Express 2.0 products are fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for broadest support.
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Meet RoHS regulations

MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future.
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HDCP Support

The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
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DOT Express (Dynamic Overclocking Technology Express)

MSI DOT Express Technology is the most advanced Dynamic Overclocking Technology Express enabling supreme overclocking, cooling and de-noise performance. It is an advanced overclocking engine, designed to deliver up to 10% extra performance and greatly enhances the synchronized GPU & DDR performance.

Brief Specification

The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
Graphics Engine GeForce GTX 260
Bus Standard PCI Express x16 2.0
Memory Type GDDR3
Memory Size(MB) 896
Memory Interface 448bit
Core Clock Speed(MHz) 655
Memory Clock Speed(MHz) 2100
Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) 111.9
Texture Fill Rate(billion/sec) 36.9
DVI Output 2
D-SUB Output 2(optional, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor)
HDMI-Output 2 (optional, via DVI to HDMI adaptor)
Mini HDMI-Output N/A
DisplayPort N/A
Mini DisplayPort N/A
TV-Output N/A
VIVO(Video-in/out) N/A
HDTV Support N/A
HDCP Support Y
HDMI Support Y
Dual-link DVI Y
Display Output (Max Resolution) 2560x1600
RAMDACs 400
DirectX Version Support 10.0
OpenGL Version Support 2.1
CrossFire Support N/A
SLI Support Y
3-way SLI Y
HyperMemory Tech. N/A
TurboCache tech. N/A
Card Dimension(mm) N/A
Weight N/A

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BIOS

Driver

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64

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The Drivers provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.

We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Graphics Driver 258.96
Description Driver Version:258.96
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-08-19
OS Win7 32, Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_258.96_Win7_Vista32.zip File Size 131.95 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 258.96
Description Driver Version:258.96
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-08-19
OS Win7 64, Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_258.96_Win7_Vista64.zip File Size 164.57 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 258.96
Description Driver Version:258.96
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-08-19
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_258.96_XP.zip File Size 119.85 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 258.96
Description Driver Version:258.96
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-08-19
OS XP 64
Download NVIDIA_258.96_XP64.zip File Size 144.03 MB
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MSI Graphics Driver 191.07
Description Driver Version: 191.07
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-02-02
OS Win7 32, Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_191.07_Win7_Vista32.zip File Size 135.46 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 191.07
Description Driver Version: 191.07
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-02-02
OS Win7 64, Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_191.07_Win7_Vista64.zip File Size 151.49 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 191.07
Description Driver Version: 191.07
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2010-02-02
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_191.07_XP.zip File Size 118.89 MB
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MSI Graphics Driver 190.62
Description Driver Version:190.62
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-10-14
OS Win7 32, Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_190.62_Win7_Vista32.zip File Size 109.28 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 190.62
Description Driver Version:190.62
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-10-14
OS Win7 64, Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_190.62_Win7_Vista64.zip File Size 137.16 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 190.62
Description Driver Version:190.62
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-10-14
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_190.62_WinXP.zip File Size 89.71 MB
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MSI Graphics Driver 185.85
Description Driver Version:185.85
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-06-04
OS Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_185.85_vista32.zip File Size 111.31 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 185.85
Description Driver Version:185.85
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-06-04
OS Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_185.85_vista64.zip File Size 124.08 MB
Note
MSI Graphics Driver 185.85
Description Driver Version:185.85
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-06-04
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_185.85_XP.zip File Size 108.27 MB
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NVIDIA Graphic Card Driver 185.20 beta
Description Driver Version: 185.20

Note:This Driver provided by NVIDIA does not include MSI STAR OSD function.If you want to use STAR OSD function, please install "MSI Driver" by MSI software packages in buddled CD-ROM.
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-02-12
OS Vista 32
Download GeForce_185.20_beta_WinVista_32bit.zip File Size 108.22 MB
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NVIDIA Graphic Card Driver 185.20 beta
Description Driver Version: 185.20

Note:This Driver provided by NVIDIA does not include MSI STAR OSD function.If you want to use STAR OSD function, please install "MSI Driver" by MSI software packages in buddled CD-ROM.
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-02-12
OS Vista 64
Download GeForce_185.20_beta_WinVista_64bit.zip File Size 127.06 MB
Note
NVIDIA Graphic Card Driver 185.20 beta
Description Driver Version: 185.20

Note:This Driver provided by NVIDIA does not include MSI STAR OSD function.If you want to use STAR OSD function, please install "MSI Driver" by MSI software packages in buddled CD-ROM.
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-02-12
OS XP 32
Download GeForce_185.20_beta_WinXP_32bit.zip File Size 100.67 MB
Note
NVIDIA Graphic Card Driver 185.20 beta
Description Driver Version: 185.20

Note:This Driver provided by NVIDIA does not include MSI STAR OSD function.If you want to use STAR OSD function, please install "MSI Driver" by MSI software packages in buddled CD-ROM.
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2009-02-12
OS XP 64
Download GeForce_185.20_beta_WinXP_64bit.zip File Size 123.43 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.42
Description Driver Version:177.42
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-09-08
OS Vista 32
Download NVIDIA_177.42_Vista32.zip File Size 66.92 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.42
Description Driver Version:177.42
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-09-08
OS Vista 64
Download NVIDIA_177.42_Vista64.zip File Size 78.08 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.42
Description Driver Version:177.42
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-09-08
OS XP 32
Download NVIDIA_177.42_Win2KXP.zip File Size 75.57 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.26
Description Driver Version:177.26
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-06-16
OS Vista 32
Download Nvidia_177.26_32Bit_Vista.zip File Size 66.58 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.26
Description Driver Version:177.26
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-06-16
OS Vista 64
Download Nvidia_177.26_64Bit_Vista.zip File Size 77.84 MB
Note
MSI Graphic Card Driver 177.26
Description Driver Version:177.26
 Version
Type NVIDIA Graphics Drivers Release Date 2008-06-16
OS XP 32
Download Nvidia_177.26_32Bit_XP2K.zip File Size 75.24 MB
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Utility

Win7 32,Win7 64,Vista 32,Vista 64,XP 32,XP 64,Win 2000

!Special Note:

The Utilities provided here are exclusively for MSI products only. MSI takes no responsibility for any damage resulted from improper usage or lack of technical expertise.
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
MSI Afterburner
Description MSI's own "Afterburner" software is currently the most powerful graphics card overclocking software available. Aside from the basic frequency adjustment and system monitor, this software allows the user to adjust the voltage for the GPU. This important feature saves all the hassle of having to adjust the circuit board in order to provide a higher voltage to the GPU. Additionally, the software's automatic fan speed control has received a lot of praise from enthusiasts all over the world. With MSI's "Afterburner", the decision to run the fan quietly or for high-performance is in your hands!
 Version 2.1.0
Type Utility Release Date 2011-02-25
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download MSIAfterburnerSetup.zip File Size 24.66 MB
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MSI Live Update for VGA
Description • Online update BIOS/Driver/Firmware/Utility.
• Live Monitor auto-detects and suggests the latest BIOS/Driver/Utilities information.
Version 5.0.059
Type Utility Release Date 2011-03-24
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, Vista 64, Vista 32, XP 64, XP 32
Download LiveUpdate.zip File Size 1.92 MB
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MSI StarOSD
Description MSI StarOSD is the easiest way to monitor system status, the fastest way to over clock graphic card, and the most attentive way to optimize display option while playing \"PC game\".
 Version None
Type Utility Release Date 2006-11-07
OS XP 32, Win 2000
Download Patch_for_StarOSD.zip File Size 2.22 MB
Note Please run this patch file to add the StarOSD/Vivid function pages but only if the MSI VGA Driver was installed.
MSI Dual Core Center
Description • Key components status hardware monitor
• Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status
• D.O.T. Technology up to 12% improvement
• Optimize System status define
• Adjustable & monitor with "Dual CoreCenter" on windows system
• Auto speed up with system loading change
• 5 environment mode and 3 user define mode
• Combine with VGA CoreCell 3D, totally called "Dual CoreCell"
• If you are using an ATI graphic card, you must install ver. 8.41 driver and its additional applications to make Dual CoreCenter works normally. It is better to use recommended installation while installing an ATI VGA driver.
 Version 2.0.6.8
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-29
OS XP 32, Win 2000
Download DualCoreCenter_MB.zip File Size 10.49 MB
Note To use Dual Core Center in XP/2000 must first install Dot Net Frame Work 2.0.
MSI Dual Core Center
Description • Key components status hardware monitor
• Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status
• D.O.T. Technology up to 12% improvement
• Optimize System status define
• Adjustable & monitor with "Dual CoreCenter" on windows system
• Auto speed up with system loading change
• 5 environment mode and 3 user define mode
• Combine with VGA CoreCell 3D, totally called "Dual CoreCell"
• If you are using an ATI graphic card, you must install ver. 8.41 driver and its additional applications to make Dual CoreCenter works normally. It is better to use recommended installation while installing an ATI VGA driver.
 Version 2.0.6.8
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-29
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download DualCoreCenter_MB.zip File Size 10.49 MB
Note To use Dual Core Center in XP/2000 must first install Dot Net Frame Work 2.0.
MSI Dual Core Center
Description • Key components status hardware monitor
• Monitor the Dual Core CPU each unit status
• D.O.T. Technology up to 12% improvement
• Optimize System status define
• Adjustable & monitor with "Dual CoreCenter" on windows system
• Auto speed up with system loading change
• 5 environment mode and 3 user define mode
• Combine with VGA CoreCell 3D, totally called "Dual CoreCell"
• If you are using an ATI graphic card, you must install ver. 8.41 driver and its additional applications to make Dual CoreCenter works normally. It is better to use recommended installation while installing an ATI VGA driver.
 Version 2.0.6.8
Type Utility Release Date 2010-06-29
OS Vista 64, Vista 32
Download DualCoreCenter_MB.zip File Size 10.49 MB
Note To use Dual Core Center in XP/2000 must first install Dot Net Frame Work 2.0.

Manual

!Special Note:

MSI™ provides user manuals (in PDF format) here for download. You can use Adobe Acrobat Reader (Adobe's WEB Site) to open them. An easy guide for you to assemble your PC step by step, please refer to "Quick Installation Guide".
We suggest using Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or IE 8.0 above browsers to download BIOS, Drivers, etc.
Version Language File Size Download Release Date
Lite English 2.03 MB E_V177(N260GTX_series_liteX4).zip 2009-10-23

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