NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS Raises the Performance Bar for Entry-Level PC Graphics

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Today NVIDIA Corporation introduced the NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS graphics processing unit, a new, faster, entry-level GPU. GeForce 7200 GS is designed to offer a low-cost upgrade from integrated graphics solutions and is built for Microsoft Windows Vista operating system. The NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS performs up to 50% faster than the latest integrated graphics solutions in common 3D benchmark tests. The GeForce 7200 GS GPUs provide full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting support for advanced 3D realism, and NVIDIA PureVideo technology. Graphics cards equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce 7200 GS GPU are available today from e-tailers and retailers worldwide at aggressive prices under $50 and are being offered in PCs from leading OEMs and system builders.



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[ktr]

50 bucks more and get yourself a 8500gt...

 

[Eric_Cartman]

no thanks, if i want entry level i'll just go get the 6200 on newegg for $40 that unlocks to a 6600

 

[BXtreme]

, 7200GS !?!? ,

 

[a111087]

lol, it doesn't even needs cooler.
like Eric_Cartman said, for a few more $ you could get a much better deal

 

[WarEagleAU]

It would have been a nice accomplishment had this supported DX10. While I do applaud them or making >$50 graphics card, wont be useful except for a normal mundane computer. Surfing Internet, email, web browsing, word processing. Maybe to watch a movie. But that is about all.

 

[evil bill]

no thanks, if i want entry level i'll just go get the 6200 on newegg for $40 that unlocks to a 6600

ok, but following that logic, since the 6200 uses the same NV43 core as the 6600, the 7200 may use the same G73 core as the 7600. For $10 more, I know what I would buy

neither

 

[devguy]

Yeah, I wonder how this would compare with 7300gs? And is there a reason they are doing this with the 8300gs right around the corner?

 

[Eric_Cartman]

ok, but following that logic, since the 6200 uses the same NV43 core as the 6600, the 7200 may use the same G73 core as the 7600. For $10 more, I know what I would buy

neither

it isn't just about using the same core, the Leadtek 6200 on newegg for $40 unlocks almost 100% of the time(i've bought 10, and all 10 have unlocked), it is like the 9800SE and x800GTO2.

the 7 series never unlocks, nvidia has learned their lesson.

 

[evil bill]

ah, well - you never know

 

[hat]

I want one... I want to ghetto redneck a casefan on that video card somehow and see the temps... and then OC

 

[Eric_Cartman]

i want two in sli

 

[hat]

It doesn't even look to be sli compatible

 

[Eric_Cartman]

the 7100gs was sli compatible, so i assume this will be too

they just don't use the sli bridge, they are so weak they don't need it

 

[Zubasa]

I mean who on earth will want to SLI 7100GS?

 

[Eric_Cartman]

I mean who on earth will want to SLI 7100GS?

idiots

 

[TonyStark]

This card overclocks quite well. I've sold my HD2900XT and replaced it with the cheapest card I could find until I get my next high end.

I've overclocked the core from by 100MHz to to 550MHz. Thats a 22% increase. Will try 600MHz tomorrow.

Now I'm getting around 25 fps on team fortress 2 @ 640x480 with all settings on low. oooohhhh yeaaahhhh.

 

[[I.R.A]_FBi]

no thanks, if i want entry level i'll just go get the 6200 on newegg for $40 that unlocks to a 6600

link to unlock?

 

[ktr]

Dont be grave digging, this is a 6month old thread...

 

[TonyStark]

604 / 608 stable. Thats + 33% on the core.