14 DAY TRIAL // Since NVIDIA only a short time ago released the GeForce GT 430, it is not unexpected to see its various partners show off their custom models, and Palit has now delivered its own version, which uses a low profile PCB and is aimed at HTPCs.
As end-users may or may now know, the Fermi architecture is the one that spawned the company's DirectX 11-capable graphics processing units (GPUs).
The GF100 is the strongest and powers the GTX 470 and 480, while the GF104 is prominent because it lies at the heart of the GTX 460.
There is also the GF106, which was used in the making of the GeForce GTS 450, the adapter set to replace the popular GTS 250.
Now, the GF108 has made its move as part of the low-end GT 430, released a relatively short while ago and already customized by various NVIDIA partners.
The company that has now entered the spotlight in order to unveil its GT 430 is Palit and, like most of its competitors, went for a low profile design.
The board has the GF108 running at a frequency of 700 MHz, while the shaders and 1 GB of DDR3 VRAM operate at 1,400 MHz and 1,600 MHz.
The product also features 96 CUDA cores, a memory interface of 128 bits and support for not just DirectX 11, but also PhsyX and CUDA.
As for the cooler, it is a custom-made, dual-slot solutions meant to ensure that the stock-clocked controller is as cool as it would take for it to seamlessly integrated into any HTPC or other type of small form factor personal computer.
Those interested in the full rundown of the product specifications need only drop by the official product page that Palit set up on its website. The card sells for about 66 Euro in Europe.