14 DAY TRIAL // There really is no disputing the fact that the rapid adoption of DirectX 11 cards is a testament to their superiority compared with previous generations of graphics solutions. Still, even while end-users are steadily moving on, DirectX 10.1 graphics adapters are still going strong, even receiving occasional updates. One such update is a new GeForce 210 model, from EVGA, which, while playing the part of a low-cost graphics solution, operates in complete silence.
The EVGA GeForce 210 is a graphics card with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels (analog) and 2560 x 1600 pixels (digital). Its graphics processing unit (GPU) runs at a frequency of 589 MHz and the card features 16 processing cores and a memory of 512 MB 64-bit DDR2 VRAM. The effective memory clock is of 804MHz and the DDR3 bandwidth is of 6.5 GB/s. Obviously, the new GeForce model operates on the PCI Express 2.0 x 16 interface. The maximum refresh rate supported by this graphics adapter is of 240 Hz.
The GeForce 210 is codenamed 512-P3-1213-LR and has DirectX 10.1support, as well as a shader frequency of 1402 MHz. While these specifications do not make this card entirely noteworthy, its cooling solution is what catches the eye. In fact, the cooling itself is done passively, by a large heatsink that dissipates heat without requiring the assistance of a fan. As such, the card is totally silent.
The new GeForce 210 model can connect to displays via D-Sub, DVI and HDMI connectors. It requires a power supply of at least 300W to function correctly, and the PSU must have a +12 Volt current rating of 18 Amps. Complete information on the device may be found on EVGA's official online store, where the card is already available for shipment at a price of only $55.