Gigabyte GV-NX76G256HI-RH (GeForce 7600 GS, HDMI)

The Gigabyte GV-NX76G256HI-RH won't win many benchmarks or fans based on its 3D gaming performance. It is a decent mid-range card to be fair. While it did slightly better than a reference model, the standard clock speeds mean that it can never compete with the overclocked variants out there. Nor can it stand against NVIDIA's latest GeForce 7300 GT, which in certain configurations will surpass the Gigabyte in both performance and value. Gigabyte probably realizes this; hence it is appealing to a different group, the niche HTPC enthusiasts with some appropriate enhancements. In fact, the GeForce 7600 GS already has most of the prerequisites for a HTPC, from its passive cooler to its relatively modest price. The inclusion of a HDMI connector and the HDCP encryption keys are critical features that change this graphics card instantly into a must-have for those who wish to play HD content using a PC. The presence of a popular hit game like Civilization IV and the latest Power DVD application (with H.264 support) sweetens the deal even more.

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