Nvidia Geforce GT 610: overview of the video card

Many users know that in recent years the position of budget video cards on the market has seriously changed. Increasingly, processor manufacturers began to endow their products with a built-in graphics core. For most undemanding users, this system seems more attractive, because it costs less. In addition, the built-in chip is preferable in terms of compactness - in the system unit there is more space for other components. In most cases, such a system is enough to run modern software and some games. However, not all processors can boast of a graphics core, so the relevance of budget video cards remains. A bright representative of this segment is the Nvidia Geforce GT 610.

Packing and equipment

On sale the video card appeared in 2012. Supplied in the original box from ASUS. It is executed in modern style from a sound cardboard. There are colorful drawings that distinguish the model from the total mass. On the front side, besides the logos, there is a description of the main features of the Geforce GT 610, as well as its advantages over competitors.

On the back there is all the information necessary to the user about the accelerator. Characteristics are presented in 12 languages, including Russian. Here you can see the scheme for connecting the device to the monitors, as well as some other features.

Do not remain empty and the sides of the box. On one of them you can find what is required from the computer for stable operation of the Geforce GT 610. In general, the box leaves a pleasant impression, besides it gives complete information about the product.

So, what is the package for the Geforce GT 610? The driver for the video card is provided on a CD-ROM, which is not surprising. Also, the user receives a set of instructions and two stubs that will be useful to owners of compact cases. The set is quite typical for models up to $ 50. A pleasant bonus can be called stubs, which you do not have to purchase separately.

Appearance

First of all, we should pay attention to a number of interfaces Geforce GT 610, which are presented on one of the faces of the video card. Here they are 3: DVI-I, D-Sub and HDMI. Interfaces allow you to connect a plasma, monitor or projector without buying additional adapters.

The components of the accelerator are soldered on a proprietary printed circuit board of blue color. Everything is done in the best traditions of the company "Nvidia". High-quality assembly parts are used, which ensures durability and low heat dissipation. Power is divided into two subsystems - a graphics processor and memory modules. The developer did not provide additional ports for power and bridge to connect to another accelerator, which is quite logical. The Geforce GT 610 video card is positioned as a solution for a home personal computer and does not strongly fit the definition of a game accelerator.

Characteristics

At the heart of the video card is the core of GF 119, which is based on the architecture of Fermi. At manufacturing process technology 40 nm is used. The model runs at a clock frequency of 810 MHz. For data exchange, a 64-bit memory bus responds, which has a bandwidth of more than 9 GB per second.

The accelerator has 1 GB of video memory, which is divided into 8 memory modules. Elpida produced modules for the Geforce GT 610. User feedback makes it clear that the memory is working pretty fast. This is also said by the manufacturer, which claims about the clock frequency at 1333 MHz.

It's worth saying that the graphics card can be "overclocked", given that the core operates at 1200 MHz.

Cooling system

The manufacturer has already painted on the box that the accelerator uses a passive cooling system. The developers decided not to complicate the design, which still does not require a strong blowing. The video card works at low frequencies and emits a little heat, so it's enough for a conventional radiator. Undoubtedly, the cooling system has become a "highlight" of this model. It works silently, which is a very important feature for many users.

The radiator is fixed to the chamber with 4 bolts. It fits snugly against the graphics core, but it does not touch the rest of the board. In the tests it was possible to "warm up" the graphics card to 72 degrees. Above this mark, the temperature does not rise, which indicates the qualitative work of the radiator. With moderate loads, this indicator will be significantly lower.