Key Features CineFX 3.0 Engine Powers the next generation of cinematic realism. Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture delivers faster and smoother gameplay.   UltraShadow II Technology Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software’s Doom III, that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects. 2nd-generation technology delivers more than 4x the shadow processing power over the previous generation.   Intellisample 3.0 Technology The industry’s fastest antialiasing delivers ultra-realistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightning-fast speeds. Visual quality is taken to new heights through a new rotated grid sampling pattern.   Hardware MPEG-2 Encoder Hardware MPEG-2 Encoder NVIDIA brings hardware MPEG-2 encoding to Media Center PCs through the "Designed for Media Center Edition" certified NVIDIA NVTV tuner cards. Unlike software encode-based solutions that rely on the CPU, NVIDIA's dedicated hardware solution ensures uninterrupted quality of service for a superior TV viewing experience on Media Center PCs. NVTV-available in single and dual tuners-allows flexible TV viewing and recording options. With dual tuner support, you can record two different shows at once or watch one show while recording another without sacrificing PC performance.   Other Features Adaptable Programmable Video Processor PureVideo’s programmable technology adapts to new video encoding formats as they are developed to provide a future-proof video solution.   Unified Driver Architecture (UDA) Part of the NVIDIA Forceware unified software environment (USE). The NVIDIA UDA guarantees forward and backward compatibility with software drivers. Simplifies upgrading to a new NVIDIA product because all NVIDIA products work with the same driver software.   nView Multi-Display Technology The nView hardware and software technology combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of the desktop experience. NVIDIA GPUs are enabled to support multi-displays, but graphics cards vary. Please verify multi-display support in the graphics card before purchasing.   Digital Vibrance Control 3.0 Technology Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.   NVIDIA PureVideo Technology The combination of the GeForce 6 Series GPUs’ high-definition video processor and NVIDIA video decode software delivers unprecedented HD video, stunning picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.   Integrated TV Encoder Provides best-of-class TV-out functionality for resolutions up to 1024x768.   Dual 400MHz RAMDACs Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates–up to 2048x1536 @85Hz.   Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all DirectX 9 applications.   OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and Support Ensures the best performance and application compatibility for all OpenGL applications.   AGP 8X Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec. vs. 1.1GB/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless gameplay.   Video Mixer Renderer (VMR) Support The default video renderer on Microsoft Windows XP and later operating systems. This DirectShow-based component uses the capability of the graphics subsystem to display video, and also exposes Direct3D, DXVA, and other APIs to the application. Microsoft MCE uses VMR.