GeForce 8600 GTS

Reference GPU
TeslaGeForce 8 SeriesDesktopDesktopGDDR32007NVIDIA
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At a Glance

Entry Type
Reference GPU
Architecture
Tesla
Series
GeForce 8 Series
GPU Die
G84
Launch Date
2007-04-17
CUDA Cores
32
TMUs
16
ROPs
8
Memory
256 MB GDDR3
Bus Width
128-bit
TDP/TBP
60 W
Rec. PSU
250 W
Interface
PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence
Partial

Overview

GeForce 8600 GTS is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce 8 Series family. It is listed with Tesla architecture and G84 silicon.

Key reference data: 32 CUDA cores/shaders, 256 MB GDDR3 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 60 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Why It Mattered

GeForce 8600 GTS belongs to the Tesla and GeForce 8 Series era around 2007, when PC graphics cards varied heavily by bus, memory chips, BIOS, cooler, and display outputs. Tracking the exact model helps retro builders distinguish period-correct boards from similarly named variants.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the board vendor, PCB revision, bus type, memory chips and capacity, BIOS version, cooler or fan, display outputs, TV-out or DVI adapter cables, and photos of both sides of the card.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm PCI or AGP voltage compatibility, required legacy driver and OS support, visible capacitor damage, fan noise, memory artifacts, missing breakout cables, and whether the card has been tested in period-correct hardware.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

Reviews1 review

Board-partner, reference-card, article, and video reviews that cover this GPU.

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SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

  • Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
  • Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
  • Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
  • Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

  1. RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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