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MSI Geforce 9600 GT 1Gb Hybrid Freezer VGA Review

Videocards/VGA Reviews by jmke @ 2008-10-22

The MSI N9600GT Hybrid Freezer is equipped with 1Gb DDR3 memory and features an unique cooling solution which works passively when in 2D mode, and only makes noise when running 3D applications or games. MSI overclocked the GPU and Shader for increased performance, let´s find out how it compares to a vanilla Geforce 9600 GT.

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Inside the box you’ll find the following goodies:

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User manual and drivers CD

DVI -> VGA connector

DVI -> HDMI connector

Y-style 2x4-pin to 6-pin power connector

HDTV Cable

S-Video Cable

SPDIF cable

At first glance it’s hard not to think of the cooler on the 7900GTX which is quite similar in looks to this Hybrid Freezer

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The Hybrid Freezer is a two slot cooling solution, make sure you have to room to fit it:

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A closer look reveals the temperature probe which controls the fan, at ~50% fan voltage the fan is disabled completely and doesn’t spin again until temperatures hit the predefined limit (GPU temp between 60-70°C)

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SLI and SPDIF connectors:

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Dual DVI out and one S-video/HDTV-out provides all the necessary output options, combined with the included converters.

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If your power supply doesn’t feature a 6-pin connector you can use the included Y-cable, will come in handy for older systems.

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Time to plug it in and power it up ->

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