Inno3D GeForce GT 240 XStriker 3 iChiLL 512MB graphics card

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Generic GeForce GT 240 cards operate with speeds of 550MHz/1,340MHz/1,800MHz for the core, shaders and DDR3 memory, respectively. Cards equipped with GDDR5 memory increase memory frequency to an effective 3,400MHz, however.

The XStriker 3 is only available with the faster GDDR5 memory. The package clocks in at 600MHz core and 3,600MHz memory, suggesting slight overclocks. No mention is made of the shader speeds, but our research reveals that they operate at the default 1,340MHz.

Inno3D slaps a huge cooler on top, which is overkill for the modest GPU. It uses a copper base allied to heatpipes and aluminium fins. Our testing highlighted that the 70mm fan isn't thermostatically controlled and can be termed fairly noisy when idling and, of course, playing games. This is an oversight on Inno3D's part.

The cooler will take up the slot adjacent to the primary PCIe x16's. Bear this in mind if contemplating it for a small-ish chassis.

There's no need for an additional six-pin PCIe connector because the underlying GPU is fairly power frugal. NVIDIA rates the reference card to a maximum 69W TDP and recommends a 300W PSU.

Outputs are standard for a card in its class, comprising of HDMI, dual-link DVI, and VGA. GeForce GT 240 supports PureVideo HD VP5 that adds logic for multiview video decoding (AVC-MVC) - used by NVIDIA for stereoscopic 3D Blu-ray content.

The card is backed by a three-year warranty and the bundle includes the usual driver CD and Alone In The Dark that can be picked up for around a fiver.

Review: Inno3D GeForce GT 240 XStriker 3 iChiLL 512MB graphics card

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