NVIDIA GeForce 2 GTS Roundup - July 2000

MSI MS-Starforce 815 GeForce 2 GTS- Card Specs

MS-Starforce GeForce 2 GTS Specifications
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Memory	32 MB Infineon DDR SGRAM 6 Ns
Cooling	Heatsink/Fan combo
Temperature	124 F
TV-Out	Not Supported
Drivers	MSI Custom
Highest Overclock (max core)	225/393 MHz
Highest Overclock (max memory)	225/393 MHz
Overclocking Utility	MSI Custom
SBA State	Disabled
89 MHz AGP Bus (133 MHz BX)	Pass
99 MHz AGP Bus (148 MHz BX)	Pass
Software/Gaming Bundle	WinDVD
Estimated Street Price	Not available at publication

The MSI MS-Starforce 815 reminds us very much of the Creative Labs 3D Blaster Annihilator 2. Both cards are based purely on NVIDIA's reference design with few differences between the two. In fact, the only differences between the two cards were the lack of video-in and video-out pin headers on the MS-Starforce 815 and the disappointing overclocked speed seen on the MSI card.

This card seems targeted as a generic GeForce 2 GTS card available at many retail locations that carry the MSI brand. We have yet to see any price for this card, however it has the potential to be extremely low, making it the perfect budget GeForce 2 GTS card. If MSI plays its cards right, we could have a very influential card on our hands. Keep an eye out in the following weeks for a full review of this card, one that addresses the touchy issue of price.