Leadtek PX8600GT TDH
NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT, 256 MB GDDR3Core / Shader Clock : 540 / 1188 MHz
Memory Clock : 351 MHz (702 MHz GDDR3)
Overall Score: 90 points
The Leadtek PX8600GT TDH uses the reference cooling solution. Now, unlike the pretty good reference cooling on the GeForce 8600GTS, this solution does emit a slightly noticeable noise when the fan spins at full speed. You can also see below, the default fan control settings are higher than it is on the GeForce 8600GTS. However, this is not Leadtek's fult - at least not entirely.
The good news is that this cooling solution again cools both the core and memory chips. That makes it very attractive for gamers / overclockers who want more 'oomph' but aren't willing to replace the cooling with something more 'hard core'. However, since this is a GeForce 8600GT, it is very likely you won't get much overclocking mileage due to the lack of a 6 pin ATX power connector.
The bundle included with this card is the standard Leadtek bundle - a DVI-to-analog dongle, an HDTV cable plus a driver CD and a full version of Joint Task Force. Pretty standard, so we won't go over them in detail. Let's see how effective the reference cooling solution is.
At 63° Celsius full load, the Leadtek PX8800GTS is actually slightly hotter than both the ASUS EN8600GT Silent and Gigabyte NX8600GT Silent Pipe II when actively cooled. In real life situations inside the case, the Leadtek card probably fares better since the fan should help air moving along. And of course, there's also a plus point since both core and memory chip gets cooled.
Leadtek kept everything very simple with this card. A simple bundle, the use of reference cooling solution. So, for consumers, the real differentiating factor this card offer compared to other reference cooled cards are price, support and warranty - which likely varies greatly depending on where you live.
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