Leadtek WinFast PX6600 GT TDH (Solo and SLI)

Overall, the Leadtek WinFast PX6600 GT TDH is a great little card for around $200. The included bundle adds a considerable amount to the package. The software and utilities are useful and handy while the games are very popular even if they aren't all that new. The PX6600 GT's performance is quite good and at times impressive, especially when in SLI mode.

I see the 6600 GT SLI setup as a "grow into SLI" type of solution. If you can only afford one card now, and it can't be $350+, then starting with one 6600 GT is a great way to go. Adding another one later will definitely boost your performance and make it close to and sometimes better than a 6800 GT. If your budget is $400 though, then going with a 6800 GT makes more sense to me than buying two 6600 GTs. If you really want to hop on the SLI boat, then two 6600 GTs should make you happy for at least a couple years, but don't expect to be able to run the latest games at 1280x1024 or higher at 4xAA and 8xAF or higher.

The recent good news about SLI is that NVIDIA is showing stronger support for it with its newest driver release this month. In order to get anything out of SLI, the games you play must support it. Or, more accurately, the ForceWare drivers must support the games. At first, the supported game list was rather short, but it has recently grown much longer with the 71.84 driver release. Over 60 games are now supported; you can check out the list at http://www.nzone.com/object/nzone_sli_certifiedapps.html.

The Leadtek WinFast PX6600 GT TDH card and retail package offers a lot of bang for your buck. If you're looking for a mid-range performance card, then you should take a look at it. It's worth your consideration.

Pros:

+ Good performance
+ SLI capable
+ Decent bundle
+ HDTV support
+ No power connection required

Cons:

- Included games could use an update

Final Score: 8.5 out of 10 and the Bjorn3D Seal of Approval