Zotac Graphics Cards Pay for Themselves

Greentech, power optimization, saving the Earth, utilizing less resources--power saving features are an important feature to have these days, on any product.

We managed to catch up with Zotac, who told us that there's an increasing demand for graphics cards that utilize less energy but still provide good gaming performance.

Enter the Zotac 9600 GT and 9800 GT cards. Neither card utilizes a separate power feed, and rely solely on the PCI-e connection. According to Zotac, the 9600 GT and 9800 GT deliver up to 40-percent power savings when compared to other 9600 GT and 9800 GT products on the market. Zotac told us that it went with its own custom designed board utilizing components not on the original OEM standard build to deliver better longevity and better power utilization.

According to Zotac engineers, if one were to use the card for 2 hours a day, everyday of the year, they would save roughly $100. Most users tend to leave their computers on for much longer durations and some don't even turn off their systems. At these usage levels, users can expect even greater returns, with the cards paying for themselves quickly.

Of course, Zotac also showed off its full line of graphics cards, all the way up to its GTX 285 AMP edition.

We're definitely hoping that more manufacturers follow Zotac's lead in this space.