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Zotac 9400GT Zone Edition Review

When graphics cards are the topic of discussion, rarely will you hear mention of the lower end, budget variety. The reason is simple, most enthusiasts are seeking out the fastest, highest specified cards available and the budget cards don’t get a look in, unless the consumer is really tight for cash.

In recent years a new breed of lower end graphics cards aimed at a different type of enthusiast has emerged. These cards are aimed at the silent HTPC enthusiast who wants to watch the latest bluray films or stream high-definition content from the web without the noise, power draw and sheer muscle associated with high end gaming GPUs.

Whether it be turning an older system into a multimedia rig or building a new system for the living room, the demand for HTPCs is ever on the increase and shows no sign of slowing down, so it makes sense that companies are getting on board and producing graphics cards that meet the needs of this rapidly growing market.

Zotac is one such company with products spanning from graphics cards to  mini-PCs. Since 2006 Zotac has managed to gather a following worldwide from critics and enthusiasts alike who appreciate the dedication and direction in which Zotac leads its product lines as well as the quality, reliability and value for money associated with them.

Today we have been given the opportunity to look at one of Zotac’s graphics cards that falls neatly into the HTPC category. The 9400GT Zone Edition is as you would imagine based around Nvidia’s 9400GT architecture, but improves upon Nvidia’s reference design.

The Zotac 9400GT Zones’ specifications are listed on the next page.

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