EVGA
EVGA e-GeForce 6600 256MB AGP 256A8N340TX
Bottom line: The EVGA e-GeForce 6600 256MB AGP 256A8N340TX is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Technology
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
AGP 8x GeForce 6600 256GB DDR3 Video Card with Dual DVI ports and S-Video port. Supercharge your gaming with the power of an NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GPU. The NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GPUs deliver best-in-class performance and advanced visual effects for next-generation games. The only GPU in its class with support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, the GeForce 6600 delivers ultra-realistic effects, unmatched features, and rock-solid stability so you can play your game the way it is meant to be played. Includes Video card, Quick install manual, DVI-I to VGA dongle.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA e-GeForce 6600 256MB AGP 256A8N340TX using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. EVGA's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- NVIDIA CineFX 3.0 Technology
- NVIDIA UltraShadow II Technology
- Superscalar 8-pipe GPU Architecture
- 64-Bit Texture Filtering and Blending
- Intellisample 3.0 Technology
Full Specifications
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 256A8N340TX |
| Built-In Media | Video Card |
| Mfr Part Number | 256A8N340TX |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 256 |
| Graphics Ram Size | 256 |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR DRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | nvidia_geforce_6 |
| Graphics Description | GeForce 6600 |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00819829000708 |
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EVGA e-GeForce 6600 256MB AGP 256A8N340TX is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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