ATI
ATI Radeon X600 SE Video Card
Bottom line: The ATI Radeon X600 SE Video Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video 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
- ✓ Silent fanless heat sink
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
Upgrade your small form factor PC's graphics with this high performance PCI Express video card. Based on the ATI Radeon X600 chipset, this video card has 128 MB of DDR memory with support for DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0. This card features a low profile PCB with and is perfect for home theater PCs.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon X600 SE Video Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. ATI's retro graphics & video 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 & video 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
- ATI Radeon X600 128 MB DDR PCI Express Low Profile Video Card General Features: Low Profile PCB
- ATI Radeon X600 graphics processing unit (GPU) Two (2) vertex shaders Four (4) pixel shader
- 128 MB DDR memory 64-bit memory interface PCI Express x16 interface SmartShader 2.0 technology
- SmoothVision 2.1 HyperZ III+ Support Microsoft DirectX 9.0 w/Shader Model 2.0 Supports OpenGL 2.0
- Silent fanless heat sink
Full Specifications
| Brand | ATI |
|---|---|
| Model Name | X600 SE |
| Model Number | FD072 |
| Mfr Part Number | Radeon X600 |
| Video Processor | ATI |
| Graphics Card Ram | 128 |
| Graphics Ram Size | 128 |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD Radeon |
| Graphics Description | ATI Radeon X600 GPU with 128 MB DDR memory, SmartShader 2.0, SmoothVision 2.1, and HyperZ III+ |
| Video Output Interface | VGA, DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express, PCI-Express x16 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1080 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | ATI |
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ATI Radeon X600 SE Video Card 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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