ATI
ATI Radeon X1950 Pro HD PCI Express 256MB Video Card
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Bottom line: The ATI Radeon X1950 Pro HD PCI Express 256MB Video Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the graphics & video category, priced around $139.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
The Radeon X1950 enables simultaneous high dynamic range lighting effects and full screen anti-aliasing, and supports up to 512 MB GDDR4 memory for incredibly fast frame buffering Its sophisticated architecture employs Shader Model 3.0
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon X1950 Pro HD PCI Express 256MB Video Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the graphics & video category. ATI's 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 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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by ATI's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- 256 MB GDDR3 256-bit graphics card with dual DVI and Vivo, 575 MHz Core Clock speed, and 1.38 GHz memory speed
- Support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL, and Shader Model 3.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardware
- Dual digital display connections capable of powering a combination of digital flat panel or analog displays simultaneously
- Comes with everything you need for installation and setup, as well as Composite and S-Video cables, HDTV out cable, and two DVI-to-VGA adapters
- Requires Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 FX CPU's running 2.4 GHz or higher, Microsoft Windows XP, XP 64, or Media Center Edition 2005
Full Specifications
| Brand | ATI |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz |
| Model Number | 100-437807 |
| Mfr Part Number | 100-437807 |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 6000 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | radeon_x1 |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, VGA, VIVO |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00727419413916 |
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ATI Radeon X1950 Pro HD PCI Express 256MB Video Card is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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