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Diamond ATI Radeon X1950XT256PCIE VCX PCIE 256MB GDDR3 256-bit Dual DVI Out Graphics Card

Name: Diamond ATI Radeon X1950XT256PCIE VCX PCIE 256MB GDDR3 256-bit Dual DVI Out Graphics Card
Brand: Diamond
SKU: B000K8SO3C

Bottom line: The Diamond ATI Radeon X1950XT256PCIE VCX PCIE 256MB GDDR3 256-bit Dual 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-05

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Powered by the ATI RADEON X1950 XT graphics processing unit (GPU)

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

From the ManufacturerThe game is on! With the Radeon® X1950 XT, your graphics performance will never be compromised. Imagine games with hyper realistic light blooms, lifelike skin textures, and silky smooth hair. Now imagine the non-stop action packed gaming on a CrossFire platform the only choice for hardcore gamers. Thats what its like with the Radeon X1950, ATIs fastest and most flexible 3D processor. All gaming, all the time. Radeon® graphics. Never comprise.Features at a glance:48 pixel shader processors8 vertex shader processorsNative PCI Express® x16 bus interfacePlug-and-play…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Diamond ATI Radeon X1950XT256PCIE VCX PCIE 256MB GDDR3 256-bit Dual… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. Diamond'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

Powered by the ATI RADEON X1950 XT graphics processing unit (GPU)
Compatible with PCI-Express x16 systems
256MB of on-board video memory
Capable of connecting to DVI, VGA, component, S-Video and composite display devices
Optimize your gaming performance by connecting two cards together on CrossFire-compliant motherboards

Full Specifications

Brand	Diamond
Model Number	X1950XT256PCIE
Mfr Part Number	X1950XT256PCIE
Video Processor	AMD
Graphics Card Ram	256 MB
Graphics Ram Size	256 MB
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR3
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Graphics Coprocessor	AMD Radeon X 1950
Warranty Description	1 year
Video Output Interface	DVI, HDMI, VGA
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	AMD
Global Trade Identification Number	00757448003895

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Diamond ATI Radeon X1950XT256PCIE VCX PCIE 256MB GDDR3 256-bit Dual DVI Out Graphics 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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