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PNY GeForce 6200 256MB PCI Graphics Card VCG62256PPB

Name: PNY GeForce 6200 256MB PCI Graphics Card VCG62256PPB
Brand: PNY
SKU: B000VA5GJY

Bottom line: The PNY GeForce 6200 256MB PCI Graphics Card VCG62256PPB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ NVIDIA CineFX¿ 3.0 engine ,NVIDIA UltraShadow¿ II 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

6200 256MB PCI ,NVIDIA® CineFX¿ 3.0 Engine,Superscalar GPU architecture,350MHz core clock ,256MB DDR2 Memory,64-bit memory interface ,533MHz memory data rate (effective),3.2GB/sec. memory bandwidth ,1.4 billion texels/sec. fill rate ,263 million vertices/sec. setup ,4 pixels per clock (peak) ,16 textures per pixel (max in a single rendering pass) ,Dual 400MHz RAMDACs ,Maximum display resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz ,Flat-panel display support with resolutions up to 1920 x 1200, DVI+VGA+S-Video , Minimum System RequirementsIntel Pentium® III, AMD Duron¿ or Athlon¿ class processor or higher…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY GeForce 6200 256MB PCI Graphics Card VCG62256PPB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the graphics cards category. PNY's 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 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 engine ,NVIDIA UltraShadow¿ II Technology
NVIDIA Intellisample¿ 3.0 Technology ,NVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control¿ 3.0 Technology
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support
MicrosoftOpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support

Full Specifications

Brand	PNY
Model Number	VCG62256PPB
Number of Fans	1
Mfr Part Number	VCG62256PPB
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Graphics Card Ram	256 MB
Graphics Ram Size	256 MB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	533 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	Nvidia GeForce
Warranty Description	One year (plus an additional 2 years upon completion of a registration form on PNY's website)
Video Output Interface	DVI, VGA
Graphics Card Interface	AGP
Display Resolution Maximum	2048 x 1536
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	NVIDIA
Global Trade Identification Number	00751492339641

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