GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB GDDR3
Bottom line: The BFG Technologies GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB GDDR3 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
- ✓ Item Package Dimension: 11.7L x 9.1W x 3.0H inches
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
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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored BFG Technologies GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB GDDR3 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. BFG Technologies'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
- Item Package Dimension: 11.7L x 9.1W x 3.0H inches
- Item Package Weight - 2.3 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - VIDEO CARD
Full Specifications
| Brand | BFG Technologies |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 9800 |
| Model Number | BFGE98512GTXOCE |
| Mfr Part Number | BFGE98512GTXOCE |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2200 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 with 512 MB GDDR3 memory and a core clock speed of 2.2 GHz |
| Item Package Dimension | 11.7L x 9.1W x 3.0H inches |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920x1080 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00876758002180 |
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