EVGA
EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR e-GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-10. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR e-GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $299.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
PCI Express 2.0 Support GeForce 9800 GT with 650MHz clock 512MB 256 bit 1ns GDDR3 memory
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR e-GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. EVGA'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 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
- ✓ PCI Express 2.0 Support
- ✓ Backed by EVGA'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
- PCI Express 2.0 Support
- GeForce 9800 GT with 650MHz clock
- 512MB 256 bit 1ns GDDR3 memory
- 950 MHz clock with 1900 MHz effective memory rate
- Full DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 support
Full Specifications
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Model | 512-P3-N976-AR |
| Warranty | Lifetime if registered within 30 days |
| Manufacturer | EVGA |
| ItemPartNumber | 512-P3-N976-AR |
Ready to buy?
EVGA 512-P3-N976-AR e-GeForce 9800 GT Superclocked 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Graphics 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.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-10. Price and availability subject to change.
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