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.
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
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.
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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