EVGA
EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 512 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 512-P3-N954-TR
Bottom line: The EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 512 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready 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
- ✓ PCI Express 2.0 Support
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
Graphics adapter - NVIDIA Geforce 9500GT - PCI Express 2.0 x16 - 512 MB - GDDR2 SDRAM - S-Video - DVI - TV-OutPrimary InformationVideo Output Type : Graphics adapter Form Factor : Plug-in card Video Interface : PCI Express 2.0 x16 Digital Video Standards ( Supported ) : DVI MemoryVideo Memory Technology : GDDR2 SDRAM Video Memory / Clock Speed : 1000 MHz Video Memory Data Width : 128-bit Video Memory Installed Size : 512 MB VideoAnalog Video Format : S-Video Digital Video Standards ( Supported ) : DVI TV Interface : TV-Out RAMDAC Clock Speed : 400 MHz API Supported : DirectX 10; OpenGL 2.1…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 512 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 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
- PCI Express 2.0 Support
- GeForce 9500 GT with 550MHz clock
- 512MB 256 bit 0.8ns GDDR2 memory
- 800 MHz clock with 1600 MHz effective memory rate
- Full DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 support
Full Specifications
| Brand | EVGA |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 9500 GT |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | 512-P3-N954-TR |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | 512-P3-N954-TR |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Item Part Number | 512P3954AR, 512P3N954TR |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 1000 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Nvidia GeForce |
| Graphics Description | EVGA GeForce 9500 GT, 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM, PCI-E, 1000 MHz Memory Clock |
| Warranty Description | One Year with One More Free with Registration |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
Ready to buy?
EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 512 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 512-P3-N954-TR 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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