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PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 PCI DVI+VGA Low Profile Graphics Card VCG84512SPPB
Bottom line: The PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 PCI DVI+VGA Low Profile Graphics Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video 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
- ✓ Chipset: nVidia GeForce 8400GS
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
PNY nVidia GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 VGA/DVI PCI Video Card
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 PCI DVI+VGA Low Profile Graphics Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. PNY's retro graphics & video 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 & video 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
- Chipset: nVidia GeForce 8400GS
- Core Clock: 567MHz
- Video Memory: 512MB DDR2
- Memory Clock: 667MHz
- Memory Interface: 64-bit
- Max. Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Full Specifications
| Brand | PNY |
|---|---|
| Chipset | nVidia GeForce 8400GS |
| Core Clock | 567MHz |
| Model Name | 8400GS |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Memory Clock | 667MHz |
| Model Number | VCG84512SPPB |
| Video Memory | 512MB DDR2 |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Max. Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| Mfr Part Number | VCG84512SPPB |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Office |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 667 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA |
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PNY GeForce 8400GS 512MB DDR2 PCI DVI+VGA Low Profile Graphics Card VCG84512SPPB 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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