Diamond X1650AGP256TSB ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro 256MB AGP GDDR2 Dual DVI Video Card
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Bottom line: The Diamond X1650AGP256TSB ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro 256MB AGP GDDR2 Dual DVI Video Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $119.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
The features of the X1650AGP256TSB include 256MB Memory, 600Mhz Core Clock, 800Mhz Memory Clock, AGP 3.0 Compliant, 16Mx16 Memory Configuration, GDDR2 Memory Type, 128-bit Memory Interface, : Hydravision 3 Dual Link DVI, VGA, HDTV-Out, 22.4GB per second memory bandwidth, Direct X 9.0 , Open GL 2.0, 12 pixel pipelines architecture, 8 vertex shader, SMARTSHADER technology, VIDEOSHADER technology, SMOOTHVISION technology, and HYPER Z III+ technology. System Requirements: AMD Athlon or Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz or faster, AGP 3.0 (8x/4x) bus, 420 Watt ATX 2.0 or greater power supply, 256MB of…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Diamond X1650AGP256TSB ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro 256MB AGP GDDR2… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. Diamond'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
- ✓ AGP 3.0 compatible
- ✓ Backed by Diamond'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
- AGP 3.0 compatible
- 256MB Memory with 128 bit memory interface and GDDR2 memory configuration
- 600 mhz core clock and 800 MHz memory clock
- Support for Microsoft Direct X 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0
- Dual link DVI for dual monitor support
Full Specifications
| Brand | Diamond |
|---|---|
| Model Number | X1650AGP256TSB |
| Mfr Part Number | X1650AGP256TSB |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Graphics Card Ram | 256 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 256 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | AMD |
| Warranty Description | One Year |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00757448006889 |
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Diamond X1650AGP256TSB ATI Radeon Viper X1650 Pro 256MB AGP GDDR2 Dual DVI Video 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.
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