GIGABYTE
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS 250 OC 1 GB PCI-Express Video Card GV-N250OC-1GI
Bottom line: The Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS 250 OC 1 GB PCI-Express Video Card 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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Manufacturer description
GIGABYTE nVidia GeForce GTS 250 OC 1GB DVI/HDMI PCI-Express Video Card
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS 250 OC 1 GB PCI-Express Video Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. GIGABYTE'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.
Full Specifications
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GeForce GTS 250 OC |
| Model Number | GV-N250OC-1GI |
| Mfr Part Number | GV-N250OC-1GI |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Item Part Number | GVN250OC1GIP1 |
| Graphics Card Ram | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 OC 1 GB |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, HDMI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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