Geforce 9400GT 1GB DDR2
Bottom line: The BFG Technologies Geforce 9400GT 1GB DDR2 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
- ✓ BFG Tech GeForce 9400GT 1 GB DDR2 PCI Express Low Profile Video Card General Features:
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
Powerful graphics performance for small form factor systems!Power up your small form factor or standard size PC with the BFG Tech GeForce 9400 GT 1 GB DDR2 PCI Express low profile video card. This card is built with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT graphics processing unit and 1 GB of DDR2 memory on a low profile PCB, enough power to handle high definition video and light 3D gaming in a package that takes up very little space inside your case. The BFGE941024GTE fully PCI Express 2.0 compliant, providing the bandwidth and power to handle the latest games and applications.This card is equipped with…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored BFG Technologies Geforce 9400GT 1GB DDR2 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. BFG Technologies'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
- BFG Tech GeForce 9400GT 1 GB DDR2 PCI Express Low Profile Video Card General Features:
- Low profile PCB NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT graphics processing unit (GPU) 16 processor cores
- 550 MHz core clock 1400 MHz shader clock 1 GB DDR2 memory 128-bit memory interface
- 800 MHz memory data rate PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface NVIDIA Unified Architecture
- NVIDIA GigaThread technology
Full Specifications
| Brand | BFG Technologies |
|---|---|
| Model Number | BFGE941024GTE |
| Number of Fans | 1 |
| Mfr Part Number | BFGE941024GTE |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | nvidia_geforce_9 |
| Video Output Interface | VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2560x1600 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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