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GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/HDCP Support
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GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/HDCP Support

Bottom line: The GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCI Express 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 GTS 250 1024MB DDR3 PCI Express 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

High-performance, high-definition graphics!Drench your eyes in the beauty of crystal clear, high definition graphics with the BFG Tech GeForce GTS 250 1 GB GDDR3 PCI Express Video Card! The BFGSGTS2501024DE features the powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics processor with 128 processor cores clocked at 738 MHz and includes 1 GB of GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit memory interface and sports PCI Express 2.0 compliance.The BFGSGTS2501024DE features exclusive NVIDIA technologies to provide an unsurpassed gaming or movie watching experience. This card sports 2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. BFG Tech'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 GTS 250 1024MB DDR3 PCI Express Video Card General Features:
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics processing unit (GPU) 128 processor cores 738 MHz core clock
  • 1782 MHz shader clock 1024 MB GDDR3 memory 256-bit memory interface 2200 MHz memory data rate
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface 2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture NVIDIA PhysX Ready
  • 3-way NVIDIA SLI support

Full Specifications

BrandBFG Tech
Model NameGeForce GTS 250
Unit Count1.0 Count
GPU Clock Speed738 MHz
Mfr Part NumberBFGSGTS2501024DE
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Graphics Card Ram1 GB
Graphics Ram Size1 GB
Graphics Ram TypeGDDR3
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Memory Clock Speed2200 MHz
Graphics Coprocessorgeforce gts 250
Video Output InterfaceDVI
Graphics Card InterfacePCI-Express x16

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GeForce GTS 250 1GB DDR3 PCI Express (PCI-E) Dual DVI Video Card w/HDCP Support 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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