Jaton Vcs38261Pci Pci Video Card S3 Virge/Gx
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Manufacturer description
Jaton Vcs38261Pci Pci Video Card S3 Virge/Gx
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Jaton Vcs38261Pci Pci Video Card S3 Virge/Gx using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Jaton'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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Jaton |
|---|---|
| Model Number | VCS38261 PCI |
| Mfr Part Number | VCS38261PCI |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Video Output Interface | VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
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