512MB Dell GeForce 9800GT DDR3 Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-out PCI Express PCI Express J359K
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512MB Dell GeForce 9800GT DDR3 Dual DVI Video Card w/TV-out PCI Express PCI Express J359K
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Key Features
- Powerful Graphics: Enjoy smooth gaming and multimedia with the NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics coprocessor, delivering exceptional performance for your desktop
- Ample Memory: Equipped with 512MB of high-speed DDR3 SDRAM, this card ensures seamless multitasking and smooth gameplay
- Dual DVI Connectivity: Connect two monitors simultaneously for extended desktop real estate or enjoy immersive gaming across multiple screens
- TV-out Capability: Easily connect your card to your TV for a big-screen gaming or movie-watching experience
- Dell Quality: Experience reliable performance with this Dell-branded video card, designed to meet the high standards of the industry leader in computing
Full Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Model Name | 9800GT |
| Ample Memory | Equipped with 512MB of high-speed DDR3 SDRAM, this card ensures seamless multitasking and smooth gameplay |
| Dell Quality | Experience reliable performance with this Dell-branded video card, designed to meet the high standards of the industry leader in computing |
| GPU Clock Speed | 600 megahertz |
| Mfr Part Number | N123H |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Powerful Graphics | Enjoy smooth gaming and multimedia with the NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT graphics coprocessor, delivering exceptional performance for your desktop |
| TV-out Capability | Easily connect your card to your TV for a big-screen gaming or movie-watching experience |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | nvidia_geforce_9 |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA GeForce 9 series with 512MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Dual DVI Connectivity | Connect two monitors simultaneously for extended desktop real estate or enjoy immersive gaming across multiple screens |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
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