EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCI-E DDR3 Nvidia Video Graphics Card 512-P3-N976-B1 9800GT
Bottom line: The EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCI-E DDR3 Nvidia Video Graphics 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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EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCI-E DDR3 Nvidia Video Graphics Card 512-P3-N976-B1 9800GT …
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Full Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Mfr Part Number | LYSB0067P3YN2-CMPTRACCS |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCI-E DDR3 Nvidia Video Graphics Card 512-P3-N976-B1 9800GT 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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