Dell GeForce 9300 GE 256 MB Graphic Card with DMS-59 Port
Bottom line: The Dell GeForce 9300 GE 256 MB Graphic Card with DMS-59 Port 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
- ✓ Supports API includes: DirectX 11, Open GL 3.3, OpenCL 1.1, Shader Model 4.0.
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
Enjoy breathtaking visuals and harness the power of dedicated graphics memory with the 256 MB nVIDIA GeForce 9300 GE Graphics Card from Dell. It features high-performance 256 MB memory that boosts your systems overall performance. It delivers Microsoft DirectX 10.0 and Shader Model 4.0 hardware acceleration, as well as supports NVIDIA’s second generation PureVideo HD technology. Additionally, this graphics card incorporates a 59-pin DMS-59 connector, which can enable dual DVI output as well as HDTV-out. This product has been tested and validated on Dell systems and is compatible with Dell…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell GeForce 9300 GE 256 MB Graphic Card with DMS-59 Port using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Dell'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
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- A once popular lightweight graphics card, with heatsink cooling silent, features 256MB DDR2 memory, DMS-59 port, flexible to provide dual DVI or VGA connection via vairous adapters, each connection resolution is up to 1920 x 1200.
- Supports API includes: DirectX 11, Open GL 3.3, OpenCL 1.1, Shader Model 4.0.
- Compatible both with non-UEFI windows 10, 8, vista, 7. This card does not support windows 11.
- US technical support, phone or email, and one year replacement warranty.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model Name | GeForce 9300 GE |
| Model Number | Dell Nvidia Geforce 9300 GE PCI-E LP |
| Mfr Part Number | K956H |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Office |
| Graphics Card Ram | 256 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 256 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 800 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Nvidia GeForce |
| Graphics Description | Nvidia GeForce 9300 GE with 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM, 802 MHz memory clock, DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.3, OpenCL 1.1, and Shader Model 4.0 support |
| Supports API includes | DirectX 11, Open GL 3.3, OpenCL 1.1, Shader Model 4.0. |
| Video Output Interface | DVI |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI-Express x16 |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1200 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
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