ATI Radeon 9550 256MB DDR 128-Bit VGA/DVI/TV Out AGP Video Card 109-A03500-10
Bottom line: The ATI Radeon 9550 256MB DDR 128-Bit VGA/DVI/TV Out AGP Video Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video 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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Radeon 9550 256MB DDR 128-Bit VGA/DVI/TV Out AGP Video Card 109-A03500-10
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon 9550 256MB DDR 128-Bit VGA/DVI/TV Out AGP Video Card… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. ATI's retro graphics & video 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 | ATI |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 109-A03500-10 |
| Mfr Part Number | 109-A03500-10 |
| Video Processor | AMD |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 400 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | ATI Radeon 9550 |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | AGP |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 2048 x 1536 |
| Graphics Processor Manufacturer | AMD |
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ATI Radeon 9550 256MB DDR 128-Bit VGA/DVI/TV Out AGP Video Card 109-A03500-10 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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