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Diamond NVIDIA Riva TNT 16MB Viper V550 SDR 28230071-001 22230071-003 AGP
Bottom line: The Diamond NVIDIA Riva TNT 16MB Viper V550 SDR 28230071-001 22230071-003 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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Manufacturer description
The Diamond NVIDIA Riva TNT 16MB Viper V550 SDR 28230071-001 22230071-003 AGP graphics card is a high-performance component designed for AGP-enabled computers. With a chipset manufactured by NVIDIA and a GPU model known as Riva TNT, it offers 16MB of SDR SDRAM memory and support for DirectX 7 APIs. This card does not come with a cooling component but includes TV Out and D-Sub connectors for versatile connectivity options. Additionally, it comes with a 3-year manufacturer's warranty, making it a reliable choice for gamers and graphics-intensive tasks.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Diamond NVIDIA Riva TNT 16MB Viper V550 SDR 28230071-001… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. NVIDIA'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.
Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 16 |
|---|---|
| oem_brand | Diamond Multimedia |
| oem_model | Viper V550 |
| memory_type | SDR |
| memory_bus_bits | 128 |
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