Rare Creative Labs 3D Blaster Riva TNT2 Ultra (CT6810) GPU AGP 2x
Bottom line: The Rare Creative Labs 3D Blaster Riva TNT2 Ultra GPU AGP 2x 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
Graphics Processor: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Ultra. The card was distinguished by its increased clock speeds and refined architecture compared to the standard TNT2 model. Interface: AGP 2X (backwards compatible with 1X).
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Rare Creative Labs 3D Blaster Riva TNT2 Ultra GPU AGP 2x using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Creative'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.
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Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 32 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | SDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 150 |
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