BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics
Bottom line: The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16 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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BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16 Graphics
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored BFG NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 2.0 x16… 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.
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Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 512 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
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