NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 280 NETWORK CARD
Bottom line: The NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 280 NETWORK CARD 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
This unit is USED and TESTED FOR KEY FUNCTIONS. Key hardware is tested and verified working for unit's primary functions through manual or software tests. Hardware required for testing key functions may have been removed after testing.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 280 NETWORK CARD 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 | 1024 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| core_clock_mhz | 602 |
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