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ATI Technologies 109-83600-00 , ATI AIW Radeon 8500 AGP Desktop Video Card
Bottom line: The ATI Technologies 109-83600-00 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
About the Item JJ 04/11/2026 WH 27 / 3 B6 W. We do not provide technical support for set up, installation or any other use related issues.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATI Technologies 109-83600-00 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. ATI'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 | 64 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 275 |
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