Gigabyte GV-N4600C Video + Nvidia GeForce GTX280
Bottom line: The Gigabyte GV-N4600C Video + Nvidia GeForce GTX280 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 Hard Drives and CPU had been pulled. Both have 2 XGA?. The Nvidia card has had the bottom of the mounting bracket cut (see pics). Other then dust and the bracket cut, they appear in good shape.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gigabyte GV-N4600C Video + Nvidia GeForce GTX280 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Gigabyte'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.
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