ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB GPU Graphics Card DDR3 NEW IN BOX SEALED
Bottom line: The ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB GPU Graphics Card DDR3 NEW IN BOX 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 product is a brand new ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 graphics card with 896MB DDR3 memory, sealed in its original packaging. It features DVI connectors, DirectX 10 APIs, a cooling component with a fan and heatsink, and a chipset/GPU model of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260. The card requires a 6-pin + 6-pin PCI-E power cable for optimal performance. Ideal for gaming and graphic-intensive applications, this graphics card offers reliable and high-quality graphics processing capabilities.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB GPU Graphics Card DDR3 NEW IN BOX… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. ASUS'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 | 896 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| core_clock_mhz | 576 |
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