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EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB PCI-E NVIDIA Retro Gaming GPU Works
Bottom line: The EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB PCI-E NVIDIA Retro Gaming GPU Works 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
Vintage EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB PCIe Graphics Card graphics card featuring the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX GPU with 512MB memory. Great for retro gaming PCs, Windows XP builds, or vintage hardware collections. Features: * NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX GPU * 512MB memory * PCI Express interface * EVGA model 512-P3-N871-AR * Dual-slot gaming graphics card Condition: * Pulled from storage * tested - working * Please review photos carefully for cosmetic condition Great for: * Retro gaming PCs * Windows XP gaming builds * Vintage NVIDIA collections * Retro benchmarking and enthusiast systems Only…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB PCI-E NVIDIA Retro Gaming GPU Works using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. EVGA'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 | 512 |
|---|---|
| gpu_chip | G92 |
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| core_clock_mhz | 675 |
| memory_bus_bits | 256 |
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