EVGA
New Sealed EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB / DDR3(512-P3-1300-LR)
Bottom line: The New Sealed EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB / DDR3 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 new and sealed EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card with 512MB of DDR3 memory. It features a NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS chipset and supports OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX 10 APIs. This card is suitable for computer systems requiring a reliable graphics solution for gaming, multimedia editing, or other graphics-intensive tasks. With its reputable EVGA brand and NVIDIA chipset manufacturer, this graphics card offers quality performance and compatibility with a range of software applications.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored New Sealed EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 512MB / DDR3 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 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR3 |
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