EVGA
EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card - New, Box Sealed
Bottom line: The EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card 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
This EVGA GeForce 9800 GT (512MB DDR3, PCI-E 2.0) isnew and sealed. EVGA driver/software CD with EVGA Precision. EVGA GeForce 9800 GT (512MB DDR3, PCI-E 2.0) graphics card — new, sealed. Model: EVGA e-GeForce 9800 GT, P/N 512-P3-N975-AR.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB DDR3 PCI-E 2.0 Video Card 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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