Vintage MSI Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 128MB AGP 8X Graphics Card (Medion) - Tested
Bottom line: The Vintage MSI Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 128MB AGP 8X Graphics 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
Up for sale is the MSI Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 128MB AGP card I had in a Windows 98SE build I'm no longer using. The screenshot was provided to show the card before I tore the machine down. This card is very well suited for Windows 98 era retro gaming.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Vintage MSI Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 128MB AGP 8X Graphics Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. NVIDIA'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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 250 |
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