ATI Radeon 9800 XT 256MB DDR AGP 8x Video Card 102A1880701 TESTED WORKING
Bottom line: The ATI Radeon 9800 XT 256MB DDR AGP 8x Video Card 102A1880701 TESTED is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion 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
• P/N: 102A1880701. ATI Radeon 9800 XT, 256MB DDR on a 256-bit bus, AGP 8x. Reference board. Genuine 256MB XT, not a 9800 Pro or a 128MB variant. • AGP 8x/4x 1.5V slot. Will not run in older 3.3V AGP slots.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored ATI Radeon 9800 XT 256MB DDR AGP 8x Video Card 102A1880701 TESTED… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. ATI's expansion 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 expansion 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 300 |
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