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EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (512P3N841AR) 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express
Bottom line: The EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 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
i had a pair of these setup as an SLI pair quite a few years ago and I'm finally getting around to cleaning out a bit of my spare parts. 10 dollars shipping on top of the 30, or the USPS shipping paid by buyer.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express 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 | GDDR3 |
| core_clock_mhz | 650 |
Benchmark data for other graphics cards
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EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS (512P3N841AR) 512 MB GDDR3 SDRAM PCI Express is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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