Sapphire ATI Radeon X1950 PRO, 512MB 256BIT GDDR3, AGP Graphics Card
Bottom line: The Sapphire ATI Radeon X1950 PRO 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
The product is a Sapphire ATI Radeon X1950 PRO graphics card with 512MB of 256-bit GDDR3 memory. It includes DVI-I and DVI connectors, is compatible with AGP 4x/8x slots, and requires a 4-pin Molex power cable. The card features a cooling component with a fan and heatsink, making it suitable for high-performance computing tasks. The ATI Radeon X1950 PRO chipset/GPU model ensures smooth graphics processing, making it ideal for gaming or other graphics-intensive applications. In Excellent Working Condition! Hard to find one in this great condition! Tested on Windows XP and runs all the great…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sapphire ATI Radeon X1950 PRO 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
| outputs | DVI-I,DVI |
|---|---|
| vram_mb | 512 |
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| bus_width_bit | 256 |
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