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EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCi-E DDR 3 Video Graphics GPU PC WIN Tested
Bottom line: The EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCi-E DDR 3 Video Graphics GPU PC 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
Here’s a quality reliable multi port video card for your PC or Mac : EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCi-E DDR 3 Video Graphics Card GPU PC WINDOWS MACINTOSH Power PC These cards work great in late 2000”s vintage era machines and provide DVI HDMI and VGA ports. This 9800 will work with most modern HDTVs, display, monitors or other connections Condition: Very Good- clean no marks • pet free • smoke free • Tested Shipping: fast and reliable
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 512MB PCi-E DDR 3 Video Graphics GPU PC… 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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