PNY GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E Graphics Card- VCG98GTXPXPB
Bottom line: The PNY GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E Graphics Card- VCG98GTXPXPB 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.
As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →
Before you buy
- Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Condition: Used PNY GeForce 9800 GTX+ Graphics Card P/N: VCG98GTXPXPB Video Memory: 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM Ports: S-Video, 2- DVI-I Bus Type: PCI Express 2.0 x16 Includes Graphics Card Only- No Additional Cables, Accessories, or Software Included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PNY GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E Graphics Card- VCG98GTXPXPB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. PNY'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 | 738 |
| memory_bus_bits | 256 |
Ready to buy?
PNY GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 PCI-E Graphics Card- VCG98GTXPXPB 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.
Related Retro Graphics Cards
More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all articles & guides →- Best 1440p Gaming GPUs in 2026
- How to Build a Windows 98 Retro PC in 2026
- Emulation Hardware in 2026: FPGA, Software, and Cart-Reader Ecosystems
- Best Budget Gaming PC Build 2026 — ~$1,000 ($800 on Sale)
- The Complete Voodoo5 5500 AGP Driver Guide (2026 Edition)
- RTX 4070 Super vs RX 7800 XT — Which to Buy in 2026
- Best Retro Handhelds in 2026 — From $35 to $500
More reviews from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all reviews →- Best Retro Emulator Consoles 2026: AMD GPU Buying Guide
- Mistral Medium 3.5 Dense Local Inference: Hardware Tiers from 24GB to 192GB
- Sound BlasterX G6 for Retro Gaming PC Audio in 2026
- Logitech G920 vs HORI Overdrive for Sim Racing in 2026
- Have Qwen Said Anything About Further Qwen 3.6 Models?
- US Government Forces Anthropic to Disable Claude Fable 5 Worldwide
- Qwen Plays DCSS: What Roguelike Runs Tell Us About Long-Context Agent Performance
- Best Sim Racing Wheel for Forza on Xbox + PC 2026
- AI-Assisted Driver Hunting on Voodoo3 + GeForce 4 Ti: A 2026 Win98 Workflow
- Best PC Game Controllers for 2026: 5 Picks Ranked
- Handheld Gaming PC Comparison: 2024's Top Picks
- Orange Pi 5 Plus vs Raspberry Pi 5: The Honest Head-to-Head (2026)
- ZOTAC RTX 3060 12GB vs Intel Arc B580 12GB for 1440p Gaming in 2026
- Best Streaming Gear for Twitch Beginners in 2026
- Best USB Microphone and Streaming Kit for Creators in 2026
- NVIDIA DGX Spark Review: Grace Blackwell vs RTX 5090 & Mac Studio M3 Ultra
- Microsoft + NVIDIA's 'Agent PC': What Local Hardware Does an On-Device AI Agent Actually Need in 2026?
- DualSense vs 8BitDo Pro 2 for PC Gaming in 2026
- Sound Blaster AWE32 vs AWE64: The 1998 MIDI Decision
- Steam Deck Sleep Mode: Should You Leave It Plugged In?
- Build a Raspberry Pi 4 NVMe Jellyfin Homelab Box in 2026
- Build a Home AI Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 4 8GB in 2026
- Imaging Your Big-Box CD-ROM Collection: A CompactFlash + IDE Workflow
- Best GPU for AI code generation in 2026
Earliest SpecPicks reviews
Browse full archive →- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 8B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 14B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 70B (2026)
- Best GPU for DeepSeek-R1 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 405B (2026)
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 14B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 70B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run DeepSeek-R1 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090