PNY NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ (GM980XPN2F51Q) 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Bottom line: The PNY NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM 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
The PNY NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ (GM980XPN2F51Q) 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM is a high-performance graphics card from NVIDIA, designed for gaming and multimedia applications. With a 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM memory size, a NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ chipset, and support for multiple monitors, this card offers smooth and immersive graphics performance. It features a 256-Bit graphics processor data width and clock speeds of 738MHz and 400MHz for the GPU and RAMDAC, respectively. With compatibility with PCI Express 2.0x16 slots and support for APIs like OpenGL 2.1 and DirectX 10, this card is a solid choice for…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PNY NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. NVIDIA'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 |
Benchmark data for other graphics cards
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