Dell NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256MB PCIe Video Graphics Card 0MG229 P260 π₯
Bottom line: The Dell NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256MB PCIe Video Graphics Card 0MG229 P260 π₯ 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 β on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Dell Part Number (PN): 0MG229 [18]NVIDIA Model Number: P260 [9]. Architecture: NVIDIA Curie (GeForce 6 Series) [8]. Connectors: None (Draws entirely from the PCIe slot). Board ID: 180-10260-0000-A03 [2].
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell NVIDIA GeForce 6800 256MB PCIe Video Graphics Card 0MG229 P260 π₯ using a rating Γ review-volume Γ 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.
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Full Specifications
| vram_mb | 256 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| bus_width_bit | 256 |
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