Gainward NVIDIA GeForce FX5600 AGP 256MB DDR Graphics Card
Bottom line: The Gainward NVIDIA GeForce FX5600 AGP 256MB DDR Graphics Card 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
Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description GAINWARD Nvidia GEFORCE FX5600 AGP 256MB DDR Manufacturer: Gainward Chipset manufacturer: Nvidia Layout: GEFORCE FX5600 Manufacturer code: GEFORCE FX5600 Connection type: AGP Memory size: 256MB Storage type: GDR SGRAM Storage rail: 128-bit Cooling type: Active Types of outputs: VGA, DVI-I, S-VIDEO Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48 hours of receipt of payment. We issue an invoice with VAT - 3…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Gainward NVIDIA GeForce FX5600 AGP 256MB DDR Graphics Card 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | DDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 400 |
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