NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800 GS 256MB P317 PCIe X16
Bottom line: The NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800 GS 256MB P317 PCIe X16 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 NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800 GS 256MB P317 PCIe x16 Manufacturer Nvidia Chipset manufacturer Nvidia Graphics chip GEFORCE 6800 GS Manufacturer code P317 Connector type PCIe x16 Memory size 256 MB Memory type GDDR3 Memory bus 256-bit Memory clock 500 MHz Core clock frequency 425 MHz Cooling type active Output types VGA, DVI-I, S-VIDEO 6-pin power connection Packaging version OEM Product gallery More information Goods will be…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NVIDIA GEFORCE 6800 GS 256MB P317 PCIe X16 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 | null |
| core_clock_mhz | 350 |
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