EVGA
Graphics Card EVGA NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800 GS 256MB 256-A8-E506-AX AGP
Bottom line: The Graphics Card EVGA NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800 GS 256MB 256-A8-E506-AX AGP 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
The EVGA NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS 256MB 256-A8-E506-AX AGP graphics card is a high-performance part suitable for gaming and intensive graphics tasks. With a chipset from Nvidia and 256 MB of GDR3 memory, it provides smooth performance for games and other graphics-intensive applications. It comes with various connectors including D-Sub, DVI-I, and S-Video, as well as cooling components like fans and heat sinks to ensure optimal temperature management. Additionally, it is compatible with AGP slots and comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty for added peace of mind.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Graphics Card EVGA NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800 GS 256MB 256-A8-E506-AX AGP using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. EVGA'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 | GDDR3 |
| core_clock_mhz | null |
Benchmark data for other graphics cards
Ready to buy?
Graphics Card EVGA NVIDIA GEFORCE 7800 GS 256MB 256-A8-E506-AX AGP 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 →- RTX 4070 Super vs RX 7800 XT — Which to Buy in 2026
- Best Retro Handhelds in 2026 — From $35 to $500
- Best 1440p Gaming GPUs in 2026
- How to Build a Windows 98 Retro PC in 2026
- The Complete Voodoo5 5500 AGP Driver Guide (2026 Edition)
- Emulation Hardware in 2026: FPGA, Software, and Cart-Reader Ecosystems
- Best Budget Gaming PC Build 2026 — ~$1,000 Parts List
More reviews from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all reviews →- Best SATA SSD for a Retro Windows XP or 98 Build (2026)
- Is the RTX 3060 12GB Still the Best Sub-$400 AI Card in 2026?
- Best GPU for Stable Diffusion and Local Image Generation in 2026
- Ryzen 5 2600 vs Ryzen 5 5600X for CPU-Only gpt-oss 20B (2026)
- Best AM4 CPU to Pair With an RTX 3060 12GB in 2026
- NVMe vs SATA for Gaming: WD Blue SN550 vs Crucial BX500 in 2026
- Raspberry Pi OS Moves to the Linux 6.18 LTS Kernel With an Updated LabWC Compositor
- UT99 OldUnreal 469 Patch in 2026: Migration, Servers, and Period-Correct Controller Mapping
- RX 580 in 2026: Still Worth It for 1080p Gaming?
- Best 4K Gaming Monitor for the PS5 Pro and PC in 2026
- Linux Driver Will Expose Voltage Inputs on Raspberry Pi SBCs
- Local 13B LLM Inference on a $700 Used Build: Ryzen 7 3700X + RTX 3060 12GB Benchmarked
- Crucial BX500 vs Samsung 870 EVO: Best 1TB SATA SSD for Game Storage
- GLM-5.2 on an RTX 3060 12GB: Can the New Open-Weights Leader Run Local?
- Best Retro Gaming Consoles and Controllers to Buy in 2026
- Qwen 3.6 35B GGUF: NTP vs MTP Quantization Explained
- Linux Beats Windows 11 on AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2
- How to run Llama 3.1 70B on Apple M4 Max
- Crucial BX500 vs Samsung 870 EVO: Best Budget 1TB SATA SSD for Gaming in 2026
- Best Gaming Headsets for PS5 and PC in 2026
- When Does a Homelab Become a Job?
- CompactFlash Imaging for Retro PCs: A CF133 + IDE Workflow
- Best Nintendo Switch Accessories for Handheld and Docked Play in 2026
- Anthropic Tightens Claude Fable 5 Limits — Why Builders Are Eyeing Local Rigs
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