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Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800 GT 512MB N9800GT-T2D512-OC PCIe x16
Bottom line: The Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800 GT 512MB 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
Short delivery times Fast shipping products We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market MSI Nvidia GEFORCE 9800 GT 512MB N9800GT-T2D512-OC PCIe x16 Chipset manufacturer: Nvidia Graphic design: GEFORCE 9800 GT Manufacturer code: N9800GT-T2D512-OC Type of connection: PCIe x16 2.0 Storage capacity: 512MB Storage type: GDDR3 Storage rail: 256 bits Memory timing: 1900MHz Clocking of the core: 680MHz Cooling type: Active Types of outputs: 2x DVI-I, S-VIDEO Maximum resolution: 2560x1600 Supported libraries: Directx 10, OpenGL 2.1 Power connection: 6-pin Technology for…
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SpecPicks scored Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE 9800 GT 512MB 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 | 512 |
|---|---|
| factory_oc | true |
| memory_type | GDDR3 |
| memory_bus_bits | 256 |
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