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Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE FX5500 128MB MS-8919
Bottom line: The Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE FX5500 128MB MS-8919 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
Other items Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market GRAPHICS CARD MSI Nvidia GEFORCE FX5500 128MB MS-8919 Manufacturer MSI Chipset manufacturer Nvidia Graphics processor GEFORCE FX5500 Compatible connector AGP Memory size 128MB Memory amount 128MB Memory type DDR SGRAM Graphics card memory bus 128-bit Cooling type passive Output 1x VGA, 1x DVI-I, 1x S-VIDEO Power connection Not required No original packaging. Will be sealed in a static bag. Written guarantee - 3 years !!! Product gallery More…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Graphics Card MSI NVIDIA GEFORCE FX5500 128MB MS-8919 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 | 128 |
|---|---|
| memory_type | SDR |
| core_clock_mhz | 250 |
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