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Graphic Card MSI Nvidia Geforce FX-5950U-VTD256 256MB DDR AGP8x Vivo DVI MS-8946
Bottom line: The Graphic Card MSI Nvidia Geforce 256MB DDR AGP8x Vivo DVI MS-8946 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 invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Graphics card MSI Nvidia GeForce FX-5950U-VTD256 256MB DDR AGP8X VIVO DVI MS-8946 Chip set manufacturer: Nvidia Graphics processor: GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Sku: FX-5950U-VTD256 / MS-8946 Connection type: AGP Size of the memory: 256MB Working type: GDR Sgram Graphics card memory bus: 256-bit Outputs: DVI-I, S-Video, VGA Supported libraries: Directx 9.0a, OpenGL 1.5 (Full) /2.0 (partial) Network connection: Molex Pobór Mocy (TDP): 74W Packaging version: OEM No original packaging. Is…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Graphic Card MSI Nvidia Geforce 256MB DDR AGP8x Vivo DVI MS-8946 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. MSI'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 | 300 |
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