EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1024 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 01G-P3-N959-TR

by EVGA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 12 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001ENI3C4
• Item model number: 01G-P3-N959-TR
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 21, 2008

Product Description

EVGA nVidia GeForce 9500GT 1GB 2DVI PCI-Express Video Card

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent upgrade from stock cards, value for cost, February 22, 2010

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Delta Echo (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1024 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 01G-P3-N959-TR (Personal Computers)

I own a Dell Dimension 9150 (3.2 GHz P4 w/4 GB RAM) that was shipped with an ATI X300SE 128MB card, which had one VGA/one DVI out. I use two monitors, an Optiplex Q19wb 16x9 and the OEM Dell 17" monitor.

Installing this card in my x16 PCI Express slot was simple...I powered down the PC, removed the old card, and installed the new one. The card ships with two DVI to VGA adapters, since the output for the card is DVI, these adapters are needed for normal VGA operation...something not noted in the product description at my time of purchase, and I almost bought an extra adapter, but I am glad I waited to find them in the box!

I booted the PC, and my system recognized it immediately, and searched for hardware...insert the enclosed disc, and within a few minutes, the software installed. The secondary screen was not available, and the original screen was skewed on completion...I rebooted, and the GForce software came up upon Win XP SP3 load.

The interface was extremely easy to use, it guided me through setup for each monitor and let me choose settings I needed. I like that fact that it allows me to run each monitor independently with different refresh rates, color balance and size, while still allowing my secondary monitor to be an extension screen of the first. There are several to choose from, including identical, separate or clone.

The hardware acceleration setups are very simple, offering a slider bar to help the user choose from Performance or quality, or a balance. The active DirectX display video shows you the difference as you adjust the bar.

There is also a setting that allows you to use a test pattern to allow your monitors to self-adjust based on the video output.

Included in the package: Card, S-Video cable, S-Video to component out adapter, two DVI to VGA adapters, Setup disc and short manual

I found this card to be an excellent and low cost upgrade for my PC from 128MB to 1 GB which allows me to use software such as video editing (Magix Movie Edit Pro 15 Plus in full HD AVCHD mode with little lag), and Google Sketchup with faster rendering and less system hang.

An excellent buy, all around efficient card, and easy to install with average computer skills.

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Card, Nice Price, August 13, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1024 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 01G-P3-N959-TR (Personal Computers)

Wow. This video card improved my gaming graphics by a whole ton, 55 FPS average on COD4 with 2x AA 1280x720 resolution. 50 FPS average on COD5 1280x720 no AA. On need for speed, 40 FPS average with settings to the max. On Flight Simulator X (which is a real big hog) 30 FPS on High settings. The video card temperature never went up over 70 degrees centigrade, which is very good. The card is rated for a very high temperature before breaking. The card came with an overclocking utility, profile settings for each program, and real time video card stats. I fully recommend this if you have a tight budget, but are itching to have better graphics and performance. This card doesn't need a whole lot of power supply and is SUPER QUIET.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Low price great performance, July 4, 2009

By 

Thomas Lake "I Build things, doesnt matter." (Tacoma Wa.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: EVGA GeForce 9500 GT 1024 MB DDR2 PCI Express 2DVI/HDTV SLI Ready Graphics Card, 01G-P3-N959-TR (Personal Computers)

I bought this card based on the reviews I saw here.
It has more features than what I currently use, I also got this card
to be able to use it in an updated/better/Uber computer at a later date.
my last card burnt up/exploded/or something, due to me overclocking an
already overclocked card.
this card Exceeds my current computers abilities which is a good thing.
Ive always had good luck with Nvidia, I'm a gamer and fly online
flight Sims with up to fifty other people. frame rate is an issue and
can be limited by your connection speeds as well as your video card.
so if you eliminate the issue on your end you'll solve 90% of your problems.
It comes with some great utilities which enable you to set your own
parameters - shaders, core speeds, fan speeds,memory speeds as well as
allowing you to monitor the GPU temps.
AND links it to your G15 keyboards LCD screen.....ingame.
but I allways take these reviews with a grain of salt - so to speak
cause some people trash on some products and others raves are way to good
to be true.
I only gave it 4 stars cause I dont have the ability to see its full
potential yet. when I do I'll come back here and let you know.