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- Brand Name: EVGA
- Model: 512-P3-1300-LR
- Item Package Quantity: 1
- Hardware Platform: Pc
- Graphics Coprocessor: NVIDIA
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Product Description
Awesome features at an incredible value - the EVGA GeForce 8400 GS graphics card delivers. Essential for watching HD DVD and Blu-ray movies on a PC, accelerating the Microsoft Windows Vista/7 experience, and powering Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games.Specifications include the 8400 GS (520MHz core clock) chipset, 512MB of DDR3 memory with a 600 MHz memory clock and 2.4 GB/second memory bandwidth, 32 bit memory interface, 1230 MHz Shader Clock, 8 CUDA cores, and PCI Express 2.0 compatibility. Additional features include Microsoft DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 Support, NVIDIA PureVideo HD Technology, NVIDIA CUDA, OpenGL support, PCI-Express 2.0 support, Dual Link HDCP capability, and Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 support. Connections are 1 DVI, 1 HDMI and 1 VGA connector. Package includes the EVGA Driver/software disc and a 2 year warranty if registered within 30 days at www.evga.com.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
73 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By Kuehnau
Let's face it, if you are looking at this video card, if you are reading this review, then you know something about computers. Chances are you already know this isn't a high end gaming video card, but for the cost and features of the card, it's a decent purchase. Will you be able to run Crisis; No. But I have been running The Sims 3, World of Warcraft, Doom 4, Fallout 3 and more just fine.
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great value. Outstanding tech support to call if you have installation problems
August 22, 2011
By John Hane
Amazon Verified Purchase
Nice card. Noticeably improves video performance and the price is right. Pros: HDMI, DMI and VGA ports, great phone tech support (24x7 free!). Cons: no documentation in the box and no dedicated audio out at all (not even an analog audio out). Not much product-specific info on the website.
I wanted to use this card for video only, and continue using my existing audio setup. But when I installed this the sound on my HP a1640n stopped working. I tried every fix I could think of -- re-installing drivers, disabling them, etc. I thought the geForce card' software had overwritten or corrupted my motherboard's audio drivers. After reading many online posts I decided I had to re-install windows and start all over. I spent a weekend backing up files and re-installing. It still didn't work. Eventually I went back to the EVGA site and found a tech support number (blame myself for not doing this *much* earlier).
EVGA has 24/7 free tech support! After registering the card on the website (required) my call was answered immediately at 10 pm on Sunday night by a knowledgeable person who wasn't just reading a script. (I think I talked to Doug? Best tech support call I've had in years). Problem solved in about 90 seconds (I had to re-boot, go into the BIOS, and set the on-board audio to "on" (options are off, auto and on).
Had I found the tech support number earlier I would have saved myself a lot of grief.
Bottom line, if you aren't reasonably comfortable mucking around with PC/Windows settings and/or prepared to take a risk, don't try to upgrade a PC with on-board graphics and audio (most mainline consumer PCs fall into this category). If you are reasonably comfortable, go for it -- but call the company's tech support line if you have any problems.
I wanted to use this card for video only, and continue using my existing audio setup. But when I installed this the sound on my HP a1640n stopped working. I tried every fix I could think of -- re-installing drivers, disabling them, etc. I thought the geForce card' software had overwritten or corrupted my motherboard's audio drivers. After reading many online posts I decided I had to re-install windows and start all over. I spent a weekend backing up files and re-installing. It still didn't work. Eventually I went back to the EVGA site and found a tech support number (blame myself for not doing this *much* earlier).
EVGA has 24/7 free tech support! After registering the card on the website (required) my call was answered immediately at 10 pm on Sunday night by a knowledgeable person who wasn't just reading a script. (I think I talked to Doug? Best tech support call I've had in years). Problem solved in about 90 seconds (I had to re-boot, go into the BIOS, and set the on-board audio to "on" (options are off, auto and on).
Had I found the tech support number earlier I would have saved myself a lot of grief.
Bottom line, if you aren't reasonably comfortable mucking around with PC/Windows settings and/or prepared to take a risk, don't try to upgrade a PC with on-board graphics and audio (most mainline consumer PCs fall into this category). If you are reasonably comfortable, go for it -- but call the company's tech support line if you have any problems.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By VS2929
Amazon Verified Purchase
This card i bought to upgrade my hp from the integrated geforce 6150se. When i got it and installed it i did notice a change in gaming it got better then before and its a very good product for people on a budget or people who want a starter upgrade. I can watch hd videos and ncaa games on line with no lag or jumping its a great thing. If you have a budget or want to start with a card this would be your starter card.
Update 3/1/12: I sold this card and upgraded to the GTX 550ti but this card was amazing when I had it. It upgraded my HP PC from not being able to play Portal 2 to actually be able to play it finally!. ***VERY IMPORTANT: For people who own or have bought this card, be sure to update the card with the latest drivers as this will take many problems away that you are experiencing.*** Product rating still: A
Update 3/1/12: I sold this card and upgraded to the GTX 550ti but this card was amazing when I had it. It upgraded my HP PC from not being able to play Portal 2 to actually be able to play it finally!. ***VERY IMPORTANT: For people who own or have bought this card, be sure to update the card with the latest drivers as this will take many problems away that you are experiencing.*** Product rating still: A
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Works
I received this today and the VGA port barely works, it seems as if the green part of the RGB doesn't work so everything is just a shade of purple. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mace Schram
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok for the price
Not bad if you aren't doing much in the way of gaming or something, if so look for a faster card. But this one does the job depending on your needs.
Published 13 days ago by Ralph B.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for a media PC
i got this for an old desktop i have permanently hooked up in my livingroom all i needed was the HDMI out and it delivered. i have always had good experiences with Nvidia. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Monkay619
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just The Basics!
It wasn't exactly the greatest graphics card, but overall, it got my computer playing games again, so I am satisfied.
Published 14 days ago by Joseph Duplessis
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for multi monitor setups, not so much for high end gaming
I use it for dual monitor minor video editing and some musical editing and multitrack recording. Win7 found it right away, no setup hassles, and after a couple of reboots, all was... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Robert Gaspard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great low end graphics card
if you want a low end graphics card, not for gaming this is a great one to get. have not had a problem, installed and came up easily.
Published 28 days ago by bilbo
5.0 out of 5 stars
No problems
fast shipping and instaltion was easy it loaded the drivers without using the disc. It has also upgraded the drivers from the net.I am running 2 monitors with this card.
Published 1 month ago by DE
5.0 out of 5 stars
EVGA GeForce 8400 GS 512 MB DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 DVI/HDMI/VGA Graphics...
A new video card got my buds old PC up and running again. . A Power Supply and a copy of Windows 7 got it into the current decade.
Published 1 month ago by Clyde O. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
replaced video card...works like a charm
These are great, stable video cards. Will buy them repeatedly.
Pros: Very little configuration, plugs and plays very well
Cons: out of the 6 I've ordered, 2... Read more
Pros: Very little configuration, plugs and plays very well
Cons: out of the 6 I've ordered, 2... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Louie Gamon
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quick replacement, good price
I originally purchased this graphics card because it was a cheap replacement for my VGA port, that didn't require having to change the entire motherboard. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MaryLyss
