PNY VCG98GTXPXPB Geforce 9800 GTX+ 512MB PCI-Express Graphic Card

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 3 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001JEPC04
• Item model number: VCG98GTXPXPB
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

XLR8 Graphics Cards offer the latest spec NVIDIA SLI-Ready GPUs with full DirectX 10 support, HDCP capability and Overclocked options for hardcore gamers to push faster frame rates for the ultra-realistic gaming experience.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Satisfied with performance, February 17, 2010

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John D. Houston - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PNY VCG98GTXPXPB Geforce 9800 GTX+ 512MB PCI-Express Graphic Card (Personal Computers)

The card works great. Although it has a different cooling fan than the one pictured. Go to PNY's website to see what it actually looks like.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars iHappy with it, February 10, 2010

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Beloved Lacemaker - See all my reviews

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This review is from: PNY VCG98GTXPXPB Geforce 9800 GTX+ 512MB PCI-Express Graphic Card (Personal Computers)

The Geforce 9800 GTX+ is my first effort to purchase any hardware to upgrade my PC. Generally, my PCs have been custom built and haven't had much need for upgrades, but given a few dollars to spare and a need to replace my old graphics card, which suddenly failed on me, I took some time researching graphics cards. I wanted something that would be worth the price, but not as power hungry or as expensive as the highest end gaming cards. As far as criteria go, I do a lot of word processing, a lot of video conversion and streamed recording, webcam every now and then, and (perhaps the most intensive graphics requirement for me) I play the Sims 2 and the Sims 3 whenever I can get some honest, not-in-the-midst-of-procrasination, free time.

For these purposes, and I'm sure others, this video-graphics card works like a charm. It runs smoothly and quietly and has greatly expanded my options for visual enjoyment on my PC. My games run smoother than ever, without a moment's lag. Vista's (yes, I happen to actually like Vista; it hasn't been problematic for me at all) Performance Information Tools rate the video card in two ways: Graphics (Desktop performance for Windows Aero) and Gaming Graphics (3D business and gaming graphics performance). Both have ratings of a 5.9, the highest rating possible at this time.

As far as the hardware itself is concerned: it is easy to install, though it is a larger-than-average piece of hardware--but that's because it houses its own fan. The fan does a great job of keeping the device cool and I have never had any problems with overheating or noise. *Speaking of the fan: a former reviewer noted that his video card has a heat sink instead of an exhaust grate; perhaps the reviewer needs to check to make sure s/he received the right card. The video card I received DOES have its own exhaust grate, which contributes to the efficiency of the fan. I can't imagine that we are reviewing the same card.

At this point, I'd love to offer some pithy closing remark or drop some amazing statistics of specs on you... but, well, I'm just not that creative. Suffice it to say, at this mainstream price, there is no reason to settle for a card that offers anything less than the specifications of this model. It is a worthy investment without disappointment.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I decided to buy Two - SLI Configuration, July 4, 2010

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B. Madison - See all my reviews
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After buying my ATI 4870x2 bohemoth card, I thought I pulled myself off the high-end card market for at least 5 or more years. Well, I have since re-evaluated that premise and decided to dump the single card (dual memory) option in favor of the 9800GTX+ edition. I bought one earlier first and liked the performance and noted that it was out performing my ATI on Microsoft FSX and Laminer Research's X-Plane 9.45. I decided to purchase the second card from Amazon and install it as an SLI 2 card solution. What a difference this combination makes in all 3D performance. I have some of the most intensive resource games on the market and they all perform very well under extreme resolutions. I do not play any 3D-game less than 1600 x 1200. This card is probably under estimated if you read the middle of the road reviews. The bottom line is, the price and performance gains are immense and boils down to simple is better. I thought if I paid 500 dollars or more for a solution, it would be the best performance. I am an engineer by trade and in most situations, if you put more quality assurance in a product, you should get better performance and reliability. In this case, The 9800GTX+ is BETTER than the ATI 4870x2 for the following reasons;

1) ATI claims the power draw is 380 or so watts when in fact, its closer to 500 under load
2) My electric bill is down a whole 100 dollars/mo just from removing that card....(yes 100 dollars)
3) My case stayed extremely hot even with 6 fans in the case
4) There has been no cooling solutions for the ATI solution and those that have tried are charging rediculous prices for that solution (frankly, ATI should have done this)

I'm a happy camper now. I have noted a quieter case (fans don't have to work as hard) and performance is better than the ATI solution. I know there are high end nvidia solutions as well but I am telling you my experience with a middle of the road solution; NOT BAD !!!!!