Name: 256-A8-N313-BX EVGA 256MB DDR AGP 4X/8X GeForce FX 5500 Graphics Card
Brand: EVGA
SKU: 256-A8-N313-BX
Price: 216.39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EVGA e-GeForce FX 5500 256MB graphics card offers essential upgrades for older PCs needing better video output options and moderate 3D support. It slots into AGP 4X/8X motherboards and comes with a variety of display connections, making it a practical pick for users maintaining or refurbishing legacy systems.

General Information
Brand	EVGA
Part Number	256-A8-N313-BX

Technical Information
Chipset	Nvidia
Bus Interface	AGP 4X,AGP 8X
Supported APIs	DirectX 9, OpenGL: 2.1
Output Interface	DVI,D-Sub (VGA),S-Video

Memory
Memory Size	256MB
Interface	DDR
Memory Bus	128-bit

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	Yes
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL

Product Description
This EVGA e-GeForce FX 5500 graphics card is built to deliver solid performance for everyday multimedia and gaming tasks. It fits into AGP 4X or 8X slots, making it a good choice for older systems looking to upgrade their graphics capabilities. Often found in home PCs and workstations, this card helps users run graphic-intensive applications and enjoy smooth video playback. Gamers and professionals who need moderate 3D rendering power will find it practical and affordable. Key Features 256MB DDR memory with a 128-bit data path improves texture handling and graphic detail AGP 4X/8X compatibility ensures a broad range of motherboard support Multiple video outputs including DVI for digital monitors, D-Sub for analog displays, and S-Video for TV connections GeForce FX 5500 chipset provides decent acceleration for older games and multimedia apps Compact design fits standard desktop cases without requiring extra power connectors This card is typically deployed in systems that need a cost-effective graphics upgrade without modern PCIe demands. It's commonly seen in office setups and entry-level gaming rigs where basic 3D performance and multiple display options matter. Users benefit from stable drivers and solid compatibility with a range of Windows operating systems, making it a dependable choice for extending the life of legacy computers.

Use Cases
The EVGA e-GeForce FX 5500 256MB graphics card is primarily utilized in legacy workstation environments and older desktop systems where AGP slots are standard. Its capabilities benefit IT departments and refurbishing specialists who maintain or upgrade systems with moderate graphics requirements without migrating to newer hardware platforms. How It's Used: Enhancing graphics output in enterprise archival workstations running legacy applications with AGP support. Supporting educational institutions upgrading older computer labs to improve multimedia and basic 3D rendering capabilities. Refurbishing office desktops that require multi-display setups for administrative workloads using DVI and D-Sub outputs. Deploying in industrial control systems where stable video output on AGP-based systems is critical for monitoring interfaces. Integrating into remote or branch office PCs that need reliable, low-bandwidth graphics performance for virtualization clients. This graphics card provides a practical solution for operational environments dependent on AGP architecture, ensuring continued compatibility and stable video performance. It supports moderate graphical tasks while maintaining cost-effectiveness in scenarios where system scalability is constrained by hardware generation.

256-A8-N313-BX EVGA 256MB DDR AGP 4X/8X GeForce FX 5500 Graphics Card

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