Sparkle SX84GS1024S3LNM GeForce 8400 GS Video Card - 1024MB, DDR3, PCI-Express, HDMI, VGA, DVI

Disappointed

Well I had this card almost 1 year and 8 moths, and now it is failing. I currently get red lines across all three video ports (VGA, HDMI, DVI) and computer will not boot up properly.

Runs OK for a replacement

I needed something till I can save up for better so I can't complain to much. Except a couple of things. Major is that it runs very hot, almost 112 at times. I have a make shift 120 ac fan on it for now but it's still pretty hot. I expect it to burn it's self out in due time. The other is that is can't keep up with two new games I just got of Sniper Elite V2 and Sniper Ghost Warrior. Regardless of the settings for display as low as possible it just does not cut it. If you need something just to get by this is OK.

Wrong connection

I purchased this item and it did not fit my computer, so I am out bucks. I do not think I will be ordering any further products in this manner.

Good value

I wanted more than basic motherboard video for my system. Linux detected the card and uses it beautifully. The image quality on my 23 inch screen is awesome.

Best Deal Out There Right Now...

I've used a lot of video cards, some of them enormously expensive. I plugged this card in and immediately was gratified with performance that belied its unbelievably low cost. Best of all - I was using two Gb of shared Video Memory, and now with 6 Gb and an Extreme Processor, I own an inexpensive screamer that leaves some of the more expensive systems in the dust.!