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Release Period	-	Aug-2008

GeForce 9400 GT 1GB Review

GeForce 9400 GT 1GB is a middle-class GPU part of the GeForce 9000 Series released by NVIDIA in 2008.
The performance is slightly better than the standard GeForce 9400 GT, due to the extra video memory which can be precious for some games and fundamental at high resolutions.
Still, the performance is very limited due to the architecture itself and so most demanding games are only playable at low settings while very demanding games, might be unplayable, even at the lowest settings.
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GeForce 9400 GT 1GB Performance Specification

Core Speed

Architecture

Memory

Memory Speed

Memory Bus

Memory Type

Memory Bandwidth

Technology

TMUs

Texture Rate

ROPs

Pixel Rate

Shader
Processing Units

Direct X

Shader

Open GL

Resolution (WxH)

Max Power

PSU

GPU Details

550 MHz

G96a/b

1024 MB

400 MHz

128 Bit

DDR2

12.8GB/sec

65nm

DX 10.0

4.0

3.3

2560x1600

50 Watts

300 Watt & 18 Amps

Notebook GPU

SLI/Crossfire

Dedicated

Integrated

VGA Connection

DVI Connection

HDMI Connection

Best CPU Match

Best RAM Match

Best Screen Size

GPU Upgrade

Approved

GD Value

GD RATING

GPU Features

No the GeForce 9400 GT 1GB graphics card is NOT a laptop and notebook GPU

Yes the GeForce 9400 GT 1GB graphics card can run in parallel to other GPUs using Nvidia SLI or AMD Crossfire technology

Yes the GeForce 9400 GT 1GB graphics card is a dedicated GPU

No the GeForce 9400 GT 1GB graphics card is NOT an integrated GPU

Yes the GeForce 9400 GT 1GB graphics card has been approved by GD Admin. Always use GD data as a guideline.

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7.1

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kalkucha

19:47 Feb-14-2013

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Saved at: Jun-19-2013

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CPU

Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz

GFX

Intel Q45 Express Chipset

RAM

1GB DDR2 800MHz

RES

1280 x 1024
width x height

Phone

Samsung S5230

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will this run on 240W +12V 18 amp?

Raystlyn

20:02 Feb-14-2013

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Saved at: Jun-20-2013

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CPU

Athlon II X2 250

GFX

Radeon HD 6670

RAM

3GB DDR2 667MHz

RES

1366 x 768
width x height

Phone

Samsung GT-E2120

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It's not advisable, that's too little wattage. Your GPU will likely run but your system will sporadically shut off and/or freeze due to inadequate power. I'd suggest getting a new PSU if you want a dedicated GPU

kalkucha

16:44 Feb-18-2013

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CPU

Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz

GFX

Intel Q45 Express Chipset

RAM

1GB DDR2 800MHz

RES

1280 x 1024
width x height

Phone

Samsung S5230

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thanks, i already upgraded my GFX and ram, it works without any problems, i tried 9400GT too but i think my current card is much better? i want to upgrade my PSU now but i can't find any suitable power suply for my HP compaq DC 7900 SFF, do you know anything that will suit this small case?

38fanda

22:08 Feb-14-2013

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Saved at: Jun-16-2013

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CPU

Xeon Processor E5320

GFX

GeForce 9600 GT 512MB

RAM

6GB DDR2 667MHz

RES

1680 x 1050
width x height

Phone

Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB

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it happens me all the time, but only if i have saints row 3 or far cry 3 on ultra