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ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB AGP

RV360 / Radeon 9600 XT, 2003. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.

Local schematic of ATI Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB AGP; not a photograph or dimensional drawing
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MODEL / VARIANT: 9600 XT differs from 9600 PRO, 9600 SE (often 64-bit), and 256 MB partner variants. OEM clocks, memory widths and outputs can differ.

Recorded specifications

Cataloged productATI Radeon 9600 XT 128 MB AGP
Generation / coreRV360 / Radeon 9600 XT, 2003
Core & memoryRV360; 4 pixel pipelines and 2 vertex engines; 128 MB DDR on 128-bit bus; 500 MHz core and 300 MHz memory clock reference.
Host interface & I/OAGP 8x/4x; VGA, DVI-I, and S-Video common; many reference 9600 XT cards are slot powered, but confirm the exact board.
Variant boundary9600 XT differs from 9600 PRO, 9600 SE (often 64-bit), and 256 MB partner variants. OEM clocks, memory widths and outputs can differ.
Archival identificationRecord full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition.

Compatibility, service & archival notes

The reference 128 MB 9600 XT specification is not universal to all 9600-series cards.

Inspect RAM layout, board label and cooler; check AGP voltage and legacy Catalyst branch. Preserve DVI adapter and TV-out cable if original to specimen.

  • Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
  • Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
  • Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.

Manufacturer, model & standards sources

  1. Radeon 9000 series model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
  2. AMD/ATI legacy product and driver archiveManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
  3. AGP interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
  4. Midnight Geek — Radeon 9600 XT Retro Review...legend from 2003!Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.

Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.