[ AGP-ERA GRAPHICS CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS 256 MB AGP
G70 / GeForce 7 AGP bridge card, 2006. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: AGP 7800 GS differs from PCIe 7800 GT/GS and board-partner G71 overclocked editions; pipeline count and clock can vary by edition.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS 256 MB AGP |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | G70 / GeForce 7 AGP bridge card, 2006 |
| Core & memory | G70-derived; 16 pixel pipelines and 6 vertex units on reference 7800 GS; 256 MB GDDR3; 375 MHz core and 600 MHz memory reference clocks. |
| Host interface & I/O | AGP 8x with PCIe-to-AGP bridge; dual DVI/VGA and TV-out variants; auxiliary power required on common boards. |
| Variant boundary | AGP 7800 GS differs from PCIe 7800 GT/GS and board-partner G71 overclocked editions; pipeline count and clock can vary by edition. |
| Archival identification | Record 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
Some partner 7800 GS AGP models use a different GPU/clock setup and may unlock or expose different pipelines; stock reference values are not universal.
Record GPU/device ID and board revision; inspect bridge and auxiliary power. Verify PSU and AGP voltage, and save the matching BIOS before experiments.
- 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
- GeForce 7 series model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- AGP interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Review — How I build my retro setup - The GeForce 7800 GS AGPIndependent 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.