[ MODERN PCI EXPRESS GRAPHICS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1 GB
GT200 / Tesla, 2008. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: GTX 280 differs from GTX 285 and GTX 260 in core clocks, memory and board power. Reference cooler/connector layout can differ from partner versions.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GT200 / Tesla, 2008 |
| Core & memory | GT200; 240 CUDA cores; 1 GB GDDR3 on 512-bit bus; 602 MHz core; 236 W maximum board power reference. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 2.0 x16; dual-link DVI outputs plus HDTV output; one 6-pin and one 8-pin auxiliary PCIe power connector on reference card. |
| Variant boundary | GTX 280 differs from GTX 285 and GTX 260 in core clocks, memory and board power. Reference cooler/connector layout can differ from partner versions. |
| 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
GT200 flagship with 1 GB memory; do not apply GTX 285 clock/board limits to this board.
Inspect long dual-slot blower, 6+8 pin leads, capacitors and fan. Save exact VBIOS; check PSU capacity, case airflow and driver support for target OS.
- 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 200 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.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Hardware Review — The GeForce GTX 280: NVIDIA's Monster Flagship of 2008Independent 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.