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GTX480 GeForce Video Card HDMI DVI 1.5GB GDDR5 SLI PCI-E 2.0 EVGA 2010 2011 Retro Gaming Vintage
MUST HAVE 600 Watt or greater power supply with minimum 42 Amp on the +12 volt rail!!!!!!A 8 pin and 6 pin power connectors!!!!!!!!!
TWO DVI, one mini HDMI connector on back. 843368012328; 1210731480007883
LBS 2.9
Length 13
Width 10 X 3
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The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 was officially released on March 26, 2010.
At the time of its launch, it served as NVIDIA's flagship, high-end graphics card built on their innovative "Fermi" (GF100) architecture. The card was widely known for its immense DirectX 11 performance, but also notorious for its high power consumption, loud cooling, and extreme thermal output.
If your looking to build a historically correct machine, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 works best with computers built between 2010 and 2011. High end late 2008 and high end 2009 also might be good, but might not be able to keep up with the video card. Perfect match is thought to be a 2011 era machine.
Operating System & Drivers: NVIDIA ended driver support for the GTX 480 in 2018. It functions fine on Windows 10 for basic tasks and older games using the legacy 391.35 drivers, but it is not officially supported on Windows 11.
The GTX 480 works best with an Intel Core i7 (1st Generation) or a high-end Intel Core 2 Quad processor. To get the most balanced performance without either part severely slowing down the other, you want components from the exact same era. The Ideal Matches (2009–2011)Intel Core i7-920, i7-930, or i7-950 (1st Gen): This is the definitive, historically accurate match. These chips used the X58 motherboard platform and were the exact processors reviewers and gamers used to showcase the GTX 480 at its launch in 2010. Intel Core i7-860 or i7-870 (1st Gen): A slightly more mainstream 1st-generation option (LGA 1156 platform) that pairs beautifully with this card. Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 or QX9650: If you are looking at older, late-generation Core 2 chips, these high-end quad-cores handle the GTX 480 well without a major bottleneck. Summary of the "Perfect" Setup If you are building a time-capsule, period-correct gaming PC for the years 2010 to 2011, the ultimate combination is a 1st Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an X58 motherboard, and Windows 7.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 works best with computers built between 2010 and 2011. High end late 2008 and high end 2009 also might be good, but might not be able to keep up with the video card. It will work with a 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 processor (released in 2012).However because of power and heat demands, it is not really "correct" for this later period as better more efficient cards came out. Because graphics cards and processors connect via a universal, backward-compatible slot, they do not need to match exactly by year. However, you must satisfy specific power and physical requirements to make them work safely together.
Component Compatibility The Processor (i7 3rd Gen): A 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 (such as the i7-3770K) It easily handles the GTX 480 without causing any performance bottlenecks. The Motherboard: Your motherboard needs a PCI Express (PCIe) x16 slot. 3rd Gen i7 motherboards use PCIe 3.0, which is fully backward-compatible with the PCIe 2.0 interface on the GTX 480.
Crucial Hardware Requirements While the parts fit together mechanically, the GTX 480 is a notoriously demanding card that requires specific infrastructure: Power Supply (PSU): You need a minimum 600-watt power supply. The GTX 480 draws up to 250 watts on its own and requires one 6-pin and one 8-pin PCIe power connector. Standard office PCs from the 3rd-gen i7 era usually lack this. Case Size & Cooling: The card is 10.5 inches long and requires two expansion slots. It also runs exceptionally hot (often reaching 90°C+ under load), meaning your PC case needs excellent airflow and intake fans.
Operating System & Drivers: NVIDIA ended driver support for the GTX 480 in 2018. It functions fine on Windows 10 for basic tasks and older games using the legacy 391.35 drivers, but it is not officially supported on Windows 11.Are you looking to build a retro Windows 7 gaming PC, or are you trying to get a budget system up and running for modern daily tasks? Let me know, and I can guide you on the best setup!