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Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card
Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card

Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card

Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card
3.5 stars
( 28 reviews)
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  • Item: 607520
  • Model: S9250PCI256
59.99Featuring ATI Radeon 9250 graphics technology256MB DDRSlot Type: PCIDiamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Cardhttp://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0396043_sc7?$std$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0396043_sc7?$thb$http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/Staples/s0396043/Diamond-Stealth-9250-256MB-DDR-Graphics-Accelerator-Card/product_607520Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card3.528

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Take your graphics performance to the next level

  • Featuring ATI Radeon 9250 graphics technology
  • 256MB DDR
  • Slot Type: PCI
  • Four rendering pipelines for the fastest 3D gaming performance in its class
  • SMARTSHADER™ supports Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, enabling more complex and realistic lighting effects
  • SMOOTHVISION™ delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without sacrificing frame rates
  • HYPER Z™ Lossless Z-Buffer Compression reduces memory bandwidth by up to 25%

System Requirements: Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon, or higher CPU, 450 MHz or higher CPU, Super VGA or DVI-I compatible monitor, Windows® 98/98SE, 2000, ME, or XP, Win 7 32 bit dual monitor support, Win 7 64 bit single monitor only. PCI slot, 64MB of system memory, 90 MB available disk space.

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Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card
 
3.7

(based on 28 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (5)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (20)
  • Easy to use (16)
  • Reliable (16)
  • Quality output (15)

Cons

  • Unreliable performance (5)
  • Difficult to install (3)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (23)
  • Multimedia (9)
  • Gaming (5)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Power user (15), Casual user (12)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (21), Business (7)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Just what I needed!

I spend a lot of time in online GUI applications, and my activities are often accompanied by online collaboration using IRC. I got tired of switching between windows (it was irritating not to be...Read complete review

I spend a lot of time in online GUI applications, and my activities are often accompanied by online collaboration using IRC. I got tired of switching between windows (it was irritating not to be able to see both at once) so I picked up this graphics card so I could run dual monitors (one dedicated for various communications applications and one for everything else).

The card went into my motherboard's slot easily and the drivers installed quickly. (When the instructions say to intall the hardware before the drivers, they mean it though -- I tried to install the drivers first, knowing I was about to shut my comp off to install the card anyway (since I knew drivers typically require a restart) but ended up having to remove and reinstall the drivers after installing the card -- just as the instructions said. ;P )

The card-specific GUI for adjusting monitor settings was intuitive and did a great job helping me get the most out of the two monitors I'm using (one is a flatscreen, the other an older CRT I had sitting around -- they have very different settings).

I've also noticed that images load faster with the new card, and my Photoshop rendering is smoother and faster.

All in all, I'm very satisfied with my new setup. When I get ready to upgrade to even more monitors (I'm sure it'll happen eventually) I'll definitely be getting another of these.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Couldn't get any Support

They left one important item out of the install instructions, and I wasn't able to get any help via their support (waited on hold for 30+ minutes, and never got a reply to ...Read complete review

They left one important item out of the install instructions, and I wasn't able to get any help via their support (waited on hold for 30+ minutes, and never got a reply to my E-mail to their support staff). Only when I was removing the board (and going back to the old video) did I realize what step I had missed(i.e. going back to devmgmt.msc and enabling the driver); but by then, I had given up on Diamond and was going in another direction. What is so frustrating, is that it would only have taken 1 sentance in their manual, to have prevented my issue. And obvioulsy I'm not the only one having issues (i.e. the 30+ minute waite on the phone).

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6/11/2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Just what I needed!

By Gideon Bodnari

from Mountain Home, AR

About Me Power user

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Easy To Install
  • Easy To Use
  • Quality Output
  • Reliable Performance

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Communications
    • Everyday use
    • Graphic Design
    • Multimedia

    Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

    I spend a lot of time in online GUI applications, and my activities are often accompanied by online collaboration using IRC. I got tired of switching between windows (it was irritating not to be able to see both at once) so I picked up this graphics card so I could run dual monitors (one dedicated for various communications applications and one for everything else).

    The card went into my motherboard's slot easily and the drivers installed quickly. (When the instructions say to intall the hardware before the drivers, they mean it though -- I tried to install the drivers first, knowing I was about to shut my comp off to install the card anyway (since I knew drivers typically require a restart) but ended up having to remove and reinstall the drivers after installing the card -- just as the instructions said. ;P )

    The card-specific GUI for adjusting monitor settings was intuitive and did a great job helping me get the most out of the two monitors I'm using (one is a flatscreen, the other an older CRT I had sitting around -- they have very different settings).

    I've also noticed that images load faster with the new card, and my Photoshop rendering is smoother and faster.

    All in all, I'm very satisfied with my new setup. When I get ready to upgrade to even more monitors (I'm sure it'll happen eventually) I'll definitely be getting another of these.

    • Primary use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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    11/17/2009

    (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Video Card Not Compatable

    By handybob

    from Colorado

    About Me Casual User

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

        Installed this card but after searching for compatable drivers to use with Windows 7. I found out that this is one of the only 9250 cards that is not compatable and there is no effort being made to get the driver compatable.

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        10/2/2008

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Couldn't get any Support

        By Mark

        from Philadelphia, Pa

        About Me Casual User

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

          Cons

          • Difficult To Install

          Best Uses

          • Everyday use

          Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

          They left one important item out of the install instructions, and I wasn't able to get any help via their support (waited on hold for 30+ minutes, and never got a reply to my E-mail to their support staff). Only when I was removing the board (and going back to the old video) did I realize what step I had missed(i.e. going back to devmgmt.msc and enabling the driver); but by then, I had given up on Diamond and was going in another direction. What is so frustrating, is that it would only have taken 1 sentance in their manual, to have prevented my issue. And obvioulsy I'm not the only one having issues (i.e. the 30+ minute waite on the phone).

          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          1/25/2012
           
          5.0

          I love this card!

          By Debbie

          from Groton, Ma

          About Me Casual User

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Install
          • Easy To Use
          • Quality Output
          • Reliable Performance

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday use
            • Gaming

            Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

            This card was so easy to install! Only took 20 minutes including installion of the disc! I would recommend any product with ATI "onboard"!!!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            1/24/2012
             
            4.0

            So far, so good

            By N/a

            from Sacramento, California

            About Me Casual User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Quality Output
            • Reliable Performance

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Everyday use
              • Gaming
              • Multimedia

              Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

              nil

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              1/3/2012
               
              5.0

              Fixed my Dell Diminsion 5150

              By Computer novice

              from Tulsa

              About Me Casual User

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Install

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Everyday use

                Comments about Diamond Multimedia Diamond Stealth 9250 256MB DDR Graphics Accelerator Card:

                I have two Dell 5150's. The video on one quit, so I put the video card from the working one into the bad one & determined it might be the video card. Looked at Staples online and found the replacement, & verified from Dell website that it would work. Staples store accepted their website price(store was higher) and the guy in the store was a great help.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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