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PNY VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3500 Professional Graphic Card

Name: PNY VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3500 Professional Graphic Card
Brand: PNY
SKU: B000G27GGI
Price: 149.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$149.95

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-23. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The PNY VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3500 Professional Graphic Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category, priced around $149.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ NVIDIA Quadro GPU Technology
✓ Backed by PNY's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 by PNY graphics boards feature uncompromised performance and programmability at an entry-level price for professional CAD, DCC, and visualization applications. The NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 by PNY offers a new level of interactivity for engineers, scientists, and designers by delivering ultimate performance, features, and quality; leading to shorter production cycles and faster time to market. Architected for outstanding performance and quality, NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 by PNY delivers 42.2GB/sec. memory bandwidth and a 256-bit memory interface with support for 256MB of…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3500 Professional Graphic Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro graphics cards category. PNY's retro graphics cards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro graphics cards of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

NVIDIA Quadro GPU Technology
256MB GDDR3 Frame Buffer
Dual Dual-link DVI-I Connectors
Certified for professional CAD and DCC applications
Essential for Windows Vista

Full Specifications

Brand	PNY
Model Number	VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB
Number of Fans	1
Mfr Part Number	VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Graphics Card Ram	256 MB
Graphics Ram Size	256 MB
Graphics Ram Type	GDDR3
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Graphics Coprocessor	NVIDIA Quadro
Video Output Interface	DVI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Display Resolution Maximum	3840 x 2400
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	NVIDIA
Global Trade Identification Number	00751492300849

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PNY VCQFX3500-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 3500 Professional Graphic Card is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-23. Price and availability subject to change.