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PNY Quadro FX 1500 256 MB PCI-E Video Card VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V

Name: PNY Quadro FX 1500 256 MB PCI-E Video Card VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V
Brand: PNY
SKU: B000G27GH2

Bottom line: The PNY Quadro FX 1500 256 MB PCI-E Video Card VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ NVIDIA Quadro GPU Technology

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 by PNY Professional Video Edition graphics boards are the industry leading mid-range professional graphics solution for CAD, visualization, and DCC applications such as NLE. The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 by PNY Professional Video Edition delivers unprecedented price/performance. A revolutionary new architecture increases raw geometry and fill rate performance over previous generation products and delivers 40GB/sec. memory bandwidth with support for 256MB of ultra-fast GDDR3 memory. NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 by PNY Professional Video Edition provides the optimal blend of…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY Quadro FX 1500 256 MB PCI-E Video Card VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

NVIDIA Quadro GPU Technology
256MB GDDR2 Frame Buffer
Dual Dual-link DVI-I Connectors
Certified for professional CAD and DCC applications
Essential for Windows Vista

Full Specifications

Brand	PNY
GPU Series	NVIDIA Quadro
Model Name	Quadro FX 1500
Model Number	VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V
Mfr Part Number	VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Antenna Location	Professional, Video Editing
Graphics Card Ram	256 MB
Graphics Ram Size	256 MB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR2 SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Memory Clock Speed	1500 MHz
Graphics Coprocessor	NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500
Graphics Description	NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 with 256 MB GDDR2 SDRAM
Video Output Interface	DVI
Graphics Card Interface	PCI Express
Display Resolution Maximum	2560x1600
Graphics Processor Manufacturer	NVIDIA
Global Trade Identification Number	00751492302812

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PNY Quadro FX 1500 256 MB PCI-E Video Card VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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