Compaq

NVIDIA Vanta-16 16MB AGP VGA Video Card

Name: NVIDIA Vanta-16 16MB AGP VGA Video Card
Brand: Compaq
SKU: B000MNFVUO

Bottom line: The Compaq NVIDIA Vanta-16 16MB AGP VGA Video Card is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics & video category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Live pricing on eBay

As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →

🛒 See live eBay price Also on Amazon — Check price → Compare to similar retro graphics & video

By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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

✓ Original Compaq equipment.

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

Ok, so this video card is not one of those fancy new video cards. What it is though is an affordable 16 MB AGP video card based on the NVIDIA Vanta-16 chipset that makes an ideal replacement to an existing non-working video card.This Vanta-16 video card is optimized for Direct3D acceleration with support for Microsoft DirectX 5.0 and 6.0 and features a 32-bit Z/Stencil buffer that identifies and eliminates hidden portions of scenes and facilitates faster loading.If you're just looking for a replacement video card or you're building a no-frills PC then this NVIDIA Vanta 16 video card is for…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Compaq NVIDIA Vanta-16 16MB AGP VGA Video Card using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics & video category. Compaq's retro graphics & video 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 & video 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

Original Compaq equipment.
16 AGP Vanta Low Profile Video Board

Full Specifications

Brand	Compaq

Ready to buy?

NVIDIA Vanta-16 16MB AGP VGA Video Card 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.

See live eBay listings → Check Amazon listing →