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HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector

Name: HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector
Brand: Compaq
SKU: B000YHG7FQ

Bottom line: The Compaq HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector 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.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64 MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector General Features:

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

This HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 AGP Video Card delivers unprecedented performance and stability for all your business graphics solutions! This HP Video Card is powered by the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 chipset, 64 MB memory and comes equipped with a DMS-59 connector! (Requires DMS-59 to DVI or VGA adapter cable to connect to a monitor with DVI or VGA port)! It features Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 4.1 support and provides a maximum digital display support of 1600 x 1200!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Compaq HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector 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

HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64 MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector General Features:
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 chipset 64 MB memory 8x AGP interface 64-bit memory interface
1600 x 1200 maximum digital display support 2048 x 1536 maximum analog display support
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 4.1 support nView enabled Regulatory Approvals: FCC CE UL

Full Specifications

Brand	Compaq
Model Name	Quadro NVS 280
GPU Clock Speed	275 megahertz
Mfr Part Number	351383-001
Video Processor	NVIDIA
Antenna Location	Professional
Graphics Card Ram	64 MB
Graphics Ram Size	64 MB
Graphics Ram Type	DDR SDRAM
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Graphics Coprocessor	Nvidia Quadro
Graphics Description	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280, 64 MB DDR SDRAM
Video Output Interface	VGA
Graphics Card Interface	AGP
Display Maximum Resolution	1600 x 1200
Display Resolution Maximum	1600x1200

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HP NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 64MB AGP Video Card w/DMS-59 Connector 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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