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NVIDIA Quadro FX 380LP by PNY 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL and DisplayPort Professional Graphics Board, VCQFX380LP-PCIE-PB
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NVIDIA Quadro FX 380LP by PNY 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL and DisplayPort Professional Graphics Board, VCQFX380LP-PCIE-PB

Bottom line: The NVIDIA Quadro FX 380LP by PNY 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I 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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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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ PNY Quadro FX 380 LP 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Low Profile Video Card General Features:
  • ✓ Backed by PNY's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Boost your workstation's graphics performance with this PNY Quadro FX 380 LP video card!This PNY Quadro FX 380 LP features the NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 LP graphics processing unit along with 512 MB of GDDR3 RAM, enough power to provide high frame rates on high-resolution displays. Enjoy up to 10x faster graphics performance in AutoCAD applications versus traditional consumer video cards. Its impressive 32x FSAA eradicates "jaggies" and imperfect edges, too!The NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 LP features exclusive NVIDIA technologies that set it apart from the pack. NVIDIA CUDA architecture, 3D Vision…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored NVIDIA Quadro FX 380LP by PNY 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I… 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

  • PNY Quadro FX 380 LP 512MB DDR3 PCI Express Low Profile Video Card General Features:
  • Low profile PCB NVIDIA Quadro FX 380 LP graphics processing unit 16 CUDA cores 589 MHz core clock
  • 1402 MHz shader clock 512 MB GDDR3 memory 1600 MHz memory clock 64-bit memory interface
  • PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface NVIDIA CUDA architecture
  • Supports Microsoft DirectX 10.1 w/Shader Model 4.1

Full Specifications

BrandPNY
GPU SeriesNVIDIA Quadro
Model NameVCQFX380LP-PCIE-PB
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberVCQFX380LP-PCIE-PB
Number of Fans1
GPU Clock Speed550 megahertz
Mfr Part NumberVCQFX380LP-PCIE-PB
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Antenna LocationProfessional
Graphics Card Ram512 MB
Graphics Ram Size512 MB
Graphics Ram TypeDDR3 SDRAM
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Memory Clock Speed1600 MHz
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIA Quadro
Graphics DescriptionNVIDIA Quadro FX 380LP with 16 CUDA cores, 589 MHz core clock, 1402 MHz shader clock, 512 MB GDDR3 memory, and PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface
Video Output InterfaceDVI, DisplayPort
Graphics Card InterfacePCI Express
Display Maximum Resolution2560x1600

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