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PNY NVIDIA Quadro 2000D Video Card VCQ2000D-PB, Black
Bottom line: The PNY NVIDIA Quadro 2000D Video Card VCQ2000D-PB 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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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Memory 1GB GDDR5
- ✓ 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
NVIDIA Quadro 2000D (DVI) – Designed to provide photo realistic images and display flexibility
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored PNY NVIDIA Quadro 2000D Video Card VCQ2000D-PB 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
- Memory 1GB GDDR5
- 192 CUDA Parallel Processing Cores
- Dual DVI-DL Connectors
- Memory Interface 128-bit
- Memory Bandwidth 41.6GB/sec
Full Specifications
| Brand | PNY |
|---|---|
| GPU Series | NVIDIA Quadro |
| Model Name | MDN-Q2000D |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Model Number | VCQ2000D-PB |
| Mfr Part Number | VCQ2000D-PB |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Professional |
| Graphics Card Ram | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 1 GB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR5 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Memory Clock Speed | 400 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA Quadro |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA Quadro 2000D |
| Warranty Description | 3 years limited warranty |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 7"L x 4.38"W |
| Video Output Interface | DVI, HDMI, VGA |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 2560x1600 |
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