NVIDIA NVS 300 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DMS-59 to Dual DVI-I SL or VGA Profesional Business Graphics Board, VCNVX300X16-PB (Renewed)
Bottom line: The NVIDIA NVS 300 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DMS-59 to 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
- ✓ Chipset: nVidia Quadro NVS 300
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
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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NVIDIA NVS 300 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DMS-59 to… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro graphics cards category. Amazon Renewed'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
- Chipset: nVidia Quadro NVS 300
- Video Memory: 512MB DDR3
- Memory Interface: 64-bit
- Bus: PCI-Express 2.0 x16
- RAMDAC: 400 MHz
- Max. Resolution: 2048 x 1536 @85Hz
Full Specifications
| Bus | PCI-Express 2.0 x16 |
|---|---|
| Brand | PNY |
| RAMDAC | 400 MHz |
| Chipset | nVidia Quadro NVS 300 |
| Connectors | DMS-59(to Dual DVI/VGA via Cable) |
| Model Name | VCNVS300X16-PB |
| Video Memory | 512MB DDR3 |
| GPU Clock Speed | 2 GHz |
| Max. Resolution | 2048 x 1536 @85Hz |
| Mfr Part Number | VCNVS300X16-PB-cr |
| Video Processor | NVIDIA |
| Antenna Location | Professional |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit |
| Graphics Card Ram | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Size | 512 MB |
| Graphics Ram Type | GDDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA Quadro |
| Graphics Description | NVIDIA Quadro NVS 300 with 512MB GDDR3 memory, 64-bit memory interface, PCI-Express 2.0 x16 bus, 400 MHz RAMDAC, maximum resolution of 2048 x 1536 @85Hz, and DMS-59 to Dual DVI-I or VGA connection. |
| Warranty Description | 90 days limited warranty |
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NVIDIA NVS 300 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DMS-59 to Dual DVI-I SL or VGA Profesional Business Graphics Board, VCNVX300X16-PB (Renewed) 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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