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PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL and Dual DisplayPort OpenGL, DirectX, CUDA and OpenCL Profesional Graphics Board, VCQFX580-PCIE-PB (Renewed)
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PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL and Dual DisplayPort OpenGL, DirectX, CUDA and OpenCL Profesional Graphics Board, VCQFX580-PCIE-PB (Renewed)

Bottom line: The PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 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

  • ✓ 32 CUDA parallel processor cores

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 pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16… 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

  • 32 CUDA parallel processor cores
  • 512MB GDDR3 Frame Buffer
  • 128-bit memory interface
  • DisplayPort (2) and DVI-I DL outputs (1) - any two active
  • Certified on all leading 3D design and DCC applications

Full Specifications

BrandPNY
GPU SeriesNVIDIA Quadro
Model NameQuadro FX 580
Mfr Part NumberVCQFX580-PCIE-PB-cr
Video ProcessorNVIDIA
Graphics Card Ram512 MB
Graphics Ram Size512 MB
Graphics Ram TypeGDDR3
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Graphics CoprocessorNVIDIA Quadro
Graphics DescriptionNVIDIA Quadro FX 580 with 32 CUDA cores and 512MB GDDR3 memory
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty
Video Output InterfaceDisplayPort
Graphics Card InterfacePCI Express
Display Resolution Maximum2560x1600
Graphics Processor ManufacturerNVIDIA

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PNY NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 by PNY 512MB GDDR3 PCI Express Gen 2 x16 DVI-I DL and Dual DisplayPort OpenGL, DirectX, CUDA and OpenCL Profesional Graphics Board, VCQFX580-PCIE-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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