WDC WD90C11-LR PVGA ISA VGA Card 256KB 1992 Paradise Compatible 16-Bit Vintage
Bottom line: The WDC PVGA ISA VGA Card 256KB 1992 Paradise Compatible 16-Bit Vintage is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the expansion 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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Manufacturer description
Video RAM: 256KB (Samsung KM44C256BP-7 and GoldStar GM71C4256A DRAM). Bus Interface: 16-bit ISA. Video Output: DB-15 HD VGA connector. Sold untested, as-is from an estate collection. No software, manuals, cables, or accessories included.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored WDC PVGA ISA VGA Card 256KB 1992 Paradise Compatible 16-Bit Vintage using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the expansion cards category. Western Digital's expansion 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 expansion 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.
Full Specifications
| output | DB-15 HD |
|---|---|
| vram_kb | 256 |
| standard | VGA |
| memory_type | DRAM |
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