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Full-height PCI Express card with dual-slot cooler, DVI and S-Video outputs

IBM

IBM 1500MemoryStandard Quadro FX 1500 256MB GDDR3 workstation graphics card

SKU CH-EYV0-CK1N0 MPN 1500MemoryStandard

A PCI Express x16 workstation graphics card with a Quadro FX 1500 GPU, 256 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit bus and dual-monitor OpenGL support

  • Graphics processorQuadro FX 1500
  • Type of memoryGDDR3
  • Interface typePCI Express x16
  • OpenGL supportOpenGL
  • 256 MB GDDR3 memory handles large 3D models
  • 256-bit bus width speeds texture throughput
  • Dual-monitor support extends professional workspace
  • PCI Express x16 interface fits modern workstations
  • OpenGL acceleration optimises CAD and DCC applications

Professional Visual Computing

The IBM Quadro FX 1500 is a workstation graphics card built for professionals who need certified OpenGL performance in design and engineering applications. It delivers 256 MB of GDDR3 memory across a 256-bit bus to handle complex models and textures. This card targets users running professional 3D software on PC platforms.

PCI Express x16 Workstation Integration

Installation requires a standard PCI Express x16 slot on a PC motherboard. The dual-monitor support frees up desk space by driving two displays from a single card. Its workstation-focused driver stack ensures stability in CAD and DCC workflows where consumer cards often falter.

256 MB GDDR3 Frame Buffer Capacity

The 256 MB memory buffer handles moderate assemblies, 2D drafting and multi-monitor productivity comfortably. Large datasets, high-resolution textures or GPU compute tasks will exhaust the frame buffer quickly. Buyers needing more video memory for complex rendering or simulation should consider higher-capacity alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $190.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR3
Graphics
Graphics processorQuadro FX 1500
OpenGL supportOpenGL
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x16

Questions about this item

How much GDDR3 memory does the Quadro FX 1500 provide for large 3D models?

The card includes 256 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 256-bit bus, which limits texture and geometry capacity in sustained professional workloads.

What thermal output should be expected when the GPU runs at full load all day?

The single-slot cooler exhausts heat into the chassis; sustained OpenGL rendering will raise internal case temperatures and fan speed noticeably.

Which motherboard slot and power connectors are required for this card?

A PCI Express x16 slot is required; no external power connector is present on the board.

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