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Low-profile graphics card with small fan, two DisplayPort outputs and two DVI adapters included

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. Quadro NVS 310 512MB DDR3 workstation graphics card

SKU CH-CNKJ-B04Q2

Entry workstation graphics card with 48 CUDA cores and 512MB DDR3 memory driving two displays at 2560 x 1600 via DisplayPort

  • Graphics processorQuadro NVS 310
  • Memory capacity512 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
  • CUDA core count48
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • Cooling solutionWith Fan
  • Drives two displays simultaneously with dual DisplayPort outputs
  • Fits compact chassis using low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x16 design
  • Runs professional apps on 48 CUDA cores with DirectX 11 support
  • Delivers 2560 x 1600 resolution at 60 Hz via 512 MB DDR3 memory
  • Includes DisplayPort to DVI adapters for immediate multi-monitor setup

Entry-level multi-display workstation card

The PNY Quadro NVS 310 is a low-profile workstation graphics card built for professionals who need two digital displays from a single PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. It suits office productivity, financial trading desks and digital signage where 3D performance is not the priority. Buyers who need hardware-accelerated 3D rendering, GPU compute or more than two monitors should choose a different card.

Passive thermal profile with single fan

The card uses a compact fan cooler that keeps the GPU within spec during typical 2D workloads such as spreadsheets, video playback and multiple browser windows. Power draw stays low because the 48 CUDA cores and 64-bit memory bus are sized for display output rather than heavy compute. Acoustic output is modest in a standard workstation chassis; the fan becomes audible only under sustained load.

512 MB DDR3 frame buffer decides fit

The 512 MB DDR3 memory capacity and 64-bit interface set a hard ceiling on texture size, resolution and the number of accelerated applications that can run simultaneously. Maximum digital resolution is 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz per DisplayPort, and the board includes two DisplayPort to DVI-D single-link adapters. If your workflow needs larger frame buffers or higher bandwidth, this specification makes the card unsuitable.

How it compares

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Price $46.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 411 comparable items (median $168.99).
Memory capacity 512 MB
Lower than about 95% of the 188 comparable items (median 4 GB).
CUDA core count 48
Lower than about 98% of the 71 comparable items (median 1,664).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Model nameVCNVS310DVI-PB
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Display
Digital resolutionMaximum DP Digital Resolution: 2560 × 1600 at 60 Hz
Maximum displays per board2
Graphics
Graphics processorQuadro NVS 310
Memory capacity512 MB
CUDA core count48
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width64-bit
DirectX support11
OpenGL support4.1
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 2.0 x16
DisplayPort connectors2
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7, Vista, XP SP3, Linux, or Solaris
In the box
In the boxIncluded 2 DisplayPort to DVI-D single-link adapters.
More details
Cooling solutionWith Fan
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

How do I install the Quadro NVS 310 into a PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, and what step is often missed with the low-profile bracket?

Align the card with the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot, press firmly until seated, and secure the low-profile bracket with the case screw; the step often missed is swapping the full-height bracket for the included low-profile one before insertion.

What maintenance will the Quadro NVS 310 need over time?

The onboard fan should be cleaned with compressed air every few months to prevent dust build-up; the 512MB DDR3 memory and GPU are not user-serviceable, so no further maintenance is required.

What limit appears first when driving two 2560 x 1600 displays at 60Hz continuously?

The 64-bit memory interface and 512MB DDR3 frame buffer saturate first, capping sustained 3D throughput before the GPU core reaches its thermal ceiling.

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