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PNY Quadro NVS 300 low-profile graphics card, 512MB DDR3, PCIe x1, DMS-59 port

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. VCNVS300X1-PB 512MB DDR3 PCI Express x1 Low Profile workstation graphics card

SKU CH-06PK-XJ6ZV

A low-profile workstation graphics card with 512MB DDR3 memory and a PCI Express x1 interface

  • Graphics processorQuadro NVS 300
  • Memory capacity512 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express x1
  • Type of memoryDDR3
  • Form factorLow Profile
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • 512 MB DDR3 memory drives multi-display workloads
  • PCI Express x1 interface fits compact workstation slots
  • Low-profile form factor installs in slim chassis
  • DMS-59 connector supports dual-link DVI output
  • Quadro NVS 300 GPU certified for professional applications

Compact multi-display card

The PNY Quadro NVS 300 is a low-profile workstation graphics card built for PCI Express x1 slots. It targets offices and digital-signage setups that need multiple monitors from a single small-form-factor system. The card uses a DMS-59 connector to drive two dual-link DVI displays without occupying a full-size slot. It is not for users who need 3D acceleration, modern API support or more than 512 MB of frame buffer.

Thermals and power

The GPU draws modest power through the x1 bus connector and relies on a passive heatsink for cooling. No auxiliary power cable is required and the card produces no audible fan noise during normal operation. Temperatures stay within the design envelope for continuous 2-D workloads in enclosed chassis. It is not suited for sustained compute loads that would exceed the slot power limit.

Deciding specification

The 512 MB DDR3 memory capacity and PCI Express x1 interface determine whether this card fits the build. The x1 electrical connection limits bandwidth to one lane while the DMS-59 output splits to two dual-link DVI ports. Legacy operating systems up to Windows 7 are supported, but newer releases are not. If the application demands more memory, a wider bus or current drivers, this is not the right part.

How it compares

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Price $84.99
Cheaper than about 71% of the 411 comparable items (median $168.99).
Memory capacity 512 MB
Lower than about 95% of the 188 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Model nameVCNVS300 × 1-PB
Memory
Type of memoryDDR3
Graphics
Graphics processorQuadro NVS 300
Memory capacity512 MB
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x1
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Size & build
Form factorLow Profile
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows 7 (64-bit and 32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit and 32-bit), Windows XP (64-bit and 32-bit) and Windows 2000
More details
DMS-591

Questions about this item

How is the low-profile card seated in a PCI Express x1 slot, and what step is often missed?

Align the bracket with the case cut-out, press the edge connector fully into the x1 slot until the retention clip clicks, then secure the screw; the step most people miss is attaching the low-profile bracket before insertion.

What component will need replacement first after extended operation?

The passive heatsink relies on case airflow; if dust builds up or chassis cooling degrades, GPU temperatures rise and the heatsink assembly becomes the first item requiring cleaning or replacement.

What limit appears first during sustained multi-display workloads?

The 512 MB DDR3 frame buffer fills quickly when driving two dual-link DVI outputs, so memory capacity becomes the bottleneck before the PCI Express x1 interface saturates.

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