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Low-profile PCIe x16 card with passive cooler and DMS-59 port

PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. VCQ290NVS-PCIEX16-PB 256MB GDDR2 workstation graphics card

SKU CH-FC4T-WZA9Q

Low-profile workstation card with 256MB GDDR2, 64-bit bus and fanless cooling for dual-display setups

  • Graphics processorQuadro NVS 290
  • Memory capacity256 MB
  • Interface typePCI Express x16
  • Type of memoryGDDR2
  • Cooling solutionFanless
  • Chipset makerNVIDIA
  • Fanless design ensures silent operation
  • Dual display support via DMS-59 and DVI adapters
  • 256MB GDDR2 memory handles professional 2D workloads
  • PCI Express x16 interface fits standard workstation slots
  • NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290 GPU certified for business applications

Low-profile workstation GPU

The PNY Quadro NVS 290 is a low-profile workstation graphics card built for multi-monitor productivity in compact chassis. It targets office professionals and IT deployments that need reliable 2D output rather than 3D acceleration. The fanless cooler ensures silent operation in noise-sensitive environments. This card suits legacy systems that still require a dedicated display adapter.

Sustained 2D workloads

Under continuous desktop use the fanless heatsink maintains stable temperatures without acoustic penalty. The 256MB GDDR2 frame buffer across a 64-bit bus handles extended multi-window sessions and dual-mirrored DVI outputs without throttling. Driver support for DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.0 provides consistent compatibility with business applications over long duty cycles. No moving parts means no bearing wear during years of uninterrupted service.

256MB GDDR2 frame buffer

The 256MB GDDR2 memory capacity is the decisive specification for this card. It limits the maximum texture and resolution budget, so buyers who need higher frame-buffer space for modern composited desktops or GPU-accelerated apps should look elsewhere. The 64-bit interface and 400 MHz RAMDAC define the analog output ceiling at 2048 x 1536. A DMS-59 connector supplies two DVI ports via the included adapter for dual-display setups.

How it compares

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Price $44.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 411 comparable items (median $168.99).
Memory capacity 256 MB
Lower than about 99% of the 188 comparable items (median 4 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Model nameVCQ290NVS-PCIEX16-PB
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR2
Display
Analog resolution2048 × 1536
Graphics
Graphics processorQuadro NVS 290
Memory capacity256 MB
Chipset makerNVIDIA
Memory bus width64-bit
DirectX support10
OpenGL support2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express x16
DVI ports2 via Adapter
More details
Cooling solutionFanless
Pixelpipelines12
DMS-591
RAMDAC400 MHz

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the fanless cooler produce during all-day use?

The fanless cooler operates silently and generates minimal heat, making it suitable for continuous operation in quiet environments.

What display connectors or adapters do I need to use the DMS-59 port?

A DMS-59 to dual DVI adapter is required to connect two monitors to the single DMS-59 output.

Will the PCI Express x16 interface work with an older motherboard that only has PCI Express x8 slots?

Yes, the PCI Express x16 card is electrically compatible with x8 slots and will function at reduced bandwidth.

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