NVIDIA
NVIDIA Quadro NVS 450 512MB GDDR3 workstation graphics card
Drives four DisplayPort monitors up to 2560 x 1600 each from a single PCI Express x16 slot using 512MB GDDR3 memory and 16 CUDA cores
- InterfacePCI Express x16
- Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
- CUDA Cores16
- Memory Size512MB
- Memory Interface128-Bit
- Memory TypeGDDR3
- Four-display support via four DisplayPort outputs
- 16 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
- 512 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus
- PCI Express x16 interface fits standard workstations
- DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0 for business graphics
Quadro NVS 450 for multi-display workstations
The NVIDIA Quadro NVS 450 is a workstation graphics card built for environments that require four digital displays from a single slot. It suits financial desks, emergency call centres and digital signage systems where extended desktop space drives productivity. The card uses a PCI Express x16 interface and includes a DMS-59 connector that breaks out to four DisplayPort outputs.
PCI Express x16 and DirectX 10 limits
The PCI Express x16 interface provides the bandwidth available to this generation of GPU, while DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0 define the maximum API feature set the hardware can expose. Applications that require newer API versions or higher compute throughput will not run on this card. The 128-bit memory interface and GDDR3 memory type further constrain throughput for modern workloads.
512MB GDDR3 decides suitability
The 512MB GDDR3 frame buffer is the single specification that determines whether this card fits a given deployment. It supports up to four displays at 2560 x 1600 each, but the memory capacity limits texture and buffer storage for complex 3D scenes or high-resolution compositing. Buyers who need more video memory for current professional applications should consider other options.
Highlights
- Four-display support via four DisplayPort outputs
- 16 CUDA cores accelerate parallel workloads
- 512 MB GDDR3 memory on 128-bit bus
- PCI Express x16 interface fits standard workstations
- DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0 for business graphics
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Series | Quadro |
| Model | NVS 450 |
| Interface | PCI Express x16 |
| Chipset Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| CUDA Cores | 16 |
| Memory Size | 512MB |
| Memory Interface | 128-Bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 |
| DirectX | DirectX 10 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 3.0 |
| Multi-Monitor Support | Yes |
| DisplayPort | 4 x DisplayPort |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 512 MB version of the NVS 450 for a four-display trading desk?
This card ships with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory on a 128-bit bus and drives up to four displays at 2560 x 1600 each via the DMS-59 splitter, so the single capacity offered fits that workload.
What does the 16 CUDA core count mean for everyday business applications?
The 16 CUDA cores handle GPU-accelerated rendering in DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.0, giving smooth window transitions and 2D compositing across four monitors without taxing the CPU.
How does the PCI Express x16 interface limit performance on a modern workstation?
The board uses a PCI Express x16 slot for power and data; the 128-bit memory interface and 512 MB frame buffer set the practical ceiling for multi-display business graphics.
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