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NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 Ultra 256 MB AGP
NV35 / Rankine, 2003. This entry describes one identifiable model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: 5900 Ultra differs from FX 5900, 5900 XT, and Quadro FX 3000; partner clocks and memory vary. AGP voltage compatibility is motherboard-specific.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 Ultra 256 MB AGP |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | NV35 / Rankine, 2003 |
| Core & memory | NV35; 256 MB DDR on 256-bit interface; reference 450 MHz core and 425 MHz memory clock (850 MT/s effective); 59 W typical board power. |
| Host interface & I/O | AGP 8x; reference DVI-I, VGA, S-Video; one peripheral 4-pin auxiliary power connector; cooler dimensions vary. |
| Variant boundary | 5900 Ultra differs from FX 5900, 5900 XT, and Quadro FX 3000; partner clocks and memory vary. AGP voltage compatibility is motherboard-specific. |
| Archival identification | Record complete part number, PCB revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, condition, and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
NVIDIA product overview covers the FX 5900 family; verify Ultra clock and board configuration against card label.
Check Molex, dual-slot cooler clearance, fan, and aging capacitors. Preserve VBIOS and correct legacy driver branch.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board length, case clearance, airflow, and PSU requirements for the exact item.
- Use drivers for the device ID and target OS; preserve installer/firmware copies and record their source before updates.
- Do not power hardware with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling, or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 product overviewModel-specific product or interface reference; compare with the physical label and exact board revision.
- GeForce FX 5900 Ultra model specificationsModel-specific product or interface reference; compare with the physical label and exact board revision.
- Intel AGP specification archiveModel-specific product or interface reference; compare with the physical label and exact board revision.
- DanielC — Retro Gaming on 2003 Geforce FX 5900Independent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor manual and nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless identified as measured results.