[ WORKSTATION GRAPHICS CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 512 MB PCIe
G70GL / professional visualization, 2005. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Quadro FX 4500 is a PCIe workstation card, not FX 4500 X2 or GeForce 7800 GTX despite related architecture. Certification is limited to period driver/application matrix.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 512 MB PCIe |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | G70GL / professional visualization, 2005 |
| Core & memory | G70GL; 512 MB GDDR3 on 256-bit interface; 500 MHz core reference; 256-bit workstation memory subsystem. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express x16; dual dual-link DVI-I and stereo connector on reference board; auxiliary power requirement varies by OEM. |
| Variant boundary | Quadro FX 4500 is a PCIe workstation card, not FX 4500 X2 or GeForce 7800 GTX despite related architecture. Certification is limited to period driver/application matrix. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Professional drivers and certification are version-specific; not equivalent to current Quadro RTX support.
Identify OEM part and PCI IDs; inspect DVI/stereo ports, blower and power socket. Preserve certified driver release and stereo accessories; confirm PSU and airflow.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- NVIDIA Quadro product family and model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- DanielC — NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 BenchmarkIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.