[ WORKSTATION GRAPHICS CARDS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA Quadro FX 5800 4 GB
GT200GL / Quadro FX, 2008. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: FX 5800 is a distinct GT200 workstation product, not Quadro 6000 or Quadro RTX 5000. Board/OEM output brackets and firmware may differ.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA Quadro FX 5800 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GT200GL / Quadro FX, 2008 |
| Core & memory | GT200GL; 240 CUDA cores; 4 GB GDDR3 on 512-bit bus; 189 W maximum board power reference. |
| Host interface & I/O | PCI Express 2.0 x16; dual dual-link DVI-I plus stereo output on reference layout; auxiliary power and blower cooling. |
| Variant boundary | FX 5800 is a distinct GT200 workstation product, not Quadro 6000 or Quadro RTX 5000. Board/OEM output brackets and firmware may differ. |
| 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
4 GB GDDR3 describes the FX 5800 generation; do not infer same capacity or interface from later Quadro names.
Check the long dual-slot blower, power input and aged fan; record VBIOS and device ID. Preserve driver installers; verify chassis exhaust path and power connector.
- 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.
- Hardware Review — The First 4 GB Graphics Card - NVIDIA Quadro FX 5800Independent 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.