PNY VCQ295NVS-X16-DVI-PB Quadro NVS 295 256MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Workstation Video Card

Pros: Inexpensive, dual monitor support, small, no fan

Cons: Bought this card for Solidworks users, and despite the Quadro name, this is not a solidworks certified card. Look for the FX series for use in solidworks

Pros: Plusses: Passive cooling, easy installation, & brackets to fit low profile SFF cases.

Cons: Minuses: Graphics performance DECREASED 1 full number on Windows 7 Experience Index from built-in motherboard graphics.

Other Thoughts: I would have expected at least no change in the graphics score or higher than built-in graphics. The performance decrease was unexpected and extremely disappointing. If I had not installed it and tried it, I would return it for a refund. It might work well in other systems, but for me, it was money down the toilet.

Pros: Fanless video card that works well and is made by a company with a great track record.

Cons: I think it's a little over-priced.

Other Thoughts: I really wanted a decent video card that supports dual monitors and is fanless and quiet. This card does that job. You will see some stuttering in Windows 7 Aero animations with this card.

Pros: OK, I know what I'm doing when it comes to building computers, been working in IT for 12 years. But after installing this only one monitor would work (a Dell U2412m, via a DisplayPort cable). My older second monitor, a Dell 2001FP, would not work via the provided DVI->display port cable.

I was super busy with work and exhausted all the obvious things (swapping DVI converters, etc.), so I decided to email support instead of spending hours troubleshooting it... and amazingly I got an email back within a day with some suggestions, then a call the following day with more and the problem was solved. And support was US based, from NJ, thanks for the help John!

Not 100% sure what the solution was, but likely it was a bad DVI cable, I'm now a happy camper with dual monitors (it's a long time coming).

Cons: None. OK, I wish Windows 7 had virtual desktops like KDE or Gnome that worked well, but that's not PNY's fault.

Pros: Fanless with dual monitor support. Helps keep my workstation silent.

Cons: Details and images show 2 DisplayPort adapters. Box only comes with single adapter. Had to order second adapter.

Pros: Easily handles 2 x 1920x1200 DVI monitors without breaking a sweat under linux (rhel 4.6) using the nvidia-drivers. Doesn't have a fan, which is a big plus, because I've had 2 GPU fans break on me and others which were way too noisy.

Cons: Probably not great at 3D rendering, but we don't care--we use it for designing semiconductors, not for playing World of Warcraft.

Other Thoughts: Wish it weren't so pricey

Pros: Low power consumption (works with my 2-yr. old HP business tower OE single rail PSU), flawless driver install (just went straight to nvidia.com), Windows 7 compatible, DEAD SILENT obviously because it's fanless. In a modest business tower with an SSD, this is wicked.

Cons: None, unless it's just not as cool looking as the dual-SLI with HSF graphics and backlit fans. But wait, it's inside your computer! Who cares? This is a professional graphics card- no WoW players here.

Other Thoughts: Might not be a worthwhile review since I just installed it 20 minutes ago, but I've been an nVidia customer for more than a decade and this was the most flawless, fastest, zero issue and glorious display afterwards install I've ever had. No moving parts, should be rock solid. The included DVI adaptors sealed the deal for me on this- decent ones are another $15/ea. on here. Great deal for a Quadro card, really satisfied so far.

Pros: Low power consumption. Runs cool. No noise...as it is passive. Great graphics...runs animation videos very well, especially when you consider the low price. Nice DVI output dongles...I hooked one up to an HDMI converter and it is running HDMI very smoothly. Very satisfied.

Cons: None I can see.

Other Thoughts: Low profile...fits nicely in my Shuttle SF30G2 PLUS. Doesn't need external power.

Pros: Does not require 6-pin PCI-E, supports x1 variants of the same card for multiple displays. WDDM drivers work great in Vista. DisplayPort cables "click" and "lock" so they don't fall out of the back of your case.

Cons: PNY needs new graphics designers for their video card boxes... mine was the same look as they've been for ages! :)

Other Thoughts: In S5000XVNSAS (Intel) Xeon Workstation Boards, if you add x1 cards they become the primary displays for some reason. It is more an issue with the workstation board than it is with this video card.