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DELL 040GW9 NVIDIA NVS 310 512MB Composite to VGA Gender Changer
Low-profile NVIDIA NVS 310 graphics card with 512 MB DDR3 memory and Composite-to-VGA gender changer for dual-display support
- Changer TypeComposite to VGA
- Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x16 fits small-form-factor PCs
- 512 MB DDR3 memory drives two independent displays
- Composite-to-VGA gender changer adapts legacy video signals
- NVIDIA NVS 310 GPU targets cost-sensitive enterprise deployments
- Dell 040GW9 part number ensures correct replacement match
Purpose and Audience
The Dell 040GW9 NVIDIA NVS 310 is a low-profile graphics add-in card designed for corporate and enterprise environments. It suits IT managers deploying multi-monitor workstations in standard or small form factor PCs. Buyers needing high-end 3D performance or gaming-grade frame rates should look elsewhere.
Build and Connectivity
The card uses a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface and includes a composite to VGA gender changer for display output. Its low-profile bracket fits compact chassis without blocking adjacent slots. The 512 MB DDR3 frame buffer supports up to two simultaneous displays for business productivity tasks.
Thermals and Power
Passive cooling keeps acoustic output at zero during typical office workloads. The GPU draws modest power through the PCI Express slot alone, requiring no auxiliary connectors. This thermal profile allows reliable operation inside densely packed small form factor enclosures.
Highlights
- Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x16 fits small-form-factor PCs
- 512 MB DDR3 memory drives two independent displays
- Composite-to-VGA gender changer adapts legacy video signals
- NVIDIA NVS 310 GPU targets cost-sensitive enterprise deployments
- Dell 040GW9 part number ensures correct replacement match
Specifications
| Changer Type | Composite to VGA |
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Questions about this item
What bandwidth does the PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface cap at for this card?
The PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot provides up to 16 lanes of 2.0 bandwidth for the NVS 310.
What slot and bracket height does the low-profile NVS 310 need to fit?
It requires a PCI Express x16 slot and a low-profile bracket for small form factor cases.
How do you install the card and enable both displays correctly?
Seat the card in the x16 slot, secure the low-profile bracket, connect monitors to both outputs, then install the NVIDIA driver to activate dual-display mode.
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