Quadro FX 4000 SDI

Workstation GPU
CurieQuadro FXCreatorWorkstationDesktopGDDR32004NVIDIA
Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
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At a Glance

Entry Type
Workstation GPU
Architecture
Curie
Series
Quadro FX
GPU Die
NV41
Launch Date
2004-04-19
TMUs
12
ROPs
8
Memory
256 MB GDDR3
Bus Width
256-bit
TDP/TBP
150 W
Rec. PSU
450 W
Interface
PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence
Partial

Overview

Quadro FX 4000 SDI is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the Quadro FX family. It is listed with Curie architecture and NV41 silicon.

Key reference data: 256 MB GDDR3 memory, 256-bit memory bus, 150 W board power class.

Workstation cards should be checked against driver branch, application certification, memory capacity, and display output requirements.

Why It Mattered

Quadro FX 4000 SDI represents the professional side of Quadro FX and the Curie generation around 2004. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the OEM or board-partner part number, bracket height, cooler type, memory configuration, display-output adapter or breakout cable, firmware, certified-driver branch, and the workstation model where the card was used.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, confirm bracket height, display adapters, mini-DP or DMS breakout cables, fan condition, VRAM errors, driver branch support, OEM firmware quirks, and whether the card needs workstation-specific airflow or auxiliary power.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

Related GPUs

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Previous in series: Quadro FX 4000Next in series: Quadro FX 4400
SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

  • Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
  • Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
  • Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
  • Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

  1. TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Derived datasets and spec dumps

  1. RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen data inventory used for bulk normalization and cross-checking Derived/spec-dump source. Treat as a reference dataset, not independent historical verification.Open source

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