GeForce Go 6150 + nForce Go 430

Laptop GPU

Curie GeForce Go Series Laptop OEM Laptop System Shared 2006 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: GeForce Go Series
GPU Die: C51
Launch Date: 2006-02-01
TMUs: 2
ROPs: 1
Memory: 0 KB System Shared
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x1
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 + nForce Go 430
GPU Codename	C51
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2006-02-01
Market Segment Notes	Laptop, OEM in GeForce Go Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	C51
Process Node	90 nm
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	2
ROPs	1
Base Clock	425 MHz
Boost Clock	425 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	0.425 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	0.85 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	0 KB
Memory Type	System Shared
Board and Display
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x1
Slot Width	IGP
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
Shader Model	3.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.3
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce Go 6150 + nForce Go 430 is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce Go Series family. It is listed with Curie architecture and C51 silicon.

Laptop implementations can vary by OEM power limit, cooling, memory configuration, and driver package.

Why It Mattered

GeForce Go 6150 + nForce Go 430 matters as a mobile GeForce Go Series implementation from the Curie generation around 2006. Laptop GPU names often hide large differences in power limits, cooling, memory, and OEM firmware, so tracking the exact variant explains why similarly named systems can perform differently.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact laptop or module model, OEM subsystem ID, TGP or power profile, memory size and type, VBIOS, cooling design, display mux or Optimus behavior, and driver package used by the system vendor.

Used-Market Caution

Do not buy a laptop by GPU name alone. Confirm the exact laptop model, TGP, memory configuration, charger, cooling condition, display mux, BIOS support, driver branch, battery health, and whether the GPU is soldered or part of a replaceable module.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

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

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

Derived datasets and spec dumps

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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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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Independent reference sources

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