What is the difference between a professional graphics card and a consumer one?

The differences primarily concern software and purpose. Professional cards have a separate line of drivers, certified in collaboration with engineering and graphics software manufacturers, more frequently support ECC memory, and are designed for continuous operation. They also offer larger memory capacities and longer availability of a given model, which facilitates maintaining uniform equipment in the company. Consumer cards may be more efficient in terms of cost, but do not provide these guarantees.

How much VRAM is needed for CAD and 3D graphics work?

For 2D projects and simple 3D models, 4–8 GB is sufficient. Typical work in CAD and BIM programs with complex assemblies requires 12–24 GB. Large 3D scenes, visualizations with high-resolution textures, and engineering simulations justify 48 GB and more. It is advisable to allow for some headroom - projects grow over time and with the number of industries involved in the model.

Is a GeForce graphics card suitable for a server?

Usually, this is not a good choice. GeForce cards have active cooling, which does not cooperate with airflow in rack cases, often exceed permissible dimensions and power consumption, and server manufacturers do not include them on compatibility lists. Installing such a card may lead to overheating and loss of service support for the platform. Cards with passive cooling, certified by the manufacturer of the specific model, are intended for servers.

What is ECC memory used for in a graphics card?

ECC detects and corrects single errors that occur in the card's memory. Without this mechanism, an error may go unnoticed and distort the result of long calculations or renders. This is significant in simulations, data analysis, scientific calculations, and anywhere the repetition of a process is costly. ECC memory is standard in server cards and is found in most professional cards.

How to check if a graphics card will fit in a case?

Compare three values with the documentation of the case or server: the length of the card, its height (full profile or low profile), and the number of occupied expansion slots. In SFF computers and 1U servers, low-profile, single-slot cards are usually required. Also, check if there is enough space next to the slot for power cables and whether other components do not block them.

How many monitors can be connected to one graphics card?

This depends on the number of video outputs - usually from one to four. Most professional cards support four displays simultaneously, even at high resolutions. When working with multi-monitor setups, check not only the number of ports but also the maximum total resolution and refresh rate that the card can maintain.

What is the difference between active and passive cooling?

A card with active cooling has its own fans and dissipates heat itself - this solution is used in desktop computers and tower workstations. A passive card has only a heatsink and requires strong airflow generated by the server case's fans. Swapping these solutions can lead to overheating, so the type of cooling should be matched to the specific case.

What power supply is needed for a graphics card?

Check two things: the power supply's wattage and available connectors. Cards up to 75 W are powered directly from the PCIe slot and do not require cables. More powerful models need 8-pin, 12VHPWR, or 16-pin connectors, and their demand ranges from 150 W to over 600 W. Add the consumption of other components to the card's demand and leave a buffer of around 20–30 percent so that the power supply does not operate constantly at its limits.

What is NVLink and when is it used?

NVLink is a bus that allows two or more cards to exchange data directly between themselves, bypassing the slower PCIe connection. This enables treating their memory as a shared pool, which is significant when training large AI models and performing calculations that exceed the capacity of a single card. The technology is available only in selected professional and server cards, and its use requires application support.

Which graphics card should I choose for AI applications?

Start by determining how large a model you want to run - it is memory capacity, not computing power, that sets the limits. For running ready models of moderate size and for prototyping, professional cards with 24–48 GB of memory are sufficient. Training your own models and working with large language models require server cards with a capacity of 80 GB or more, usually in sets connected via NVLink.

Computer Components System Components Graphics Cards

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Workstation Retail

Part number: 900-5G144-2500-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 6000

Discrete graphics card memory: 96 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 512 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 2 fan(s)

Length: 304.8 mm

76,497.61 ₪ excl. VAT

89,502.20 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

10 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 GFX BLACKWE/5300PA 2600MAH

Part number: B11F3AA

Manufacturer: HP

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4000

Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 192 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 241.3 mm

7,825.76 ₪ excl. VAT

9,156.14 ₪ incl. VAT

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3 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G147-2250-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4500

Discrete graphics card memory: 32 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 256 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

13,235.36 ₪ excl. VAT

15,485.37 ₪ incl. VAT

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Availability:

11-20 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 GFX BLACKWE/AX1800 BUILD-IN 5G MODEM

Part number: B11F2AA

Manufacturer: HP

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4500

Discrete graphics card memory: 32 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 256 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 266.7 mm

11,244.42 ₪ excl. VAT

13,155.97 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

5 pcs

NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G172-2580-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX A1000

Discrete graphics card memory: 8 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 128 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

1,774.44 ₪ excl. VAT

2,076.09 ₪ incl. VAT

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11-20 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 SFF Blackwell Bulk

Part number: 900-5G195-2200-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4000

Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 192 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

10,423.68 ₪ excl. VAT

12,195.71 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

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8 pcs

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GDDR6 Retail

Part number: 900-5G192-2541-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX 2000 Ada

Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 128 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

3,831.29 ₪ excl. VAT

4,482.61 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

50+ pcs

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G192-2240-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX 2000 Ada

Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 128 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 167.6 mm

3,308.84 ₪ excl. VAT

3,871.34 ₪ incl. VAT

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1 pcs

NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G172-2560-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX A400

Discrete graphics card memory: 4 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 64 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 162.6 mm

696.60 ₪ excl. VAT

815.02 ₪ incl. VAT

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50+ pcs

PNY VCNT1000-SB graphics card NVIDIA T1000 4 GB GDDR6

Part number: VCNT1000-SB

Manufacturer: PNY

For AI applications: No

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: T1000

Discrete graphics card memory: 4 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 128 b

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 155.8 mm

1,793.96 ₪ excl. VAT

2,098.93 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

11-20 pcs

NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6 ATX

Part number: 900-5G172-2260-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX A400

Discrete graphics card memory: 4 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 64 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

654.56 ₪ excl. VAT

765.84 ₪ incl. VAT

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10 pcs

Lenovo 4X61Q73040 NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Part number: 4X61Q73040

Manufacturer: Lenovo

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX A400

Discrete graphics card memory: 4 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 64 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Weight: 250 g

633.83 ₪ excl. VAT

741.58 ₪ incl. VAT

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9 pcs

ASUS GeForce® GT 730 2GB GDDR5 [GT730-4H-SL-2GD5]

Part number: 90YV0H20-M0NA00

Manufacturer: ASUS

For AI applications: No

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: GeForce GT 730

Discrete graphics card memory: 2 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR5

HDMI ports quantity: 4

Cooling type: Passive

Number of fans: 0 fan(s)

Minimum system power supply: 300 W

Length: 148 mm

252.73 ₪ excl. VAT

295.69 ₪ incl. VAT

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21-30 pcs

PNY VCNRTXPRO6000MQ-SB NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Max-Q Workstation Edition OEM Version Graphics Card

Part number: VCNRTXPRO6000MQ-SB

Manufacturer: PNY

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 6000

Discrete graphics card memory: 96 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 512 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 266.7 mm

53,986.35 ₪ excl. VAT

63,164.03 ₪ incl. VAT

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41-50 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G147-2270-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4000

Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 192 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

9,256.15 ₪ excl. VAT

10,829.70 ₪ incl. VAT

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21-30 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G153-2250-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 5000

Discrete graphics card memory: 48 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 384 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

25,599.98 ₪ excl. VAT

29,951.98 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

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11-20 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Max-Q Workstation Bulk

Part number: 900-5G153-2200-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 6000

Discrete graphics card memory: 96 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 512 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 266.7 mm

64,217.63 ₪ excl. VAT

75,134.63 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

31-40 pcs

NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada 48GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G133-2250-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: RTX 6000 Ada

Discrete graphics card memory: 48 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 384 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

25,199.78 ₪ excl. VAT

29,483.74 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

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9 pcs

NVIDIA 900-2G147-0000-000 RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Server Edition GPU Accelerator

Part number: 900-2G147-0000-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4500

Discrete graphics card memory: 32 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 256 b

Cooling type: Passive

Length: 266.7 mm

14,630.30 ₪ excl. VAT

17,117.45 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

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11-20 pcs

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 (90YV0MH0-M0NA00) (90YV0MH0M0NA00)

Part number: 90YV0MH0-M0NA00

Manufacturer: ASUS

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 128 b

HDMI ports quantity: 1

DisplayPorts quantity: 3

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 2 fan(s)

Minimum system power supply: 550 W

Weight: 656 g

Length: 229 mm

2,298.77 ₪ excl. VAT

2,689.56 ₪ incl. VAT

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11-20 pcs

NVIDIA L4 24GB GDDR6 ATX

Part number: 900-2G193-0000-001

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor: L4

Discrete graphics card memory: 24 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 192 b

Cooling type: Passive

11,145.57 ₪ excl. VAT

13,040.32 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

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11-20 pcs

PNY VCNRTXPRO2000-SB NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 16GB GDDR7 OEM Version Graphics Card

Part number: VCNRTXPRO2000-SB

Manufacturer: PNY

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 2000

Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 128 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 167.6 mm

5,683.01 ₪ excl. VAT

6,649.12 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

41-50 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Retail

Part number: 900-5G147-2550-000

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX PRO 4500

Discrete graphics card memory: 32 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR7

Memory bus: 256 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Length: 266.7 mm

15,673.46 ₪ excl. VAT

18,337.95 ₪ incl. VAT

24h Shipment in 24H

Availability:

11-20 pcs

HP 8D6B7AA NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada 20GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Part number: 8D6B7AA

Manufacturer: HP

For AI applications: Yes

Graphics processor family: NVIDIA

Graphics processor: RTX 4000 Ada

Discrete graphics card memory: 20 GB

Graphics card memory type: GDDR6

Memory bus: 360 b

DisplayPorts quantity: 4

Cooling type: Active

Number of fans: 1 fan(s)

Weight: 596 g

Length: 243 mm

8,011.29 ₪ excl. VAT

9,373.21 ₪ incl. VAT

Availability:

11-20 pcs

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Workstation Retail

Part number: 900-5G144-2500-000

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 GFX BLACKWE/5300PA 2600MAH

Part number: B11F3AA

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G147-2250-000

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 GFX BLACKWE/AX1800 BUILD-IN 5G MODEM

Part number: B11F2AA

NVIDIA RTX A1000 8GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G172-2580-000

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 SFF Blackwell Bulk

Part number: 900-5G195-2200-000

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GDDR6 Retail

Part number: 900-5G192-2541-000

NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G192-2240-000

NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G172-2560-000

PNY VCNT1000-SB graphics card NVIDIA T1000 4 GB GDDR6

Part number: VCNT1000-SB

NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6 ATX

Part number: 900-5G172-2260-000

Lenovo 4X61Q73040 NVIDIA RTX A400 4GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Part number: 4X61Q73040

ASUS GeForce® GT 730 2GB GDDR5 [GT730-4H-SL-2GD5]

Part number: 90YV0H20-M0NA00

PNY VCNRTXPRO6000MQ-SB NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Max-Q Workstation Edition OEM Version Graphics Card

Part number: VCNRTXPRO6000MQ-SB

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell 24GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G147-2270-000

NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 48GB GDDR7 Bulk

Part number: 900-5G153-2250-000

NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell 96GB GDDR7 Max-Q Workstation Bulk

Part number: 900-5G153-2200-000

NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada 48GB GDDR6

Part number: 900-5G133-2250-000

NVIDIA 900-2G147-0000-000 RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Server Edition GPU Accelerator

Part number: 900-2G147-0000-000

ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7 (90YV0MH0-M0NA00) (90YV0MH0M0NA00)

Part number: 90YV0MH0-M0NA00

NVIDIA L4 24GB GDDR6 ATX

Part number: 900-2G193-0000-001

PNY VCNRTXPRO2000-SB NVIDIA RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell 16GB GDDR7 OEM Version Graphics Card

Part number: VCNRTXPRO2000-SB

NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell 32GB GDDR7 Retail

Part number: 900-5G147-2550-000

HP 8D6B7AA NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada 20GB GDDR6 Graphics Card

Part number: 8D6B7AA

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