Description
PNY VANTA16S VCVTAP16SPB NVIDIA Vanta 16MB PCI Video Graphics Card VGA DB-15
The PNY VANTA16S (part number VCVTAP16SPB) is a PCI bus video card built on NVIDIA's Vanta graphics processor, offering 16MB of onboard SDRAM video memory and a single VGA (DB-15) analog display output. It is a half-height, low-profile card designed for standard PCI slots in desktop systems.
Specifications & What's Included
- Brand: PNY Technologies
- Model: VANTA16S
- Part Number (MPN): VCVTAP16SPB
- Assembly Number: VANTA16SPCI
- GPU: NVIDIA Vanta
- Video Memory: 16MB SDRAM
- Bus Interface: PCI
- Video Output: 1x VGA (DB-15) analog
- BIOS/ROM Chip: AMIC A27V308A9 (visible on PCB)
- Form Factor: Half-height PCI card
- Country of Manufacture: China
- Includes: Card only — no driver disc or accessories
Applications
The NVIDIA Vanta was a budget-tier entry in NVIDIA's late-1990s lineup, positioned below the TNT and TNT2 and sharing their architecture in a cost-reduced form. Cards like this were widely used in office and business desktop systems running Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows ME, where 2D desktop performance and basic DirectX 6 compatibility were the primary requirements. The PCI interface (rather than AGP) made the Vanta 16S a common choice for systems with no AGP slot — including many corporate workstations and older Pentium II/III-era machines. Today these cards are sought by vintage PC enthusiasts, retro gaming builders, and anyone maintaining or restoring late-1990s/early-2000s desktop hardware that requires a period-correct PCI graphics solution.
This PNY VANTA16S (VCVTAP16SPB) PCI video card has been tested and is in good working condition. The PCB is clean with no visible damage, and the VGA output connector on the bracket is intact. The card shows light handling wear consistent with previous use. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
PNY Technologies |
Model: |
VANTA16S |
MPN: |
VCVTAP16SPB |
Secondary Model: |
VANTA16SPCI |
GTIN: |
751492210971 |
SKU: |
32121 |
Type: |
PCI Video Card |
GPU: |
NVIDIA Vanta |
Video Memory: |
16MB |
Memory Type: |
SDRAM |
Interface: |
PCI |
Video Output: |
VGA (DB-15) |
Number of Outputs: |
1 |
Chipset Manufacturer: |
NVIDIA |
BIOS/ROM Chip: |
AMIC A27V308A9 |
Form Factor: |
Half-Height PCI Card |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
China |
Compatible With: |
PCI-slot desktop systems, Windows 98/2000/NT/ME |
Seller Notes: |
Card only; no software or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
This PNY VANTA16S VCVTAP16SPB PCI video card has been tested and is in good working condition. PCB is clean with no visible damage; VGA connector is intact. Shows light handling wear. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |