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A $17,500. Graphics Card?
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Nvyseal
, Aug 02 2006 10:07 PM
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#1
Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:07 PM
Nvidia intros 80 billion pixels/s graphics machine
Boston (MA) - If you wondered about Nvidia's business options once ATI has been acquired by AMD, here's one idea: High-end graphics.
Nvidia says it has achieved a "quantum leap" in visual compute density, packed in what the company claims is the world's first "visual computing system." Called the Quadro Plex 1000, is a professional graphics machine that is offered in a desktop or 3U rackmount configuration, which are designed to provide higher graphics performance for 12-megapixel HD video (4K) processing, 3D styling and design, scientific and medical visualization, oil and gas exploration, or visual simulation and training.
The one "node" can house up to eight Quadro FX graphics chips in two Plex 1000 systems that are connected via SLI and are supported by an AMD- or Intel-based 32-bit or 64-bit host system running Windows or Linux. According to Nvidia, a node can achieve up to 64x full scene anti-aliasing (FSAA), deliver a performance of up to 148 megapixels on 16 synchronized digital-output channels and eight HD SDI channels. The firm says that the fill rate reaches 80 billion pixels/s while the geometry performance is rated at seven billion vertices/s.
Nvidia plans to ship Quadro Plex systems beginning in September for prices starting around $17,500.
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Boston (MA) - If you wondered about Nvidia's business options once ATI has been acquired by AMD, here's one idea: High-end graphics.
Nvidia says it has achieved a "quantum leap" in visual compute density, packed in what the company claims is the world's first "visual computing system." Called the Quadro Plex 1000, is a professional graphics machine that is offered in a desktop or 3U rackmount configuration, which are designed to provide higher graphics performance for 12-megapixel HD video (4K) processing, 3D styling and design, scientific and medical visualization, oil and gas exploration, or visual simulation and training.
The one "node" can house up to eight Quadro FX graphics chips in two Plex 1000 systems that are connected via SLI and are supported by an AMD- or Intel-based 32-bit or 64-bit host system running Windows or Linux. According to Nvidia, a node can achieve up to 64x full scene anti-aliasing (FSAA), deliver a performance of up to 148 megapixels on 16 synchronized digital-output channels and eight HD SDI channels. The firm says that the fill rate reaches 80 billion pixels/s while the geometry performance is rated at seven billion vertices/s.
Nvidia plans to ship Quadro Plex systems beginning in September for prices starting around $17,500.
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#2
Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:15 PM
Thats just crazy. I cant say anymore than that, LOL.
#3
Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:36 PM
I would love to have a box like that and say "that's my graphics system"
#4
Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:37 PM
crazy man, crazy. but you know what will happen: it will sell for $179.95 three months later...
#5
Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:55 PM
I want one
:rolleyes:
:gutar:
:rolleyes:
:gutar:
#6
Posted 02 August 2006 - 11:28 PM
Amazing ! but i prefer my old gf 5500 fx ...LOL...
#8
Posted 03 August 2006 - 12:09 AM
If I bought one, I would be killed also.
Maybe in a few years, 30 or so, I can have one.
Maybe in a few years, 30 or so, I can have one.
#10
Posted 03 August 2006 - 12:44 AM
as I always say good thing s come to those who wait !
#11
Posted 03 August 2006 - 11:24 PM
just wait about 6 months and we will laugh at whoever has one for having old, outdated technology lol
#12
Posted 04 August 2006 - 04:29 PM
Arnt these te next Quadro Cards?
Like Silicon Graphics Workstations.
Like Silicon Graphics Workstations.
#13
Posted 10 August 2006 - 05:40 AM
you wont catch me buying that...but ill take one if given to me
#14
Posted 12 August 2006 - 06:17 AM
And just imagine, 10 years from now, it'll be the standard
#15
Posted 12 August 2006 - 08:03 AM
Imagine playing Half Life 2 on that or Quake 4 or FEAR. Or, or or. *Bursts into tears, I want one*
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