NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, continues to improve workstation graphics performance with six new NVIDIA Quadro FX solutions for high-end, mid-range and entry-level professionals.
Nvidia confirmed the date and announced the card wil be called the Nvidia Quadro FX 5500. The card is based on the G71 chip and sports 1GB of GDDR 3 memory with a 256-bit memory bus.
**The new NVIDIA Quadro product line-up includes: **
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[li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 5500 graphics processing unit (GPU) - The industry-leading ultra high-end graphics solution offering 1GB of frame buffer memory for the most challenging professional 3D applications [/li][li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 GPU - Offers a new level of graphics performance and is fast becoming a standard high-end configuration for major OEMs and enterprise customers worldwide [/li][li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 1500 GPU - The first mid-range solution to offer high performance coupled with two dual-link DVI connectors, 256MB GDDR3 frame buffer memory, and HD video output [/li][li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 560 GPU - Introduces dual-link DVI, fast DDR3 128MB graphics memory and HD video output [/li][li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 550 GPU - Offers compelling price performance, featuring dual DVI with 128MB of graphics memory [/li][li]NVIDIA Quadro FX 350 GPU - An economical professional graphics option that incorporates a variety of architectural features found in the entire product line[/li][/ul]
NVIDIA Quadro FX GPU based solutions are available widely through leading OEMs, including IBM, Sun, and FSC, leading workstation system integrators, including Alienware and BOXX Technologies, and NVIDIA channel partners PNY Technologies (US and EMEA), Leadtek (APAC) and Elsa (Japan).
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[B]Some Radeon X1900 GTs available
Worms for early birds[/B]
ATI’S X1900GT is getting closer to release and some sources in the US confirmed that ATI customers can order this card (part # 100-435800). The same sources confirms that there will be some stores that will sell this product as a retail card.
We also learned that the Radeon X1900 GT lacks massive availability due to the fact that the R580 wasn’t falling out. This is what ignited the brand change from X1900 GTO for this SKU to X1900 GT. We can confirm that X1900 GTO comes later, after Computex, and will be based on the RV570 chip.
X1900 GT should be available with a shipping date of May 1st, in ten days from now. The suggested retail price is $249 so this card is definitely takes X1800GTO place but, beware, availability will be limited so get one as soon as it is listed. We’ll let you know you where as soon as they turn up.
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[B]NVIDIA PDFs Leak Quad SLI Quadro Details
Quadros to go Quad SLI[/B]
NVIDIA’s most recent Quadro FX Overview (PDF) has quite a few references to a GeForce 4500 X2 adaptor. On Thursday, NVIDIA released six new Quadro FX adaptors, including the Quadro FX 5500 series which is exactly the same as a Quadro FX 4500 but with 1GB of GDDR2 memory instead of 512MB of GDDR3.
However, the Quadro FX 4500 X2 has not been announced yet, even though it shows up all over NVIDIA documentation.
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NVIDIA insiders tell us the Quadro FX 4500 X2 is two Quadro FX 4500 adaptors built on the same PCB used for Quad SLI GeForce 7xxx series graphic cards. The Quadro FX 4500, which already consumes 108W during peak operation, can usually be had for approximately $2,000.
NVIDIA insiders tell us the X2 uses more than 200W during peak operation, but would not reveal core or memory clock speeds. The behemoth features four Dual-Link DVI outputs, and is SLI-ready for Quad SLI.
The NVIDIA Quadro linecard (PDF) has a little bit more information about the dual GPU monster, including some bennchmarks (featured, right). NVIDIA’s Detonator 84.20 added the following Quadro FX 4500 X2 to the supported adaptor list, so we can almost certainly expect to see a launch before the next Detonator release.
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[B]NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 X2 Officially Announced
Predicted, leaked and confirmed[/B]
Just yesterday, we brought you a story about a leaked PDF file discussing NVIDIA’s Quadro FX 4500 X2 graphics card. As expected, NVIDIA today officially announced the card which as its name implies features two Quadro FX 4500 graphics adapters.
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NVIDIA touts the superior performance of these cards in many vital industries including Oil and Gas, Broadcast and Film, Visualization and Simulation, and Medical Imaging. In fact, NVIDIA claims that its professional Quadro products account for 80% of professional graphic card sales.
Now that the Quadro family has moved up to dual GPU-on-PCB, quad Quadro configurations are not far off. The GeForce 7800GTX and 7900GTX families have pushed the envelop in this department with an appearance from Dell and Alienware several weeks ago.