Nvidia Boosts its Quadro Pro Graphics Line

Posted 03/31/2009 at 7:21am | by Paul Lilly

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Nvidia this week introduced a bunch of new Quadro-series professional videocards spanning from the sub-$100 entry-level solution all the up to the high end that will hit your wallet to the tune of four digits.

"Our mission with Quadro is to help customers solve the world's most challenging visual computing problems," stated Dan Vivoli, executive vice president of marketing at Nvidia. "We learn every day from them and are humbled by their brilliance. The new lineup, with the flagship Quadro FX 4800, sets the stage for the next ten years of innovation."

On the lower end is the Quadro NVS 295, which the company says will support up to two 30-inch displays at maximum resolutions. Other cards in the new lineup, along with Nvidia's claimed standout traits, include:

• Quadro FX 5800 - first and only 4GB, ultra high-end solution suitable for large-sclae models and datasets
• Quadro FX 4800 - ultra high-end solution
• Quadro FX 3800 - single slot solution with support for SLI, multi-OS, and SDI
• Quadro FX 1800 - best price performance for workstation graphics
• Quadro FX 580 - best-in-class entry-level solution
• Quadro FX 380 - up to 50 percent faster performance

Nvidia's Quadro-based workstation cards are available now through system manufacturers such as Dell, Fujistu-Siemens, HP, and Lenovo, as well as workstation system integrators and Nvidia channel partners.

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