ATI FireGL V8650 100-505509 Workstation Video Card

ATI FireGL V8650 Video Card
Introducing the ATI FireGL? V8650 workstation graphics accelerators from AMD with Unified Shader architecture ? the markets first graphics accelerator with 2GB of memory and stereoscopic 3D display capabilities is the ultimate in performance expanding the possibilities when working with large datasets for Medical Imaging, Digital Content Creation (DCC) and simulation. The ATI FireGL V8650 delivers industry leading features and performance unparalleled in the market today.

Innovation for Today and Tomorrow - Next Generation Professional Graphics Accelerators
With the new ATI FireGL? graphics accelerators, AMD has added even more innovation with features like native multi-card support, so users can see more and do more with four displays and AutoDetect, which instinctively configures the driver for user?s workflow. As users move between applications, or open new ones the graphics driver settings are automatically configured for maximum performance with varied workflows. AMD provides the graphics horsepower for today's professional applications and looks forward toward tomorrow?s technology innovations.

Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For example, PCI Express video cards won?t work with motherboards designed only for AGP or PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.

FireGL? Graphics Whether you?re an engineer designing mechanical subassemblies or an animator creating eye-popping visual effects, FireGL workstation graphics accelerators deliver the performance, quality, and stability required for your most demanding projects.

Shader Model 4.0 Technology Get your box geared up for the future of games with blazing fast shader performance and watch your characters sweat with Shader Model 4.0.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) High dynamic-range(HDR) lighting effects bring environments to life for a truly immersive experience. It takes advantage of the subtle light, texture, and color intricacies to create incredibly realistic environments.

DirectX 10 Technology Many of the newest Windows games will take full advantage of the next-generation graphics technology in Windows Vista called DirectX® 10. DirectX® 10 will provide an incredibly detailed experience for gamers of every type, and will enable game creators to increase a game's level of realism, enhancing details and complexity in gaming worlds, apply effects like dynamic lighting and weather, and much more.

PCI Express Support PCI Express is a new Intel bus architecture that doubles the bandwidth of the AGP 8X bus, delivering over 4 GB per second in both upstream and downstream data transfers.

A Closer Look

Features

• Powered by AMD?s scaleable ATI FireGL graphics accelerator with parallel processing Unified Shader architecture
  
• AutoDetect instinctively optimizes for user?s workflow
  
• High performance stream computing leveraging the GPU for compute intensive tasks
  
• 2 Dual Link DVI-I outputs
  
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering with 8-bit, 10-bit & 16-bit per RGB color component support
  
• Full Shader Model 4.0 support for vertex and pixel shaders
  
• CAD and DCC application certification
  
• 2GB graphics memory
  
• Hardware Accelerates DirectX® 10 and OpenGL 2.1 advanced features
  

Minimum System Requirements

• PCI Express® based workstation with available x16 lane graphics slot
  
• Connection to the system power supply (adapter included)4
  
• 350-Watt power supply or greater (assumes fully loaded system)5
  
• 512MB of system memory
  
• Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
  
• Operating System:
  • Windows® XP, Windows XP64
    
  • Linux® 32 and Linux 64
    
  • Windows® Vista?

What's Included