Computer Graphics World

FEBRUARY 2010

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AMD continues its work with independent software vendors (ISVs) in the DCC and CAD markets to ensure that ATI FirePro professional graphics deliver the highest levels of visual accuracy and reliability. ATI FirePro professional graphics have more than 90 ISV certifications and have undergone extensive testing to provide indus- try-standard reliability. When an ATI FirePro graphics card is paired with a certified application, professional animators, designers, and engi- neers can expect a stable, high-performance workstation graph- ics environment. The ATI FirePro series is optimized and ISV certified for the leading visualization and design applications of today and tomorrow, including Dassault Systemes' just released SolidWorks 2010 running on Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system. ISV partners include Adobe, Autodesk, Luxology, PTC, Side Effects Software, Siemens PLM Soft- ware, and others. ATI FirePro cards also provide graphics drivers and software for use with Windows 7, XP, and Vista, as well as Linux operating systems. The ATI FirePro's Unified Driver features AutoDetect technology, which automatically configures driver settings on the fly as artists switch between certified software applica- tions. As an artist moves from Adobe Photoshop to Autodesk 3ds Max, for example, the system will automatically update driver settings, configuring them for optimal performance in the new application. With AutoDetect technology and ISV certifications, the ATI FirePro series of graphics accelerators help digital artists achieve the maximum productivity for the exact application, delivering power where and when they need it most. "When professionals in the DCC or CAD space use a computer system that has a consumer card, they are not getting the performance and efficiency they should from their hardware," admits Bahman Dara, Worldwide Senior Manager, Workstation Graphics Product Marketing at AMD. "With an entry-level ATI FirePro card, which is priced below most consumer graphics cards, artists gain full workstation capabilities in addition to technical support, a warranty, and certification—all of which are crucial." Popular and discerning workstation manufacturers—including HP, Dell, and Lenovo— have selected ATI FirePro 3D workstation graphics accelerators to power multiple desktop and notebook computer systems. ATI FirePro 3D professional graphics: reliability, stability, and the best performance per dollar in the workstation market today. ©2010 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. ATI FirePro V8750 Superiority · 800 shader processor units · 2GB of GDDR5 memory · 115GB/s memory bandwidth · True 30-bit display pipeline · Affordable $1799 price tag ATI FirePro™ Products ATI FirePro™ Model MSRP Memory Configuration Memory Band- width (GB/s) Unified Shader Units Dual Link DVI Outputs Entry Level Mid-Range High-End Ultra High-End V3700 $99 256MB 15.2 40 2 V3750 $159 256MB 22.4 320 1 V5700 $499 512MB 28.8 320 1 V7750 $899 1GB 28.8 320 1 V8700 $1499 1GB 108.8 800 1 V8750 $1799 2GB 115.2 800 1 caption?

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