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The Beast
- Pros: running on a 64 bit Vista OS, using an I7 Quad Core, 6 TB of DDR 3, is there anything this beast cannot do.
SLI requires an additional card called the G Synq for genlock and framelock features.
IT IS MEANT TO BE IN SLI, but you have to have the G- SYNQ CARD!!!
its meant for CAD and DCC, not GAMING. the card supports a whole different type of 3d processing, get a geforce card if you want to play games. this card was meant for real work.
- Cons: End of life GPU. Nvidia still provides service but the card has been replaced by the FX 5600 series.
G Synq is an additonal 850.00 and doesn't look like its available at new egg
- Other Thoughts: The FX 5600/4600 requires the G Synq II
the FX 5500/4500 requires the G Synq, a little older and currently replaced by the above stated GPU's, but can still outperform most cards in its range.
Sheer power!
- Pros: Absolute powerhouse. Renders everything I've thrown at it beautifully and far faster than any previous card I've used. As previously stated, it will struggle at 15GB+, but I rarely get projects that large anyway. Chews through videos rendered with Sony Vegas Pro 8, getting roughly 350fps with 1080p video. Not shabby at all.
- Cons: Certainly not meant to be in SLI. Productivity dropped with 2 cards.
NOT FOR GAMING!!
- Other Thoughts: ^ read that.
Very good for render farms, not games.
- Pros: This is a very good card for modeling and rendering in 3D applications. I've had it for about a week now and I must say, the quality and speed is superb. This cut my render times down by 3/4ths as compared to my previous quadro.
- Cons: It does not play games better than the GeForce 8 series. Sure, it can handle most of them at decent speeds, but it's not meant for gaming (hence the Xeon and Opteron recommendations in the description). The fan can be a little loud while rendering, and the price is pretty steep.
- Other Thoughts: This is a magnificent GPU for video editing and 3D applications; it's perfect. If you want to play games, get an 8x00 instead.
| General |
| Brand |
PNY |
| Model |
VCQFX5500-PCIE-PB |
| Interface |
| Interface |
PCI Express x16 |
| Chipset |
| Chipset Manufacturer |
NVIDIA |
| GPU |
Quadro FX5500 |
| PixelPipelines |
12 |
| Memory |
| Memory Size |
1GB |
| Memory Interface |
256-bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR2 |
| 3D API |
| DirectX |
DirectX 9 |
| OpenGL |
OpenGL 2.0 |
| Ports |
| DVI |
2 |
| Other Ports |
Stereo 3D port |
| Spec |
| RAMDAC |
400MHz |
| Analog Resolution |
3840 x 2400 |
| SLI Supported |
Yes |
| Cooler |
With Fan |
| Dual-Link DVI Supported |
Yes |
| Operating Systems Supported |
Windows 7 (64-bit and 32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit and 32-bit), Windows XP (64-bit and 32-bit) and Windows 2000
Linux (64-bit and 32-bit)
Solaris |
| System Requirements |
PC compatible with Intel Pentium 4/Xeon or AMD Opteron class processor or higher
Open PCI Express x16 lane slot
256MB system memory
50MB of available disk space for full installation
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
VGA or DVI-I compatible display
350W power supply (450W required for SLI) |
| Features |
| Features |
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology
Next-Generation Vertex and Pixel Programmability
Rotated Grid Full Screen Antialiasing (RG FSAA)
Unmatched Color Precision
High Precision Dynamic Range Imaging (HPDR) Technology |
| Packaging |
| Package Contents |
VCQFX5500-PCIE-PB
Installation Materials
Power Cable
2 x DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
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Reviewed By: BohioDesign.com on 3/15/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
