Question 1

Will this card work on Windows 7 Professional 64bit operating system?  I didn't see these specs in the list?

Accepted Answer

It will. I ordered this card about a month ago and it's in use with one of the Engineer's systems.

His setup:
Windows 7 Professional (x64)
8GB DDR3 Memory
Dual 23" LCDs
AMD FirePro V4900 1GB 128-bit GDDR5

No problems. I did go to AMD's site to download the latest driver though. He runs his CAD applications without any problems. Hope this helps.

Question 2

Is this compatible with windows 8 64 bit?

Accepted Answer

While I'm running Windows 7 64 bit on my CAD machine, I don't see why it wouldn't be compatible. Especially since most modern hardware is compatible with both Windows 7 and 8 in 64 bit. Sometimes hardware will have small quirks with different operating systems, but rarely are they dealbreakers.

Question 3

Is this video card a Low Profile (LP)??

Accepted Answer

No. it will not fit in a small desktop box. It is a full size card but works very well for us. We have 2 win 8 machines doing autocad 3d for 3d printing in house and they are very good for the $$.

Question 4

I have Windows 7 64 bit...will this be compatible?

Accepted Answer

I have been using it since I bought it. Nov. of 2013 been working great using it with Autocad Inventor 2011.

Question 5

This card appears to be low profile. If so, does it come with, or is there available, a standard profile bracket?

Accepted Answer

This card is full-height not low-profile, sorry.  I believe the FirePro V3900 is low-profile.

Question 6

is this video card HP-specific only, as someone told me??? Do I get a discount if I purchase 60

Accepted Answer

HP as in Hewlett-Packard?  No it's not.  It's running fine on my Asus mobo in my homebuilt CPU.  As for the discount, you're on your own there.

Question 7

What kind of adapters would I need for triple screens? This is for a workstation and I need 3 DVI displays. Do I need a $60 usb powered adapter, or will a 20 dollar Display Port to DVI Single link work?

Accepted Answer

Any standard display port to DVI adapter should work. The card will require additional power. I was disappointed with my card. Bottom line, AMD built this for HP Z series workstations specifically. AMD would not support it and HP would only support it if purchased with the HP workstation. I could never get mine to work properly and returned it under warranty.

Question 8

Anyone know what the minimum wattage required for this card is?  We're going to be putting this in a Dell Optiplex 980 and I'm wondering if the 255W (yes they still do this) Power Supply will be enough or should we pick up a Power Supply with this.

Accepted Answer

You'll probably be fine.  ATI states the max power for this card is 75watts under full load.  That leaves 150 for everything else.  Unless have have a lot of other periferals I'm there I'd say go for it.  You could be scientific and see what your PC current consumes max (using prime95,or similar software and a multimeter, and see if you are exceeding 150watts.

Question 9

I do Video editing with Premiere CC, mostly of video game footage (light games, not hardcore stuff). What I'm wondering is would this card provide a reasonable boost in rendering times and allow me to play the games with slightly higher settings than with my base system running an AMD A10 APU?

Accepted Answer

We use these cards for news editor computers. The card works well for this. A dedicated video card is always better than on-board video.

Question 10

Hi I am interested to buy this, just want  to make sure its half height graphics card ?.

Accepted Answer

No, this is NOT a half height card.  This is a fairly good sized workstation video card.  The fan on it is at least a 80MM

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