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NVIDIA Introduces the Quadro Plex

A Quantum Leap in Visual Computing

Powered by NVIDIA SLI and Quadro graphics technology the Quadro Plex 1000 is designed with advanced visualization capabilities such as 4K high-definition video, 3D styling and design, scientific and medical visualization, oil and gas exploration and visual simulation and training in mind. The Quadro Plex 1000 is available in a 3U rackmount or desktop configurations. Performance capabilities of Quadro Plex 1000 systems is rated for up to 80-billion pixels/sec, seven billion vertices/sec, resolutions up to 148 megapixels on 16 synchronized digital output channels and eight HD SDI channels. Three models are available—Model I, Model II and Model III. I not going to go over all the specifics but let me tell you that Model II is a behemoth; with two NVIDIA Quadro FX 4500 X2s and 512MB of graphics memory per GPU, eight dual-link DVI outputs, Genlock/framelock, Frame Synchronization and 64x SLI FSAA. It will also accept an optional NVIDIA Quadro G-Sync module too. Quadro Plex 1000 Visual Computing Systems are compatible with x86 and x86-64 systems with Intel and AMD processors. Windows and Linux operating systems are supported. The Visual Computing Systems connect to systems using a PCI Express x16 interface with a 2M NVIDIA Quadro Plex Interconnect Cable. A 520 watt power supply provides power to Quadro Plex 1000 Visual Computing Systems. Quadro Plex 1000 Visual Computing System's acoustic performance is acceptable compared to all the horsepower your getting. Most of this article was written by Anh Huynh, not me. Pricing for Quadro Plex 1000 Visual Computing Systems start at $17,500.