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    Consumer Graphics or Workstation Graphics?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by M17XR42012, Nov 15, 2012.

  1. M17XR42012

    M17XR42012 Notebook Consultant

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    Difference between consumer and workstation graphics....

    My M17xR4 came with the ATI 7000 series..... why would I want a fireGL series card and are they compatible with the M17x R4.

    Also, what are the costs..... I did not see them for sale anywhere.

    AMD FirePro M6000 - Notebookcheck.net Tech
     
    M17XR42012, Nov 15, 2012
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  2. radji

    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    FirePro cards are meant for 3D modelling and heavy Adobe or CAD design. They are meant to provide a stable platform to render the 3D images and artifacts without it taking all day. They are meant more for the design and simulation industry...not for gaming use.
     
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    ratchetnclank Notebook Deity

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    ^ As others have said. Firepro are for graphics rendering on Maya,C4D ect.
     
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  5. M17XR42012

    M17XR42012 Notebook Consultant

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    Cool thanks everyone, it looks like the differences in mobile platforms are less so than in desktops when it comes to Comsumer vs. Workstation Cards.
     
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