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    Does anyone have workstation graphics gaming screenshots?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Mark, Aug 30, 2007.

  1. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Hey all!

    Quick question, if anyone has some gaming screen shots taken using a workstation graphics card, please post them. I would be interested in seeing.

    Thanks! :)
     
    Mark, Aug 30, 2007
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  2. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    why would that be (noticeably) different?
     
    Jalf, Aug 30, 2007
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  3. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    That's what I am trying to figure out. :p

    From your comment though, I take it that I already have my answer. :)
     
    Mark, Aug 31, 2007
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  4. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Workstation cards tend to do a little worse on games than their equivalent gaming cards. The drivers are optimized to render differently and they will be faster in 3D modeling situations.
     
    Lithus, Aug 31, 2007
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  5. Necromas

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    I hear the newer workstation cards have actual hardware differences too that make a noticeable difference.

    Lithus, you can use the gaming card drivers on the workstation cards.
     
    Necromas, Aug 31, 2007
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  6. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    I guess the bottom line is I have been looking into the T61p with the NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M. From what I have read, it is based off the 8600GT, but I do know that workstations cards aren't optimized for gaming (which is fine, that is what my desktop is for). Bottom line is I want to know if I do install a game, say Bioshock, or Crysis when it comes out, will the card hold up decent if I decide to play games on it occasional.

    FYI, gaming will not be the primary task. I would go for a regular card if that were the case.
     
    Mark, Aug 31, 2007
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  7. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    I have read that as well. Perhaps I should look into it some more.
     
    Mark, Aug 31, 2007
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    Lukeman Notebook Evangelist

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    I know the Dell mobile workstation cards are exactly the same as their gaming counterparts other than the model # and bios flashed onto them. I bought an FX2500m and flashed it to it's counterpart (7900GTX) and it works awesomely!
     
    Lukeman, Aug 31, 2007
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  9. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Awesome, thanks for the info! :)
     
    Mark, Aug 31, 2007
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  10. iph03n1xi

    iph03n1xi Notebook Evangelist

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    o_O interesting...

    Are workstation graphics cheaper than their normal counterparts?
     
    iph03n1xi, Aug 31, 2007
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  11. narsnail

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    nope the equivalent to the 7950gtx is about 250 bucks more
     
    narsnail, Aug 31, 2007
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    Where can I find these modified drivers and BIOSes? When I use LaptopVideo2Go's Universal Forceware, I can only get my video card to work as the workstation card - a Quadro NVS 140M. I've heard this is roughly equivalent to an 8400GS? How can I get my system to see it as such, and will the gaming experience be significantly, or only marginally better?
     
    freefisheater, Aug 31, 2007
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