This card: PNY VCQFX1500-PCIE-PB-V Quadro FX1500 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card ... is selling for $523
This card: EVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 384-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card .... is selling for $530
Why is the PNY card selling for so much money and is 256 memory ... and the eVGA has 3 times as much MB and its basically the same price... I don't get it????
Can someone explain this to me... I'm good with computer specs but I don't get it.
2007-09-23 17:15:25 · 4 answers · asked by bri0987 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
They are for different applications. First card is mid range graphics for workstations. It is mainly for professional use.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/qfx_mr.html
Second card is PC gamers' delight. It is a high end graphics card intended for PC gaming plus HD video.
http://www.nvidia.com/page/geforce_8800.html
2007-09-23 18:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The quadro is a workstation card designed for 3d modeling and great for video editing. It is compatible with a number of operating systems including linux. It is actually on the lower end of these types cards.
The geforce card is a hard core gaming card and is a high end card. My question is whether or not it would render 3d aps like auto cad as well as the other card. Ive never played with a quadro card but Id imagine they are overpriced and aimed at industry.
2007-09-23 17:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Rudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they the same graphics card, just differenc companies. If so, look around for information on each. Is one more reliable than the other, does one have better customer service/ return policies? I recommend EVGA, becuz thats what ive got, and its worked great so far.
2016-04-05 22:30:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One is a Quadro, the other is a Geforce.
The Quadro is marketed towards.. people with money to burn (acceleration for CAD, etc).
2007-09-23 17:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by meightysix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋