Accelerate your entire workflow. Offering 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory, 256 NVIDIA CUDA parallel processing cores and built on the innovative Fermi architecture, the NVIDIA Quadro 4000 by PNY is a true technological breakthrough delivering excellent performance across a broad range of design, animation and video applications. Using the Quadro 4000 graphics solution, your work flows – you can design, render and deliver higher quality projects in less time.
$ 575.00
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This thing is incredible…,
Let me start by saying this is my first workstation card. I was skeptical of the difference in performance, but I decided to take the plunge and see for myself. I got this card mostly for modeling in 3DS Max (2010), Mudbox and Zbrush.
PROS:
This was a huuuuuuge upgrade from my XFX 5770, a bigger jump than expected. I can work with several million polygons without lagging up. I pushed this card farther, and hit the 15 million polygon mark with 3DS Max (using Max-specific drivers) and things were still easily editable, attaining 300+ fps. Loading the same model into Mudbox bore the same results, I could still sculpt and paint it with little lag.
The work I do is mostly for game development, and I use the Unreal Engine 3 editor as much as I use 3D modeling apps, so I was a bit worried that this card would detract a bit from my productivity there (since it’s pretty much the same as running any other DirectX game). But like I said performance is still great, no problems so far.
I didn’t get it for gaming, but was curious about its performance just the same. It seems just a little less powerful than my 5770, but given that it’s not it’s primary purpose, I think it’s commendable.
It’s also not especially loud, I can’t hear it above my four other Cooler Master sickleflow fans, which are made a bit louder by the filters I have on them.
CONS:
This thing does run HOT. It is almost too hot to touch. I haven’t verified the actual temps on mine yet. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it as it seems to be performing to expectations without any issues, it’s just a hot card. I may end up manually adjusting the fan speed.
System Specs:
Intel i7 930 2.8 GHz
Cooler Master Hyper N520 Cooler
EVGA X58 SLI LE
OCZ Onyx DDR3-1600 6 GB (2×3)
PNY Nvidia Quadro 4000
WD Caviar Black, 4x500GB (RAID 10)
550W Cooler Master Extreme Power PSU
Cooler Master Centurion 590
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|Overall amazing.,
IT is great a great product overall
performance 5
power consumption 5
installation 5
this cards have dedicated software to increase performance in programs such as Photoshop, After Effects, Premier (especially this one with mercury renderer), 3d max and more.
i have already tested this gpu on every and each of the software listed above plus Zbrush.
this can still get fps and good game performance… its the best for the value, and definitely its better then the previous quadro series.
This is superior to Quadro fx 3800. and competes closely with the Quadro FX 4800. wich in this case was replaced with the quadro vcq 5000 wich is a monster too.
recomend it for profesional or high end amateur use. probably was the best purchase ive made setting my new computer.
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|Problem Solver,
This GPU allows me to model 3D characters, renderer in real-time, and utilize all Photoshop CS5’s 3D features. It does seem to work with old and modern games (BF1942 – MOH Beta) as a bonus. Windows Experience Index (Win7 Ultimate) puts the Quadro 4000 at 7.3 out of 7.9. I forgot what the Cinabench marks were and I’m logged into another partition on that workstation right now and it’s busy so I can’t check.
Only negative note is that I did notice Autodesk’s Mudbox slow a little while using the built in video screen capture. I don’t know if this is a Autodesk issue or if the GPU was taxed. I’ll try different video screen capture software to find out.
Download the drivers from Nvidia’s website. Do not use the ones on the disk that comes with this GPU.
If you’re like me and you want a 42” LCD TV 2 ft from your face when you’re modeling you are going to want a HDMI-to-DVI video adapter. You will not get one of these in the PNY box. I went with the Monster Cable Ultra and yes it does plug right into the DVI slot on the GPU though it doesn’t look like it will. Oh, and sound does come out of your TV speakers through the HDMI adapter. I was thinking I would have to run an optical out from my mobo to my home theater receiver just to listen to some video tutorials. Not the case at all.
If you are new to building computers, like I was, you may be interested in knowing you will have to plug this GPU into your PSU.
Shipping was free and I got it within 2 days.
The Quadro 4000 does not disappoint for mid-range multi-media creation.
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