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NVIDIA Quadro By PNY Technologies PCI Express Graphics Solutions Embraced By Leading Workstation System Integrators

Posted on: Monday, 28 June 2004, 06:00 CDT

PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 28 /PRNewswire/ -- PNY Technologies, Inc. today announced that leading workstation system integrators (WSIs) are incorporating NVIDIA Quadro(R) graphics solutions based on the PCI Express(TM) interconnect standard into their professional workstation systems. The NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics boards based on PCI Express take advantage of the new architecture's increased bandwidth allowance for improved graphics performance; isochronous data transfer to reduce system bottlenecks; and bidirectional data transfer for blazing fast read-back performance. The new high-end graphics model, the FX 3400, may be configured using innovative new NVIDIA(R) Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology to join two graphics subsystems in a single workstation for true, scalable graphics performance.

According to Eric Shiroke, general manager of professional graphics for PNY Technologies, "Leading workstation system integrators have readily embraced our top-to-bottom line of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies PCI Express graphics solutions. We will continue to empower our channel partners with revolutionary, professional graphics solutions that allow for the highest performance possible for CAD, complex rendering, multimedia, high-definition video editing, and video capture applications."

"Alienware(TM) performance enhanced workstations equipped with NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics boards based on PCI Express are engineered exclusively for DCC and CAD professionals running key 3D software applications such as Maya(R)," states Erik Cubbage, director of product development for Alienware. "The new NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 by PNY Technologies featured in high-performance Alienware workstations provides film and animation creators with high-end, exclusive graphics industry advanced rendering technology."

Cubbage added, "This technology feature set includes support for Shader Model 3.0 and 32-bit floating-point capabilities so images have a smoother, more appealing variation in color density. In addition to advanced technologies, these new systems offer outstanding price/performance ratio and can be configured for just about any budget."

According to Ed Caracappa, director of sales and marketing for BOXX Technologies, "The new NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 by PNY Technologies graphics board for PCI Express is an ideal high-end solution for professionals looking to create scalable 3D animation, visual effects and cutting-edge games with software applications such as Discreet 3ds max(R). Users of BOXX systems can take full advantage of the programmable NVIDIA Quadro FX architecture, which enhances the capabilities of the industry's leading OpenGL(R) and Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) workstation applications. The board's SLI-readiness also enables users to upgrade their BOXX system with an additional FX 3400 board for added performance in those systems where an additional x16 PCI Express lane is available."

"The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 by PNY Technologies graphics board for PCI Express graphics solutions will be immediately incorporated into the Colfax line of workstations to allow CAD professionals to reach a new level of interactivity," says Mike Fay, vice president of sales for Colfax International. "With this advanced graphics professional graphics solution, architects, engineers, and drafters can take full advantage of real-world 3D modeling capabilities and increased bus bandwidth for their most comprehensive design concepts."

"PNY Technologies continues its tradition of providing leading professional graphics solutions for digital content creators, application developers, and visual effects designers with NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics solutions for PCI Express," says Randy Copeland, chief executive officer of Velocity Micro. "The NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 by PNY Technologies revolutionary graphics architecture gives bandwidth headroom and a performance boost to the most demanding professional CAD and 3D design projects."

"PNY Technologies addresses the future of the graphics industry with the NVIDIA Quadro by PNY graphics boards for PCI Express," says Sam Chu, chief executive officer at Polywell. "The NVIDIA Quadro FX 330 by PNY Technologies graphics boards for PCI Express is a welcome addition to our workstation systems for users who require a high-performance, entry level graphics solution."

"The NVIDIA Quadro NVS by PNY Technologies product line offers the industry's highest quality solutions for multi-screen business applications," says Geoff Amthor, president of Digital Tigers. "Our enterprise, financial, and military customers greatly appreciate the NVIDIA Quadro NVS support for high-resolution digital displays, backed by stable drivers, rich features, and broad compatibility in an ultra-quiet, fan-free package. Now, the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 graphics board by PNY Technologies offers a PCI Express version to lead the way as the graphics engine for our next-generation business workstations."

NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies professional graphics boards based on PCI Express include: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 by PNY Technologies, NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 by PNY Technologies, NVIDIA Quadro FX 330 by PNY Technologies, and NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 by PNY Technologies.

The NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics boards for PCI Express will be available to system integrators, value-added resellers, and distributors throughout North America. PNY Technologies is the exclusive NVIDIA Quadro partner for North America and Europe. All products in the NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies series come with a three-year warranty (one year standard plus two additional years upon completion of a registration form on PNY Technologies' Web site).

For additional information, visit PNY Technologies Web site at http://www.pny.com/quadro .

For more information about leading WSIs incorporating NVIDIA Quadro by PNY Technologies graphics boards for PCI Express in their systems, please visit:

Alienware Corporation

http://www.alienware.com/

BOXX Technologies, Inc.

http://www.boxxtech.com/

Colfax International

http://www.colfax-intl.com/

Velocity Micro

http://www.velocitymicro.com/

Polywell

http://www.polywell.com/

Digital Tigers

http://www.digitaltigers.com/

ABOUT PNY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Established in 1985, PNY Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier and marketer of NVIDIA Quadro by PNY professional graphics boards and Verto(R)- brand consumer graphics cards. The company also offers a full line of high- end memory upgrade modules, flash memory, USB flash drives, flash peripherals and digital entertainment products. Its memory products currently account for a majority share of all retail sales in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., PNY Technologies maintains facilities in North America (Santa Clara, Calif. and Parsippany, N.J.), Europe (France, United Kingdom, Germany) and Asia (Taiwan). For additional information, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.pny.com/ .

The PNY logo is a registered trademark of PNY Technologies, Inc. NVIDIA, NVIDIA QUADRO and nView are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the Unites States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PNY Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Nancy Larson, Manager, Marketing Communications of PNYTechnologies, Inc., +1-973-560-5512, nlarson@pny.com , or Lara Chereso ofGibbs & Soell, Inc., +1-847-519-9150 ext. 116, lchereso@gibbs-soell.com

Web site: http://www.alienware.com/http://www.boxxtech.com/http://www.colfax-intl.com/http://www.velocitymicro.com/http://www.polywell.com/http://www.digitaltigers.com/http://www.pny.com/

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