NVIDIA Quadro Line Optimized for Autodesk AutoCAD 2010

By DE Editors

NVIDIA Corporation has announced that the NVIDIA Quadro line of professional solutions is now optimized for Autodesk AutoCAD 2010. Quadro processors enable design professionals to create and interact with more complex 3D product designs,  according to the company.

“By leveraging the advanced features and massively parallel processing capabilities of NVIDIA Quadro professional-class GPUs, it’s possible for our customers to experience a significant performance boost,”  said Eric Stover, AutoCAD product line manager, Autodesk. “AutoCAD 2010 has been enhanced with 3D modeling features and functionality, and the unprecedented 3D visual quality that results from using Quadro GPUs will give designers of all types a strong professional advantage.”

“There is no question that the ability to work efficiently in 3D is a must for today’s design professional,” said Jeff Brown, general manager, Professional Solutions, NVIDIA. “NVIDIA’s long history of 3D innovation makes Quadro processor-based workstations and mobile workstations an essential tool for designers who want to utilize the breakthrough 3D capabilities of AutoCAD 2010.”

NVIDIA’s new performance drivers for AutoCAD 2010 are free and available for download from NVIDIA’s Web site. The drivers are available as either a standalone package or integrated in the latest graphics driver available from NVIDIA.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.