Compare Hewlett Packard FireGL™ V5100, (128 MB) PCI Express Video Card to BFG Technologies AGEIA™ PhysX™, (128 MB) PCI Video Card

Still can't decide?

Ask your friends!
Hewlett Packard FireGL V5100 128 MB

Hewlett Packard FireGL™ V5100, (128 MB) PCI Express Video Card

BFG Technologies AGEIA PhysX 128 MB

BFG Technologies AGEIA™ PhysX™, (128 MB) PCI Video Card

 
From $44.00  |  2 stores
Not Currently Available
Product Description
The ATI FireGL V5100 Graphics Controller offers workstation feature-set and performance. With programmable shaders, and dual DVI-I display support, the FireGL V5100 is a powerful and robust... More
The ATI FireGL V5100 Graphics Controller offers workstation feature-set and performance. With programmable shaders, and dual DVI-I display support, the FireGL V5100 is a powerful and robust mid-range workstation graphics product. The FireGL V5100 represents a revolutionary combination of performance and features, including 128 MB DDR memory, programmable graphics pipeline and performance optimized OpenGL and DirectX drivers. The FireGL V5100 Graphics Controller is a perfect solution for the CAD and professional DCC user communities requiring breakthrough application performance in a mid-range card. Less
Take your gaming rig into the future of PC gaming with BFG Tech physics accelerator cards powered by the AGEIA™ PhysX™ processor. Experience a new dimension in gaming physics... More
Take your gaming rig into the future of PC gaming with BFG Tech physics accelerator cards powered by the AGEIA™ PhysX™ processor. Experience a new dimension in gaming physics performance. Things don’t just look real; they act real and feel real. Massively destructible buildings and landscapes; explosions that cause collateral damage; lifelike characters with spectacular new weapons; realistic smoke, fog and oozing fluids are all now possible with the AGEIA™ PhysX™ processor! Less
Great Deals Visit Store Visit Store
Key Features   
Graphic Processor   - AGEIA PhysX
Card Interface   PCI Express PCI
Compatibility   PC PC
Installed Memory / Technology   128 MB (DDR SDRAM) 128 MB (DDR3 SDRAM)
Processor   
RAMDAC Speed 400 MHz -
Memory   
Memory Tech   DDR SDRAM DDR3 SDRAM
Memory Data Width   256-bit 128-bit
Installed Memory 128 MB 128 MB
Technical Features   
Max. Screen Resolution   2048 x 1536 -
Refresh Rate at Max Res 85 Hz @ 2048 x 1536 -
Fill Rate - 20 Bilion pixels/sec
Form Factor Plug-in card Plug-in card
Pipeline Engines 12 Pipeline Engines -
Input / Output   
Display Interface DVI x 2 -
System Requirements   
Operating System Linux • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 829160299822 876758000155
Included Accessories DVI to VGA Adapter x 1 • Drivers CD • Operating Manual -
Release Date - May, 2006
Package Type - Retail
Product ID 23139829 32328729
Product MPN   
MPN PB330A BFGRPHYSX128P
 
Consumer Reviews
Hewlett Packard FireGL V5100 128 MB
Hewlett Packard FireGL™ V5100, (128 MB) PCI Express Video...
From $44.00
BFG Technologies AGEIA PhysX 128 MB
BFG Technologies AGEIA™ PhysX™, (128 MB) PCI Video Card
Not Currently Available
No review for this product yet.

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
1
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

AGEIA PhysX: Make physics fun again.

bytheuerkorn May 23, 2006
44 Helpfuls 45 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved interactivity in games (when supported), amazing fluid dynamics, complex physics...
Cons Price, limited support anywhere, currently no benefit for many prof. applications (i.e...
Recommended it? Yes

Alright, when was the last time you got excited about Physics? If the answer is "never", then here is a reason to revise that judgment. Don't worry, you won't have to deal with the actual physics but the virtual world inside games will finally be able to mimic real-life conditions more closely... Read full review »

19

Caution MUST READ BEFORE BUYING

byokiealan Feb 21, 2008
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros I love my card! Prices dropping, tons of games that support PhysX
Cons I hate to see PhysX die. Do your homework before buying
Recommended it? No

Although there is a good following for PPUs and over 100 game titles supported that maybe changing as of today! Nvidia is not saying what plans they have if any for this technology now that they own it. This is not a good sign for the current cards out there. AGEIA has not done any software support... Read full review »

Read All Reviews »
 
 
Add to Comparison Hewlett Packard FireGL V5100, (128... $49
Add to comparison
BFG Technologies (BFGE84512GS64E),... $49
Add to comparison
Hewlett Packard ATI FireGL4, (128... $32
Add to comparison
BFG Technologies NVIDIA GeForce... $109
Add to comparison
BFG Technologies GeForce® 6200 OC™,... $36
Add to comparison

Prices are provided by the merchants. We assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information provided by merchants. Please alert us to any pricing discrepancies and we will alert the merchant. Sales taxes are estimated at the zip code level. Shipping costs are estimates. Please check store for exact shipping costs. To learn more about why certain stores are listed on the site, click here

Product specifications are obtained from third parties, and while we make every effort to assure the accuracy of product information, we do not assume any liability for inaccuracies. Store ratings and product reviews are written and submitted by online shoppers to assist you as you shop. They do not reflect our opinions. We take no responsibility for the content of ratings and reviews submitted by users.

Copyright © 2000-2012 Shopping.com

http://img.shoppingshadow.com/jfe/JavaFrontEnd-fe118.rtb14.p1-8321
http://img.shopping.com/jfe/JavaFrontEnd-fe118.rtb14.p1-8321