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About workstation graphics cards
Professional graphics cards for workstations, including NVIDIA Quadro RTX and Quadro P-series cards and AMD Radeon, tested and stocked in Doha for CAD, design, rendering and multi-display work.
This range covers professional graphics cards: NVIDIA Quadro RTX cards with GDDR6 memory, Quadro P-series cards with GDDR5, older Quadro models, and AMD Radeon cards for basic display output. They suit engineers, architects and designers running CAD, 3D modelling and rendering, and offices that need a dependable card to drive several displays.
Typical buyers are upgrading an existing workstation, replacing a failed card, or equipping a new build for a design or engineering team. Refurbished cards are tested before they are listed.
- Brands
- NVIDIA, AMD
- Interface
- PCI Express
- Use
- CAD, design, rendering, display
Choosing a card
| Class | Memory | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro RTX | GDDR6 | Rendering, ray tracing, large CAD assemblies, GPU compute |
| Quadro P-series | GDDR5 | Mainstream CAD and design, multi-display desks |
| Entry and older cards | Varies | Display output for office and control-room machines |
More graphics memory helps with large models, high-resolution textures and several high-resolution displays. RTX cards add dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI features in applications that use them.
What to check before ordering
- Physical size. Cards are single- or dual-slot and vary in length and bracket height. Check the space next to the slot as well as the slot itself.
- Power. Higher-end cards need auxiliary power connectors. The power supply must have the connector and the capacity to spare.
- Display outputs. Count the outputs and check their type against your monitors. See Monitors.
- Servers. Rack servers often need a specific riser, power cable and airflow setup for a graphics card, and many 1U chassis only accept low-profile, low-power cards.
- Drivers. Quadro cards use NVIDIA's professional driver branch, which design software vendors test against.
Send the workstation or server model and the team will confirm what fits.
Buying graphics cards from ServerDove
Cards ship from Doha stock, typically arriving anywhere in Qatar within a day. Complete machines are in Workstations, including Dell Precision and HP Z models. Every card is covered by the ServerDove warranty, and cards not listed can be quoted on request through the contact page.
Graphics Cards: frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Quadro and GeForce cards?
Quadro is NVIDIA's professional line and GeForce its consumer gaming line. Quadro cards use a professional driver branch that CAD and design software vendors test against, and they are built for long working days in workstations. GeForce cards target games. For engineering, architecture and design software, a professional card is the usual choice.
Which graphics card do I need for AutoCAD, Revit or SolidWorks?
It depends on the size of your models and how much 3D work you do. For 2D drafting and moderate 3D, a mid-range professional card is normally enough. Large assemblies, big BIM models and rendering benefit from more graphics memory and an RTX card. Tell the team your software and typical project size and they will suggest a class of card.
Will a graphics card fit in my workstation?
That depends on four things: the slot and the space around it, the card length, the bracket height, and whether the power supply has the right auxiliary connectors and spare capacity. Send the workstation model, or a photo of the inside, and ServerDove will confirm whether a card fits and whether anything else, such as a power cable, is needed.
Can I put a graphics card in a rack server?
Sometimes. Many rack servers need a specific riser, a GPU power cable and a particular fan or airflow configuration before they accept a full-size card, and many 1U servers only take low-profile, low-power cards. Some servers cannot take a graphics card at all. Send the server model and the card you have in mind and the team will check.
How many monitors can a workstation graphics card drive?
Most professional cards drive several displays at once, and the number is set by the card's outputs and specification. Check the listing for the number and type of outputs, and whether your monitors need an adapter. For large video walls or control rooms, ask the team to plan the cards and outputs together with the displays.
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