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Digital Storm is debuting its flagship line of workstations: PROTUS. The workstations are equipped with Intel’s new i7 980X processor and NVIDIA’s Quadro graphics card. They are designed to use NVIDIA’s CUDA technology.
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Each PROTUS workstation can be customized. Digital Storm technicians and customer support staff are trained to explain how hardware maximizes software performance, according to the company. Digital Storm gives customers the option to have the processor overclocked, while still being backed by the company’s four-year warranty.
PROTUS Technical Specifications
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Enthusiast |
Professional |
Performance |
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CPU |
2x Dual Intel Xeon E5530 2.40GHz |
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 980X 3.3GHz (Hexa Core) |
Intel Core i7 930 2.8GHz (Quad Core) |
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Memory |
12GB DDR3 1333MHz |
12GB DDR3 1600MHz |
6GB DDR3 1600MHz |
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Motherboard |
Intel Worlstation Board S5520SC |
ASUS P6X58D Premium |
ASUS P6X58D Premium |
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Video Card |
NVIDIA PNY Quadro FX 1800 768MB |
NVIDIA PNY Quadro FX 1800 768MB |
NVIDIA PNY Quadro FX 580 512MB |
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Power Supply |
1000W Digital Storm Certified (Silent Edition) |
1000W Digital Storm Certified (Silent Edition) |
750W Digital Storm Certified (Silent Edition) |
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OS |
Window 7 Professional |
Window 7 Professional |
Window 7 Professional |
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Base Price |
$5,778 |
$4995 |
$2,952 |
The base configuration for the Performance configuration has a price of $2,952, and customers can take advantage of an additional $200 off during Digital Storm’s launch promotion.
For more information, visit Digital Storm.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.
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