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HP Game Developer Webinar Replay

HP Game On

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Create. Power. Play. One-Demand Replay Now Available

Procedural Content Development. It’s one of the toughest computational problems to tackle in game development. Do it right, you’re a hero. Do it wrong – well, don’t even think about it.

We invite you to view the on-demand replay of this event and explore with us perfecting the art of procedural content development.

We’ll also explore how to optimize your environment to take this and other computational development issues to maximize your ability to create, power, and test effectively.

Get your art in the hands of players, faster

How can HP help? With HP, you can put the latest tools into the hands of your creative resources, and keep them focused on creativity.

Dual and Quad core processors enable the highest levels of performance, faster results, and more interactive realism
Ultimate configuration flexibility lets you get the tools you need. Single or Dual Intel or AMD processors, single or dual NVIDIA or AMD/ATI graphics, or even the option to order your workstation without graphics so that you can integrate your own favorite
Multiple displays, with best-in-class performance up to the 30-inch LP3065 LCD display

HP provides you with solutions for every need, from cost focused to performance maximizing.

Customer Testimonials

“The gaming industry pushes the boundaries for performance. We evaluated a number of vendors and found HP workstations are the best fit for us. Our developers love them, our artists love them, and for ease of deployment and support, I love them. Hands down, they’re the best boxes out there right now.”
— Michael Athey, Director of Information Technology, Gearbox Software

Gearbox Software: Workstations for Game Developer Product Development (.pdf, 719K)

	Recommended HP Workstation Solutions for Game Development

	Choose your config from one of our popular, pre-configured, ready-to-ship, discounted Smart Buys – then choose your graphics

Advanced Performance: for the most demanding professional HP xw8600 Workstation

Key features:
8 processing cores
Cool and quiet
Professional NVIDIA graphics
Buy now: RB477UT#ABA
Price: $9, 029 (Save $400 until 10/1/08!)

Genuine Windows® Vista Business (32-bit) downgrade to Genuine Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
Two Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5460/ 3.16 GHz, 12 MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB
4 GB (2x2 GB) DDR2-667 ECC memory
250 GB SATA 3Gb/s NCQ 7200 rpm hard disk
NVIDIA Quadro FX 5600 PCIe graphics
16X DVD+/-RW DL SuperMulti drive

Value Performance: Power at your fingertips, and back into your wallet HP xw4600 Workstation

Key features:
4 processor cores!
Certified performance
Mainstream NVIDIA Graphics
Smart Buy SKU: RB431UT#ABA
Price: $1,999

Genuine Windows® Vista Business (32-bit) downgrade to Genuine Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor Q6600/Quad-Core 2.40 GHz, 8 MB shared L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB
4 GB (4x1 GB) DDR2-800 ECC memory
250 GB SATA 3 Gb/s NCQ 7200 rpm hard disk
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 PCIe graphics
16X DVD+/- RW DL SuperMulti drive

Portable Powerhouse: Exceptional graphics orkstation in a highly mobile worstation HP 8510w

Key Features:
15.4" display
ATI & NVIDIA graphics
High Definition Capabilities
Smart Buy Sku: RM385UT#ABA
Price: $1,799 (Save $ 527!)

Genuine Windows® Vista® Business
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2 cache)
ATI Mobility FireGL V5600 (256 MB)
15.4" WSXGA+
2 GB DDR2-667 memory
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA hard disk
LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer drive
Intel 802.11 a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking

Power to Perform: Most powerful HP Mobile Workstation HP 8710w

Key Features:
17" display
512 MB Dedicated VRAM
High Definition Capabilities
Smart Buy SKU: RM301UT#ABA
Price: $ 2,449

Genuine Windows® XP Professional
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 4 MB L2 cache)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1600M (512 MB) graphics
17.0-inch diagonal WSXGA+ display
2 GB DDR2-667 memory
120 GB 7200 rpm hard disk
LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer drive
Intel 802.11 a/b/g and Bluetooth 2.0 wireless networking

Bringing Innovation Back to the Desktop HP Blackbird 02

Key features:
Up to 5 SATA drives, 5TB max
Enhanced performance
Full range of NIVIDA & ATI gaming graphics
Configure Now
Price: $4,999

Genuine Windows® Vista® Home Premium
Intel Core 2 Extreme processor QX9650/Quad-Core 3.0 GHz,
CPU Liquid cooling
2 GB 1066 MHz CORSAIR PC2-8500 DDR2 memory, SLI ready
Two 160 GB 10K rpm SATA hard disks (RAID 0),
500 GB 7200 rpm SATA hard disk
Two ATI RADEON HD3870 XT graphics, 512 MB of GDDR3
Super multi-drive, slim slots with Lightscribe
(DVD+/-R/RW+/-DL)
Super Multi Blu-Ray Disc & HD DVD-ROM

Stunning 30" Wide-Screen Display: Best in class performance and presentation features HP LP3065 30" LCD Monitor

Key features:
Enhanced Performance
Improved Compatibility
Flexible Configurations
Smart Buy SKU: EZ320A8#ABA
Price: $ 1,399 (Save $200!)

Active matrix TFT
29.7 in (75.6 cm) viewable area
2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz native resolution
Pixel pitch - 0.25mm
Three dual-link DVI-D inputs with HDCP over digital DVI2
Contrast ratio: up to 1000:1
Brightness (typical): up to 300 nits

*Except where noted, all prices are estimated U.S. HP prices. Actual prices from other locations or websites may vary.

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