A $5300 PC challenges $4.6 million supercomputer

Iria · May 31, 2008, 05:07 AM

Recent advances in general purpose GPU computing are beginning to shift perceptions in supercomputing applications. Belgian researchers have assembled a relatively simple enthusiast PC with an emphasis on graphics processing capability, which beats a multi-million dollar supercomputer in its target application.
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Source: TG Daily

Judas · May 31, 2008, 03:34 PM

that's pretty damn cool

May 31, 2008, 05:07 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	A $5300 PC challenges $4.6 million supercomputer Recent advances in general purpose GPU computing are beginning to shift perceptions in supercomputing applications. Belgian researchers have assembled a relatively simple enthusiast PC with an emphasis on graphics processing capability, which beats a multi-million dollar supercomputer in its target application. _____________ Source: TG Daily