HP and AMD today announced that latter's top-to-bottom line of ATI FirePro graphics accelerators are now featured in the new HP Z Workstations. So if you're looking for a high-end workstation then do give a thought to latest HP Z400, Z600 and Z800 workstations, which can be customized with powerful ATI FirePro V7750, V3700 and V5700 graphics accelerators. According to AMD, the powerful graphics accelerator can be used to design complex 3D models in engineering, digital content creation and scientific fields.

The ATI FirePro V3700, ATI FirePro V5700 and ATI FirePro V7750 graphics accelerators are immediately available with new HP Z Workstations. Professionals can choose the right HP Z Workstation and the right ATI FirePro card to best meet their performance, expandability and affordability needs.

* ATI FirePro V7750 delivers 1GB of frame buffer memory to handle large CAD models and complex animations with ease. Consuming a maximum of 76 watts, power users will appreciate the energy efficiency of this high performance accelerator.
* ATI FirePro V5700 graphics accelerator delivers the perfect balance of price and application performance for CAD and DCC professionals. With the new card, users will experience increased performance for shader-intensive applications, up to two times more than the previous generation.1
* ATI FirePro V3700 establishes a new, low entry price for professional 3D graphics. For CAD professionals migrating from 2D, the ATI FirePro V3700 graphics card delivers the 3D performance and application certification these professionals deserve at an affordable price.

Update: Video with industry analyst Jon Peddie addressing the challenges of the workstation market.