I'm running a virtual machine (VM) on my Dell R660 server using VMware, and I'm looking to improve its graphics performance. The VM is used for some geology software that renders visuals, but the performance is pretty slow right now. I want to avoid spending $4k on Dell's suggested solution, and I'm curious if there's a decent graphics card available for around $1k that would be compatible with a server setup. Any recommendations?
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Absolutely verify that your server supports GPU passthrough or vGPU before purchasing anything. You definitely want to make sure your VMware setup allows these features, so you can get the best performance from the card you choose.
When it comes to graphics cards for VMs, you might look into options like the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 or the RTX A2000. They offer solid performance for rendering without breaking the bank. Just ensure your server can handle it and check your VMware version for vGPU support.
Awesome, thanks! I’ll check those out. Do you think they’ll work well with my geology software?
Yeah, I'm good on those points. Just making sure everything's compatible!