As an Architect and tech fan (i use complex programs like 3D studio, Autocad 2009, Impression 2009, Photoshop and Power DVD for Blu Ray paly back) i was very disappointed with ATI, first i purchase one of this, secondly i purchase another one and put in the CROSSFIRE in a capable motherboard (ASUS of curse) and the power never surpass my expectation, the programs about i talked never surpassed the performance i needed. In Linux (ubuntu) the 3d Hardware acceleration is Not Capable and this is a very disappointed from AMD-ATI. After a time i Purchase an NVIDIA Quadro FX1700 and is another story... with Nvidia all SHINE and WHISTLE in your computer...