Yakk
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BTW, another reason for NV leaving DP computing might be the coming Intel Knights chip and cards. With 3 Teraflop DP performance and a version of the chip able operate as a standalone computer it might be a game changer in this area which NV can not match. If the chip would be available for making ultra high-performance workstations there would be total shakeup at the high-end (imagine Xeon on overdose of steroids) though I tend to think Intel will offer it only to exotic markets by limiting sales and/or by setting exorbitant unit price.
The new Knights Chip can indeed be a game changer, and is hardware wise. It will all depend on how much Intel wants to push these rather than any competition IMO.