The now fabless AMD has let loose a new multi-monitor-loving professional graphics card, the FirePro 2450. Consuming just 32W in load and 17W during 2D work, the low profile card features two GPUs, 512MB of memory, Windows Vista Aero support, single-slot active cooling and two VHDCI connectors for hooking up four monitors.

"The ATI FirePro 2450 offers the reliability professionals expect and the efficiency IT departments require. IT managers want a card they can test once, deploy virtually anywhere, and count on to run reliably," said Janet Matsuda, senior director, AMD Professional Graphics. "The low power consumption enables cool, energy-efficient operation, as well as superior reliability and longevity. The compact form factor can be deployed in nearly any system. This accelerator is perfect for customers who need more than two displays, such as in financial services and process control."

Coming in both PCI-Express x16 and x1 versions, the FirePro 2450 has a recommended price tag of $499.