“We chose NVIDIA SLI-Ready PCs because we want to set the bar high and be known for having the best technology in Hubei.”

Hongli Li
President
Netwalk iCafe Investment Management Company

About Dazhilu Netwalk iCafe

Internet cafes, or iCafes, have become big business in China, where people gain access to the kind of technology, applications, and bandwidth that they don't have at home. Founded in 2004, and with over 160 iCafes to date, the Netwalk iCafe Investment Management Company is the premiere brand of iCafes in Hubei province, China. In October 2006, Netwalk opened its Dazhilu iCafe with 180 PCs, providing customers with high-performance computing for gaming, surfing, and communicating.

The Challenge

Being number one may seem like easy living, but for Netwalk it means continually having to find ways to stay ahead of the curve. The typical Chinese iCafe customer is young, hip, and tech-savvy; and in Hubei, the competition is fierce. Suffice it to say, top performance, the latest technology, and a cool environment are all key elements to a successful iCafe. When selecting PCs, Netwalk closely follows their business plan of providing the latest hardware and superior-quality services for networking, entertainment, science, and technology. And with so many iCafes and so many systems, it's essential to keep the costs down in order to maximize profit.

The Solution

Having utilized NVIDIA® GeForce® 6- and 7-based graphics cards in their other stores, Netwalk took a close look at NVIDIA offerings for Dazhilu. "Graphics and memory performance are the key factors in our PC purchase decision," said Hongli Li, President, Netwalk iCafe Investment Management Company. "High-performance systems provide an experience unparalleled by the home PC, and are the foundation to attracting customers." Thus, Netwalk configured Dazhilu's 144 out of 180 total systems with NVIDIA SLI™-Ready components, including Noda NVIDIA nForce®5 and nForce4 SLI motherboards, and NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards.

The Impact

"We chose NVIDIA SLI-Ready PCs because we want to set the bar high and be known for having the best technology in Hubei," said Mr. Li. By choosing NVIDIA SLI-Ready components, Netwalk will increase their graphics and PC upgrade cycles, saving money over the long term. In addition, their customers can experience the increased performance and unparalleled graphics quality of NVIDIA SLI-based PCs, insuring that they keep coming back for more.