I've got a Nvidia GPU, how can i code on it?

Question

I've never really been into GPUs, not being a gamer but im aware of their parallel ability and wondered how could i get started programming on one? I recall (somewhere) there is a CUDA C-style programming language. What IDE do I use and is it relatively simple to execute code?

Answer 1

http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nsight.html

Although all the CUDA stuff we do (fluid sims / particle sims etc) are done on Linux, essentially with emacs and and gcc.

Answer 2

If you do any MATLAB programming, checkout Jacket (http://www.accelereyes.com).

Answer 3

There are quick-start guides for getting the dev drivers and libraries set up on different platforms (win/mac/lin) here, there is also a link to the Cuda C programming guide.