XGI launches Volari Z7

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: October 13, 2004 - 3:59 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.xgitech.com/products/products_2.asp?P=14 XGI has just released a new graphics chip, called Volari Z7. It has only a 2D graphics engine and it is target to the specialized market, like thin clients. Using the PCI bus, this chip can use from 8 MB to 128 MB of DDR, DDR2 or GDDR3 memories. It supports up to 1600 x 1200 resolution. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

Nvidia announces GeForce 6200

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 11, 2004 - 7:52 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/page/geforce_6200.html Nvidia announced the GeForce 6200, a new graphics processing unit that promises to deliver high level performance to the value PC segment. The new GPU includes PCI Express connectivity and supports DirectX 9.0 and Shader Model 3.0. The GeForce 6200 contains four rendering pipelines, 128-bit memory interface, but uses common DDR memory and does not support such tecnologies as SLI, that allows multiple GPUs in a single system. Boards based on GeForce 6200 chips will ship in November. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

New GeForce 6600 cards from Gigabyte

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 10, 2004 - 7:07 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://tw.giga-byte.com/Products/VGA/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=... Gigabyte has released three PCI Express VGA cards based on the GeForce 6600/GT, which includes SLI technology to combine multiple GPUs in a single system. GV-NX66T256D (GeForce 6600 GT) comes with eight rendering pipelines, 128-bit memory interface and 256 MB of GDDR3 memory. The game bundle includes the long awaited "Doom 3". The lower-cost GV-NX66T128D has only 128 MB of memory and is bundled with "Thief" and "Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising". The third model, GV-NX66128D, is based on the GeForce 6600 and uses 128 MB of DDR memory. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

X700 from GeCube

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: October 7, 2004 - 5:06 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.gecube.com/products-02.php?prod_search=x700 GeCube, a VGA company owned by Gigabyte, has just released their X700 models, all based on the new PCI Express bus. All models have eight rendering channels, 128-bit interface, GDDR3 memory and VGA, DVI-I and S-Video connectors. The high-end boards are based on the Radeon X700 XT (475 MHz core and 1,050 MHz memory clocks): RX700XTG-C3 128MB, RX700XTG-D3 256MB and RX700XTG-VIVO 256MB (with video capture). Two other models use the mid-range X700 Pro chip (420 MHz core and 864 MHz memory clocks): RX700PROG-C3 128MB and RX700PROG-D3 256MB. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

Club3D bets on chips from S3

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: September 30, 2004 - 6:44 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.club-3d.nl/DeltaChrome_S8_ESP.pdf The dutch VGA manufacturer Club3D is betting on the new graphics chips from S3 to power their new products. Today they announced the following products: DeltaChrome S8, 128bit, 128MB, E300/M250MHz : 85€ DeltaChrome S8, 128bit, 256MB, E300/M250MHz : 109€ OmniChrome S4, 128bit, 128MB, E350/M300MHz : 145€ The availability of these products will be: DeltaChrome S8, 128MB : Week41 DeltaChrome S8, 256MB : Week41 OmniChrome S4, 128MB : Week42 You can download the detailed specs, benchmarks and prices using the following links: DeltaChrome S8 Series: http://www.club-3d.nl/DeltaChrome_S8_ESP.pdf OmniChrome S4: http://www.club-3d.nl/OmniChrome_S4_ESP.pdf Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

3DMark05 released

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: September 30, 2004 - 7:02 AM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.futuremark.com/products/3dmark05/ Futuremark as just released the new version of their famous 3DMark benchmarking software. The new version is called 3DMark05 and the new features include full support for DirectX 9.0c (Shader model 3.0), three new game tests, two CPU tests, image quality tests and results also given in frames per second, polygon count, vertex count, etc. With a new engine, 3DMark05 is perfect for measuring the 3D performance of your PC for the new games that will reach the market in 2005-6 timeframe. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

XGI will sell video boards

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: September 29, 2004 - 1:29 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.xgitech.com/products/index.asp XGI Technology, manufacturer of the Volari graphic chips, decided entering the VGA market using its own brand. Initially the company will sell boards based on the Volari V8 (high-end), V5 (mid-range), V3XT (mainstream) and V3 (low-end with DirectX 8.1 core) chips. Even tough this company has less than 1% of market share in the graphic chip industry, it goals to reach a 10% market share in the near future. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top

Tul launches Radeon X700 boards

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: September 29, 2004 - 1:24 PM PST Category: Video More Info: http://www.tul.com.tw/global/productVM.aspx?folderid=1&cat2=128 Tul has lauched today a complete series of Radeon X700 video boards using their PowerColor brand. All models released have eight rendering units, 128-bit interface, VGA, DVI-I and S-Video connectors and are PCI Express. The R41-TD3, based on X700 XT, offers a 475 MHz clock and 256 MB of GDDR3 memory running at 1,050 MHz. The R41-PD3 (X700 Pro) has a 420 MHz clock and 128 MB or 256 MB of DDR, DDR2 or GDDR3 memory running at 864 MHz. And finally the R41-NC3 model comes with a 400 MHz clock and 128 MB or 256 MB DDR memory running at 600 MHz. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News top