| CES 2009: 3D Monitor from Samsung |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 7, 2009 - 3:44 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com |
Samsung has announced the launch of its first 3D monitor compatible with nVidia GeForce 3D Vision technology (automatically converts over 350 games to stereoscopic 3D without the need for special game patches). This monitor has 1680x1050 native resolution, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 120 Hz dual engine, 3ms (3D) or 5ms(2D) response time and works with a pair of glasses that gives the user the depth sensation. 2233RZ will probably reach the market in April priced at USD 400.
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| Sapphire Launches Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic Edition |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 22, 2008 - 7:51 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sapphireatomic.com/index_t.php?p=overview&id=30 |
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Sapphire has increased its Atomic Edition line-up with the launch of a limited edition video card called Radeon HD 4870 X2 Atomic Edition targeted to gamers. This factory-overclocked card features 2 GB GDDR5 being accessed at 1,000 MHz (11.11% above default clock of 900 MHz) thru a 256-bit interface, its two GPUs work at 800 MHz (6.66% above default clock of 750 MHz) and comes with an Asetek’s pre-assembled water-cooling system, so no assembly is required by the user. The water pump and the water tank comes attached to the radiator and the system is sealed, coming already with coolant installed – i.e. this is a “maintenance free” system. This baby is priced at USD 799. We’ve already reviewed another member of Sapphire Atomic Edition, Sapphire Atomic HD 3870 X2. Click here to read the review. 
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| GeForce GTX 295 Details |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 18, 2008 - 12:31 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/ |
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Today nVidia provided some information on GeForce GTX 295 vide cards that will be officially launched next month during Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas. This PCI Express 2.0 card is equipped with two 55-nm GPUs (GT200b) working internally at 576 MHz, has 1,792 MB GDDR3 being accessed at 1,998 MHz DDR (999 MHz real) thru a 448-bit interface, 480 stream processors, two Dual-link DVI and one HDMI connectors, TDP of 289 W and requires extra power via one 6-pin and one 8-pin connectors. GeForce GTX 295 is coming to fight with Radeon HD 4870 X2 and probably will reach the market costing USD 499, USD 50 less than its rival from AMD/ATI. 
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| XFX to Launch Radeon HD 4000 Video Cards |
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| HIS Unveils Radeon HD 4870 IceQ4+ |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: December 12, 2008 - 3:25 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.clubedohardware.com.br/noticias/2163 |
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HIS has increased its IceQ product line with the launch of two video cards based on Radeon HD 4870 GPU: Radeon HD 4870 IceQ4+ Turbo 512 MB (internal clock of 780 MHz and memory clock of de 4 GHz DDR) and Radeon HD 4870 IceQ 4+ Turbo 1 GB (internal clock of 770 MHz and memory clock of 4 GHz DDR). While “Turbo” goes for the factory-set overclocking function, “IceQ” goes for the big fan that video cards from this series from HIS uses, which helps removing hot air from inside your PC. These new cards are dual-slot solution, have 800 stream processors, 256-bit memory interface, CrossFireX support and DVI and S-Video connectors. Also, the cooler is sensitive to UV light, so it will grow if you have an UV lamp inside your case. No word on pricing was disclosed. 
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| PowerColor Launches Water-Cooling Ready Radeon HD 4870 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: November 10, 2008 - 3:22 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/NewsInfo.asp?id=390 |
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PowerColor has just unveiled LCS HD4870 (AX4870 512MD5-WH), a PCI Express x16 factory-overclocked video card based on AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4870 GPU equipped with a waterblock (piece used on watercooling systems) from EK. This new PowerColor card works internally at 800 MHz (6.67% above default clock of 750 MHz) and has 512 MB GDDR5 being accessed at 950 MHz real or 3.8 GHz DDR (5.56% above default clock of 900 MHz real or 3.6 GHz DDR) through a 256-bit interface and has two DVI connectors (supporting HDMI) and one S-Video output. It’s MSRP is of USD 369. 
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| Sapphire Intros Radeon HD 4850 X2 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: November 5, 2008 - 11:36 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sapphiretech.com/en/pressfiles/99_reg1.doc |
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Sapphire has just officially launched Radeon HD 4850 X2, a PCI Express x16 video card equipped with two HD 4850 GPUs. Available in 1 GB and 2 GB GDDR3 versions, this new Sapphire video card is a dual-slot solution and uses a dual-fan cooling system. This card works internally at 625 MHz and accesses its memory at 1,986 MHz DDR through a 256-bit interface. The 2 GB version has a recommended price tag of US$ 419 and 1 GB version is yet unpriced.
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| Zotac Launches 1 GB GDDR3 GeForce 9800 GTX+ |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 30, 2008 - 10:43 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.zotac.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=272&Ite... |
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Zotac has just launched a graphics card based on GeFoce 9800 GTX+ GPU equipped with 1 GB GDDR3 instead of using 512 MB GDDR3 like the reference model. This new Zotac card works internally at 738 MHz, accesses its 1 GB GDDR3 at 950 MHz (real) through a 256-bit interface and supports CUDA and PhysX technologies. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 4830 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 23, 2008 - 9:15 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1286... |
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AMD/ATI has just increased its Radeon HD 4800 family with the launch of Radeon HD 4830 (in fact, this card is a Radeon HD 4850 with reduced price and reduced clock rates). This video card works internally at 575 MHz, access its 512 MB GDDR3 at 1,800 MHz DDR (900 MHz real) through a 256-bit interface, has 640 stream processors and supports Shader 4.1 model (DirectX 10.1). It’s MSRP is of USD 150. See below a list with the manufacturers that already launched graphics cards based on this newest low cost GPU from AMD/ATI. Force3D HISPowerColor MSI Sapphire
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| Leadtek Launches WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+ |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 21, 2008 - 6:11 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.leadtek.com/eng/company/press_2.asp?newsid=816 |
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Leadtek has just launched WinFast GTX260 EXTREME+, a PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card based on nVidia GeForce GTX 260 GPU with 216 stream processors, working internally at 602 MHz (4.51% above default clock of 576 MHz), accessing its 896 MB GDDR3 at 2,214 MHz DDR (10.81% above default clock of 1,998 MHz) through a 448-bit interface. This card has two DVI and one S-Video/Component video connectors supporting HDTV resolutions. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| Manufacturers Launch Radeon HD 4550 and HD 4350 Cards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: October 1, 2008 - 7:51 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
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See below a list with the manufacturers that already launched graphics cards based on the newest entry-level GPUs from AMD/ATI.
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| AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 4550 and HD 4350 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 30, 2008 - 7:25 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1284... |
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AMD/ATI has launched Radeon HD 4550 and Radeon HD 4350 graphics cards, both targeted to low-end graphics card segment. Radeon HD 4550 works internally at 800 MHz, has 80 stream processors, access its 512 MB at 800 MHz (1,600 MHz DDR) through a 64-bit interface and costs USD 55. Radeon HD 4350 works internally at 600 MHz, has 80 stream processors, access its 256 MB at 500 MHz (1,000 MHz DDR) through a 64-bit interface and costs USD 39. Both cards are PCI Express 2.0, support DirectX 10.1 and will reach the market next month.
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| Sapphire Launches Radeon HD 4870 Toxic |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 16, 2008 - 8:40 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sapphiretech.com/ |
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Sapphire has just expanded its Toxic line-up with the launch of Radeon HD 4870 Toxic Edition graphics card. This card is based on AMD/ATI Radeon HD 4870 GPU, works internally at 780 MHz (4% above default clock of 750 MHz) and it has 512 MB GDDR5 being accessed at 1,000 MHz real or 4 GHz DDR (11.11% above default clock of 900 MHz real or 3,6 GHz DDR) through a 256-bit interface. This card is equipped with Vapor-X cooler, which features four heat-pipes and has its fan speed adjusted according to the card’s temperature. Radeon HD 4870 Toxic Edition features S-Video and DVI connectors. No word on pricing and availability. 
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| AMD/ATI Launches Radeon HD 4600 Series |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: September 10, 2008 - 8:18 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_543~1278... |
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AMD/ATI has just launched its newest graphics card series, Radeon HD 4600. Two models were launched: Radeon HD 4670 and Radeon HD 4650. Both cards are PCI Express 2.0, have 320 stream processing units and support DirectX 10.1 programming model and CrossFireX technology. The difference between Radeon HD 4670 and Radeon HD 4650 is the internal clock and the amount of memory. Radeon HD 4670 works internally at 750 MHz and may be equipped with 512 MB (memory clock of 2,000 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface) or 1 GB (memory clock of 1,746 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface). Radeon HD 4650 works internally at 600 MHz and may be equipped with 512 MB (memory clock of 1,400 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface) or 512 MB or 1 GB (memory clock of 1,000 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface). Below you can see the manufactures that already launched models based on this new AMD/ATI graphics card series.
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| Sparkle and MSI Launch GeForce 9400 GT |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: August 28, 2008 - 9:13 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
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After theses manufacturers, now it’s time to Sparkle and MSI roll out GeForce 9400 GT video cards. Just to refresh your mind, GeForce 9400 GT runs at 550 MHz, has 16 shader processors running at 1,400 MHz and may have 512 MB or 1 GB GDDR2 running at 400 MHz (800 MHz DDR) being accessed through a 128-bit interface. Below you can see the models launched by Sparkle and MSI. Sparkle MSI
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