| AMD Launches Radeon HD 6990 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: March 8, 2011 - 6:10 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/products/desktop/graphics/amd-radeon-hd-6000/hd-... |
AMD has officially launched the Radeon HD 6990, a video card equipped with two GPUs clocked at 830 MHz each, 4 GB of GDDR5 memory (2 GB per GPU) running at 5 GHz through two 256-bit interface, 1536 processors per GPU, and TDP of 375 W. The Radeon HD 6990 comes with one DVI and four mini-DisplayPort 1.2 connectors, and a secondary BIOS for overclocking to put the CPU to running up to 880 MHz. This video card reaches the market with a suggested price of USD 699. Several manufacturers have launched models based on this new video card from AMD, as you can see in the list below. 
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| Sparkle Releases a GeForce GTX 580 with a Custom Cooler |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 25, 2011 - 7:03 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/SP580_owndesign_fan/news_SP580_guru_en.... |
Sparkle today released a GeForce GTX 580 video card equipped with a custom cooler solution that according to the manufacturer can reduce the GPU temperature up to 5 °C compared to the reference cooler. This dual-slot cooler features four copper heatpipes, aluminum fins and two 80-mm fans. The Sparkle GeForce GTX 580 Thermal Guru (SXX5801536D5MH) uses the stock clocks (772 MHz for GPU and 4008 MHz for memory), has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, and two DVI and one mini-HDMI video outputs. No word on pricing and availability was provided. 
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| Sapphire is Giving Away Three Video Cards |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 21, 2011 - 5:32 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/member/member_index.aspx?cid=... |
Sapphire is giving away three of their latest video cards to their Gold members (those who register an eligible Sapphire video card): Sapphire HD 6970, Sapphire HD 6870 VaporX or a Sapphire HD 6850. This promotion is open to residents of Australia, Canada, the Member States of the European Union, and the USA. It closes Monday, February 28, 2011 at 11:59PM EST. How do you become a Sapphire Gold member? Simply register your Sapphire video card. There is no additional cost to upgrade your membership. Sapphire Gold members also get access to free software, apps, games, gift cards and more.
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| Sparkle Intros Calibre X570 Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 17, 2011 - 10:34 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.calibrestyle.com.tw/news/X570-1/CalibreX570_en.htm |
Sparkle has expanded their Calibre video card line-up with the launch of a factory-overclocked model based on the GeForce GTX 570 GPU. The Calibre X570 works internally at 772 MHz (5.46% above de stock clock of 732 MHz), has 1,280 MB of GDDR5 memory running at 4,212 MHz (10.84% above de stock clock of 3,800 MHz) through a 320-bit interface, and features two DVI and one mini-HDMI connectors. It uses the Accelero Xtreme cooling solution from Arctic, which has five heatpipes and three 92 mm fans. Sparkle didn't reveal the card's pricing. 
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| MSI Intros R6870 Hawk Video Card with Propeller Blade Technology |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 9, 2011 - 6:20 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.msi.com/product/vga/R6870-Hawk.html#/?div=Overview |
MSI has just expanded their Hawk series of video card with the launch of the R6870 Hawk, a factory-overclocked card based on the Radeon HD 6870 GPU. This video card works internally at 930 MHz (3.33% above the stock clock of 900 MHz), has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory accessed at 4,200 MHz (the same clock as the stock model) through a 256-bit interface, and DVI, HDMI and mini DisplayPort video outputs. It comes with the MSI’s Twin Frozr III dual-slot cooling solution (two 80 mm fans, five 8-mm heatpipes, nickel-plated copper base, and a new propeller blade technology) that reduces the temperature by 20°C and noise by 7 dB when compared to the reference design. The R6870 Hawk video card features a 10-phase voltage regulator circuit, APS (Active Phase Switching, which enables or disables phases according to the GPU load), military class components, voltage check points, and over current protection (OCP). MSI didn't mention the suggested price of this new card. 
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| Zotac Releases GeForce GTX 560 Ti AMP! Edition |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 9, 2011 - 5:42 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.zotacusa.com/forum/topic/4215-zotac-takes-geforce-gtx-560-t... |
Zotac has launched the GeForce GTX 560 Ti AMP! Edition, a factory-overclocked video card based on the GeForce GTX 560 Ti GPU. This new video card works internally at 950 MHz (15.57% above the stock clock of 822 MHz), has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 4.4 GHz (9.78% above the stock clock of 4,008 MHz) through a 256-bit interface, and comes with DVI and mini-HDMI video outputs. If you buy this card you’ll get a voucher for downloading Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood game. Zotac did not provide information on pricing. 
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| NVIDIA Intros GeForce GT 440 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: February 1, 2011 - 8:52 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gt-440-us.html |
NVIDIA has two GeForce GT 440 video cards: one of them, released back in November, is targeted to the OEM, while the other one, launched this week, is targeted to the retail market, especially for HTPCs (Home Theater PC). Watch out because these two video cards have different specs. Wouldn't it be better if NVIDIA used a different name for the new GeForce GT 440? The GeForce GT 440 for OEMs works internally at 594 MHz, has 1.5 GB or 3 GB of GDDR3 memory running at 1,600 MHz or 1,800 MHz DDR through a 192-bit interface, 144 processors running at 1,189 MHz, and a TDP of 56 W. This model has VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs. The GeForce GT 440 for the retail market works internally at 810 MHz, has 512 MB of GDDR5 memory or 1 GB of DDR3 memory running at 1,800 MHz DDR through a 128-bit interface, 96 processors running at 1,620 MHz, and a TDP of 65 W. This model also has VGA, DVI, and HDMI outputs. Several manufacturers have launched models based on this new video card from NVIDIA, as you can see in the list below. 
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| PowerColor Launches Radeon HD 6970 PCS+ Video Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 27, 2011 - 9:59 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/br/News.asp?id=1085 |
PowerColor has expanded their PCS+ (Professional Cooling System) series of video cards with the launch of a factory-overclocked Radeon HD 6970. The card works internally at 940 MHz (13.44% above the stock clock of 880 MHz), has 2 GB GDDR5 accessed at 5.7 GHz QDR (7.27% above the stock clock of 5.5 GHz QDR) through a 256-bit interface, has two DVI, one HDMI and two mini DisplayPort connectors, and comes with a custom cooling solution equipped with two 92-mm fans and three 8-mm copper heatpipes. According to PowerColor, this cooling solution works up to 20% cooler than the reference model. By buying this video card you also take home the game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. No word on pricing. 
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| Gainward Launches GeForce GTX 560 Ti with 2 GB Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 26, 2011 - 8:33 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=458 |
Gainward has announced the launch of a GeForce GTX 560 Ti video card equipped with 2 GB GDDR5 memory (double the amount found on the stock model). Dubbed GeForce GTX 560 Ti Phantom, this video card features the same clocks as the reference model (822 MHz for GPU and 4,008 MHz for memory), and comes with a custom cooler equipped with two 80-mm fans, four heatpipes, and aluminum fins. According to Gainward, this cooling solution is up to 67% quieter than the reference cooler. No word on pricing was provided. 
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| NVIDIA Launches GeForce GTX 560 Ti |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 25, 2011 - 7:58 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/object/product-geforce-gtx-560ti-us.html |
NVIDIA has officially launched their newest member within the GeForce GTX 500 series, the GeForce GTX 560 Ti (Ti stands for Titanium). This new video card works internally at 822 MHz, has 1 GB of GDDR5 memory running at 4,008 MHz DDR through a 256-bit interface, 384 processors running at 1,644 MHz, and DVI and mini HDMI connectors. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti comes can be found on the market costing USD 250, competing directly with the AMD Radeon HD 6870. Check out our review of the GeForce GTX 560 Ti video card. Several manufacturers have launched models based on this new video card from NVIDIA, as you can see in the list below. 
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| Gainward Launches GeForce GTX 580 with 3 GB Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 21, 2011 - 9:21 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.gainward.com/main/vgapro.php?id=454 |
Gainward has announced the launch of a GeForce GTX 580 video card equipped with 3 GB GDDR5 memory (double the amount found on the stock model). Dubbed GeForce GTX 580 Phantom, this video card works internally at 783 MHz (1.42% above the stock clock of 772 MHz), accesses its memory at 4,020 MHz (0.30% above the stock clock of 4,008 MHz) through a 384-bit interface, and features DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort connectors. The GeForce GTX 580 Phantom is cooled by a custom cooler equipped with three 80-mm fans, six heatpipes, a copper base, and 44 aluminum fins. Gainward didn’t mention the price of this video card. 
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| PowerColor Announces Radeon HD 6950 PCS++ Graphics Card |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 20, 2011 - 12:29 PM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.powercolor.com/Global/News.asp?id=1083 |
PowerColor has announced the launch of the Radeon PCS++ HD 6950 video card, an interesting product that allows users to manually switch between two clock settings: overclock, which sets the core clock to 880 MHz, or normal, which sets the core clock to 800 MHz. The card has 2 GB of GDDR5 running at 5000 MHz (the same clock rate as the stock model) through a 256-bit interface, a custom cooler (two 92-mm fans, three copper heatpipes, and a copper base), and features DVI, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort connectors. If you buy this video card you also take home Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game. No word on pricing or availability. 
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| HIS Intros Radeon HD 6950 with 1 GB of Memory |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 14, 2011 - 8:58 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-589.shtml |
HIS is one of the first manufacturers to launch a Radeon HD 6950 video card with 1 GB of memory. The HIS HD 6950 1 GB Fan Edition features the stock clocks (800 MHz for the GPU and 5000 MHz DDR for the memory), and comes with two DVI, one HDMI and two mini-DisplayPort connectors. HIS did not mention the price of this video card, but it should cost below USD 300 (the price of the Radeon HD 6950 with 2 GB of memory). 
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| Sparkle Launches Low Profile GeForce GTS 450 |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 13, 2011 - 11:38 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/News/SPGTS4501GLP/news_SPGTS450_1GBLP_en.html |
Sparkle has launched a low profile version of the GeForce GTS 450 video card (it has half the height of GeForce GTS 450 reference model) targeted to users of HTPC (Home Theater PC) systems. This card (part number SXS4501024D5LHD) works internally at 783 MHz, accesses 1 GB of GDDR5 at 3,608 MHz through a 128-bit interface, and has DVI and HDMI connectors. Sparkle did not mention the price of this video card. 
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| CES 2011: AMD Launches Radeon HD 6000 GPUs for Notebooks |
| Author: Cássio Lima |
Date: January 7, 2011 - 10:22 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us/products/notebook/graphics/amd-radeon-6000m/page... |
AMD has launched their Radeon HD 6000M series of DirectX 11 GPUs for notebooks. The goodies added with the Radeon HD 6000M line-up include support to HD3D and EyeSpeed technologies. The former enables stereoscopic 3D support in games, movies and/or photos, while the latter speed up applications. In the table below you can see the models launched and their main specs. Model | Radeon HD 6900M | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon HD 6700M/HD 6600M | Radeon HD 6500M | Radeon HD 6400M | Radeon HD 6300M | Clock | 580-680 MHz | 575-675 MHz | 500-725 MHz | 500-650 MHz | 480-800 MHz | 500-750 MHz | Memory | GDDR5/DDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 | GDDR5/DDR3 | Memory Interface | 256-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 128-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | Memory Clock (real) | 900 MHz | 900-1000 MHz | 800-900 MHz | 900 MHz | 800-900 MHz | 800-900 MHz | Memory Transfer Rate | 115.2 GB/s | 57.6-64 GB/s | 51.2-57.6 GB/s (GDDR5) or 25.6-28.8 GB/s (DDR3) | 57.6 GB/s (GDDR5) or 28.8 GB/s (DDR3) | 25.6 GB/s (GDDR5) or 12.8-14.4 GB/s (DDR3) | 12.8-14.4 GB/s | Processors | 960 | 800 | 480 | 400 | 160 | 80 | UDV Supported | UDV 3 | UDV 2 | UDV 3 | UDV 2 | UDV 3 | UDV 2 | HDMI Version | HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a | HDMI 1.4a | AMD Eyefinity Technology Support | Up to 6 monitors | Up to 6 monitors | Up to 6 monitors | Up to 6 monitors | Up to 4 monitors | Up to 4 monitors | DisplayPort 1.2 | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
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