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Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:32:54 -0400

The GeForce 8800 GTS is an upper-tier model in Nvidia's 8 series of mid-range, consumer desktop graphics cards. The SLI-ready 8800 GTS is available with 320, 512 or 640 MB of memory. With DirectX 10 support, even the 320MB GeForce 8800 GTS should run most of 2009's mainstream PC games with ease, although perhaps not at the highest detail settings, while the 640MB model would be more suited to today's most demanding graphics applications. The unit features 96 processor cores, a 256-bit frame buffer to maintain high frame rates, and a second-generation PureVideo HD engine, which Nvidia claims enhances picture quality for PC Blu-ray playback. Compared to the 8800 GT, the unit compensates in part for lower clock speeds with a greater, 320-bit memory interface, but lacks PCI Express 2.0 support.

Features

512 MB memory
96 processor cores
DirectX 10
SLI-ready
256-bit frame buffer
PureVideo HD
PCI Express
500MHz graphics clock
1200MHz processor clock
800MHz memory clock
Texture fill rate: 24 billion/sec
71W power consumption

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:04:34 -0500

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, the DirectX 11 successor to the HD 4650, is a higher-end, 1GB AMD graphics card for notebooks. As the entry-level HD 5600-Series card, it represents a step up from the top HD 5400 model, the 5470. The HD 5650 retains dual-stream 1080p playback support, advanced anti-aliasing, and ATI Stream technology, which uses parallel processing to accelerate video encoding and transcoding. The card is also more advanced in a number of areas, adding several hundred million transistors and scaling up the processing architecture of the HD 5470. It also increases to six the number of independent displays supported in multi-display mode. In tests, the HD 5650 has been able to run demanding games on medium graphics settings at over 30 fps.

Features

40nm architecture
627 million transistors
400 stream processors (TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture)
1GB memory
800MHz memory clock speed
450-650MHz engine clock speed
DDR3/GDDR3 memory interface
24x multi-sample/super-sample anti-aliasing
ATI Eyefinity multi-display support (up to 6 displays)
ATI Stream parallel processing
ATI Avivo
Dual-stream 1080p playback
HDMI 1.3 support
DirectX 11
OpenGL 3.2
PCI Express 2.1
ATI PowerPlay power management
15-19W TDP

ATI Radeon HD 4650

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:20:21 -0400

Launched in mid September 2008, the HD 4650 is a budget video card by ATI. Priced at $69, only $10 less than the 4670, the 4650 is set to compete with the Nvidia 9400GT for use in HTPCs or low end gaming or media PCs. Featuring the same number of stream processors, texture units and ROPs, the major differences between the 4650 and the 4670 is the reduced core clockspeed, from 750MHz to 600MHz, and the speed of the VRAM, cut from 2000MHz to 1000MHz. Thus, an improved energy consumption and TDP can be expected of the 4650, for an expected drop in gaming performance - a fair tradeoff for those interested in picking up a card for as little money as possible.

GPU: RV730 PRO, 600MHz
Texture Units: 32
ROPs: 8
Transistors: 514M
VRAM: 512MB DDR2 @ 1000MHz, 128bit interface
TDP: <75W

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:38:22 -0500

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 an entry-level graphics card for laptops. The HD5470 has an integrated DDR3 memory capacity with a PCI Express 2.1 X 16 bus interface. The HD5470 is equipped with 80 stream processors that support DirectX 11 functions in the hardware such as OIT, post-processing, HDR, texture, and compression.

Additional features of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 include a UVD 2 dedicated video playback accelerator and image enhancement technology with up to 12X multi-sample and super-sample anti-aliasing modes and 16X angle independent anisotropic texture filtering. The HD5470 includes 128-bit floating Point HDR rendering along with HDR texture compression for enhanced HDR gaming support. The HD5470 also supports Eyefinity technology, which allows users to connect up to four monitors with a single graphics chip.

Features

292 million 40nm transistors
TeraScale 2 unified processing
80 stream processing units
8 texture units
16z / stencil ROP units
4 color ROP units
DDR3 memory interface
DirectX 11 support
Programmable hardware tessellation unit
Open GL 3.2 support
ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology
ATI stream acceleration technology
Independent video gamma control dynamic video range control
Support for H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 and Adobe flash
Dual stream (HD-SD) playback support
DXVA 1.0 & 2.0 support
Integrated VGA output with max resolution 2048 X 1536
Integrated HDMI 1.3 output with deep color, xvYcc wide gamut support with max resolution 1920 X 1200
Integrated displayport output with max resolution 2560 X 1600
Integrated HD audio controller output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI
Certified drivers for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Specs

Engine clock speed: 750MHZ
Processing power (single precission): 120GigaFLOPS
Polygon throughput: 750M polygons/sec
Data fetchrate (32-bit): 24 billion fetches/sec
Texel fillrate (bilineal filtered): 6 gigatexels/sec
Pixel fillrate: 3 gigapixels/sec
Anti-aliased pixel fillrate: 12 gigsamples/sec
Memory clock speed: 900 MHz GDDR5 orDDR3
Memory data rate: 3.2Gbps GDDR5 or 12.8 DDR3
Memory bandwidth: 25.6GB/sec GDDR5 or 12.8 GB/sec DDR3
TDP:15 Watts GDDR5 or 13 watts DDR3

Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:33:37 -0400

The GeForce 8600 GT is a mid-range model in Nvidia's 8 series of consumer desktop graphics cards. Its specifications should enable it to handle less demanding games and perform adequately on lower settings in more demanding graphics applications released in 2009. It features 256 MB of GDDR3 memory, SLI-readiness allowing dual GPU setups, and GigaThread technology, which aims to increase processing efficiency through multi-threading. Other incorporated technologies include Nvidia's Lumenex engine, which enables 128-bit HDR rendering for increased realism in lighting. Nvidia offers a step up from the 8600 GT with the 8600 GTS, nearly identical technologically but featuring higher clock speeds.

Features

256 MB memory
32 processor cores
DirectX 9 and 10
SLI-ready
PCI Express
540MHz graphics clock
1180MHz processor clock
700MHz memory clock
Texture fill rate: 8.6 billion/sec

Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:33:50 -0400

The 8500 GT is a lower-end model in Nvidia's 8 Series of consumer desktop graphics cards. Less aimed at gaming applications than higher-end 8 Series models, the 8500 GT is a less expensive option that fully supports Windows Vista's graphical enhancements while retaining support for DirectX 10. With only 16 processor cores and relatively low clock speeds, however, the 8500 GT may struggle with demanding graphics applications in either its 256MB or 512MB version. The GeForce 8500 GT is a step up from the 8 Series' entry level model, the 8400 GS, mainly in that it utilizes a 128-bit, rather than 64-bit, memory interface.

Features

256 or 512 MB memory
16 processor cores
DirectX 9 and 10
SLI-ready
PCI Express
450MHz graphics clock
900MHz processor clock
400MHz memory clock
128-bit memory interface
Texture fill rate: 3.6 billion/sec

ATI Radeon HD 4200

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:39:36 -0400

The ATI Radeon HD 4200 is a mid-range onboard graphics processor, available with AMD's 785G chipset. The upgrade from Radeon HD 3200 graphics is the main change from the previous 780G chipset. Accessing up to 512 MB of shared memory, the HD 4200 supports DirectX 10.1 and features ATI Stream technology, which enables parallel processing for faster performance when multi-tasking. The GPU supports HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, enabling full HD video and gaming on 1080p displays.

Features

Integrated graphics in AMD 785G chipset
Maximum 512 MB shared memory
40 stream processors
Multi-sample anti-aliasing
DirectX 10.1
PCI Express 2.0
OpenGL 3.1
Avivo HD
ATI Stream
ATI PowerPlay power management
DisplayPlay/HDMI support

Nvidia GeForce 9400GT

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:51 -0400

Launched late in August 2008, the GeForce 9400GT is the long awaited budget model based on the 9th generation of Nvidia's GeForce graphics card design. With an MSRP of $59 and years ahead of competing onboard video from the likes of Intel, the 9400GT is nothing to skoff at. Designed to display desktop resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 and makes viewing high definition content a breeze, the 9400GT can also handle light gaming on lower resolutions. While the 9400GT does offer new levels of graphics and media processing power at a new low in terms of pricing, the technology is far from bleeding edge. With the 10th generation of Nvidia cards now months into mainstream use, the 9400GT is in simply an overclocked previous generation 8500GT.

Features

GPU: 55nm process, G96/D9M at 550 MHz, 16 Stream Processors
Memory: 256, 512 or 1024MB of 800MHz DDR2 or 256MB of 1600MHz DDR3, through 128bit interface, 12.8 GB/s
DirectX 10, Shader Model 4.0, OpenGL 2.1 compatible

AMD Radeon HD 6450

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:37:44 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6450 video card is an entry level card designed to offer an upgrade from an integrated graphics chip, and discrete cards beyond a couple years old, for a very affordable price. Featuring AMD App Acceleration technology the HD 6450 boosts the processing speed of everyday applications and improves the quality capabilities of video. An expanded workspace utilizing multiple monitors can be achieved using AMD's Eyefinity Technology, allowing for concurrent programs to be in full view and manipulable. DirectX 11 technology offers new levels of detail and realism not offered through most integrated graphic processing units. The low price tag is, however, proportionate to performance, as the 6450 is not boasting any exciting computer gaming capabilities as other higher-end GPUs do.

Features

625-750 MHz engine clock
512MB-1GB DDR3/GDDR5 memory
533-800 MHz DDR3 or 800-900 MHz GDDR5 memory clock
8.5-12.8 GB/s or 25.6-28.8 GB/s memory bandwidth
200-240 GFLOPS Single Precision compute power
TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture
GDDR5/DDR3 memory interface
PCI Express 2.1 x 16 bus interface
Integrated HD audio controller
AMD PowerPlay power management technology

Asus EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:06:34 -0400

The EAH6870 DC/2DI2S/1GD5 is a video card from the Asus company. Powered by the AMD Radeon HD 6870 graphics chipset, this model is designed specifically for use in conjunction with the Windows 7 operating system. Full support of Microsoft DirectX11 enables top-quality PC gaming, working in combination with other AMD technologies like CrossFireX and Eyefinity for state-of-the-art rendering. The card has been pre-configued at an over-clock speed of 915 megahertz, helping to improve frame rate speeds for responsive lag-free visuals. A dust-proof fan enclosure is included in effort to maximize unit lifespan, with Asus claiming an extension of up to 25% through reduced dust and particle contact. In addition, DirectCU construction incorporates copper heat pipes for maintaining low-temperature performance, alongside Super Alloy Power technology for further cooling and better overall efficiency.

Features

Matte black aesthetic with red striped highlighting
Native support of Microsoft Windows 7
AMD Radeon graphics processing
915MHz over-clocking
Microsoft DirectX11 support
Dust-proof fan
DirectCU construction technology
AMD CrossFireX technology

Nvidia GeForce GT 555M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:32 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GT 555M is a graphic processing unit (GPU) for large laptops, and is designed to handle gaming duties as well as high definition audio and video. This is based on the Nvidia GeForce GT 550M, but has 144 data pipelines operating at a slightly slower 590 MHz to keep the power draw even. Otherwise they are the same, with a 128-bit memory bus that works at 900 MHz with either DDR3 or GDDR5 memory. HD video and audio can be processed and sent to the HDMI port if needed, and 3D standards such as DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 are fully supported. As with all GPUs in the series, this chip uses 40 nanometer architecture.

Features

Pipelines: 144 - unified
Core Speed: 590 MHz
Shader Speed: 1180 MHz
Memory Speed: 900 MHz
Memory Bus Width: 128 Bit
Memory Type: DDR3 / GDDR5
Maximum Amount of Memory: 1536 MB
DirectX: DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Technology: 40 nm
Support: Optimus Support, PureVideo HD VP4, 3D Vision, 3DTV Play, Bitstream HD Audio, CUDA, DirectCompute, OpenCL, OpenGL 4.0, DirectX 11

ATI Radeon HD 4600

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:42:01 -0400

The ATI Radeon HD 4600 is a mid-range series of graphics cards, designed to deliver good gaming performance at a sub-$100 price point. The series includes three models, the 600MHz HD 4650 with 512 MB GDDR2, and the 750MHz HD 4670 with either 512 MB or 1 GB GDDR3 memory. The latter consume under 60 W of power, and the former under 50 W, as PowerPlay technology aims to reduce power consumption through performance-on-demand and central thermal management systems. The series supports DirectX 10.1, and features ATI CrossFireX technology for multi-GPU scalability. They also support HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, enabling full HD video and gaming on 1080p displays.

Features

512MB/1GB memory
600/750MHz clock speed
514 million transistors (55nm process)
320 stream processors
Advanced multi-sample anti-aliasing
DirectX 10.1
PCI Express 2.0
OpenGL 3.1
Avivo HD
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support
ATI PowerPlay power management
DisplayPlay/HDMI output support

Asus EAH5450

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:04:34 -0400

The Asus EAH5450 is a video card specifically aimed at people who want to use their computer as a part of their home theater. The processor and memory are only moderately fast, but it's enough to run video. The main distinguishing features is the cooling unit which contains no moving parts, making it silent so that you can enjoy your programming.

The processor is a 650MHz ATI Radeon HD 5450, which is backed up by 1G of DDR3 memory. This combination is used to stream high-definition video as smoothly as possible. The memory itself runs at 800MHz with a 64-bit interface, making it unsuitable for hardcore gamers. The video card supports resolutions of up to 2560x1600 (or 2048x1536 on a CRT), and has outputs for standard VGA, DVI-I, and HDMI.

Features

650MHz ATI Radeon HD 5450
PCI Express 2.1
1G DDR3 memory
800 MHz ( 400 MHz DDR3 ) memory clock (64-bit)
2560 x 1600 resolution (2048 x 1536 CRT resolution)
VGA, DVI-I, and HDMI outputs
HDCP Support
Silent cooling system

MSi N250GTS Twin Frozr 1G OC

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:09:59 -0400

The MSi N250GTS Twin Frozr 1G OC is a high end video card for hardcore gamers. It features a fast processor working together with a large amount of memory. While the original Twin Frozr's processor could operate in 675MHz and 738MHz modes natively, the 1G version has been pre-overclocked to 738MHz and 760Mhz modes that are regarded as "stable" speeds.

The processor is a NVidia GeForce GTS 250 working with 1GB of DDR3 memory. The memory clock works in 2000MHz and 2200MHz modes, and uses a 256-bit data transfer. The card uses a basic PCI-E 2.0 slot, and has outputs for VGA, DVI-I, and HDMI. A 2560x1600 resolution is fully supported. This card supports 2-way and 3-way SLI for multiple GPU processing, and has HDCP support for multimedia. DirectX 10.0 and OpenGL 2.1 supported.

Features

738 / 760MHz NVidia GeForce GTS 250 processor
PCI Express 2.0
1GB DDR3 memory
2000 / 2300MHz memory clock speed (256-bit)
2 x VGA, 2 x DVI-I, and HDMI outputs
HDCP support
2560x1600 resolution
DirectX 10.0 support
OpenGL 2.1 support
2- and 3-way SLI capable

Nvidia GeForce GTX 590

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:20:48 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 590 is the new flagship dual-GPU graphics card from GeForce and its GTX series. Designed to offer the world's fastest DirectX 11 performance, offering resolutions higher than 2560x1600 50% faster performance than the GTX 580. It also aims to offer the quietest possible acoustics for a premium dual chip graphics card, building off the award winning acoustics of its predecessor, and measures at 48dB (more than twice as quiet as the closest competitive full graphic card). The GTX 590 also features the ability to combine two cards in a Quad SLI configuration allowing for the construction of intricate gaming rigs. The 590 is designed specifically for avid enthusiasts looking for the optimal gaming experience.

Features

PhysX physics engine
NVIDIA 3D Vision surround
Realtime Raytracing
Peak bandwidth of 20GB/second
Full-speed frame buffer blending
Full-speed FP16 texture filtering
OpenGL 4.1 support
Third generation streaming multiprocessor
NVIDIA CUDA technology
Improved memory subsystem

Galaxy GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:22:38 -0400

AMD Radeon HD 6970

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:23:37 -0500

The Radeon HD 6970 is the new top-end desktop graphics card from AMD, released alongside the HD 6950 in December 2010. The GPUs are successors to AMD's former top-of-the-line DirectX 11 models, the HD 5850 and 5870. The HD 6970 offers 1536 stream processors and an 880MHz core clock speed, an upgrade over both the 850MHz HD 5870 and the 800MHz HD 6950, which, significantly, is about $70 cheaper. Both new GPUs utilize 2GB of GDDR5 RAM and enable overclocking via Dual-BIOS switch. They also support up to six simultaneous displays with Eyefinity technology, and include the EyeSpeed suite of "visual acceleration" features, encompassing advanced parallel processing, playback acceleration, and video quality enhancement.

Features

2GB GDDR5 RAM
1536 stream processors
880MHz core clock speed
1375MHz memory clock speed
Advanced anti-aliasing
Eyefinity multi-display technology (max. 6)
EyeSpeed technologies
- accelerated parallel processing
- UVD 3 dedicated video playback accelerator
- Enhanced Video Quality features
- Dual-stream HD playback support
3D support
CrossFireX multi-GPU technology
PowerPlay power management
Dual-BIOS switch
DirectX 11
OpenGL 4.1
PCI Express 2.1

AMD Radeon HD 6990

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:12:11 -0500

The AMD Radeon HD 6690 is an ultra fast and ultra powerful dual core PCI E computer graphics card released in 2011 as a successor to the original Radeon HD 6970 dual chip card. Featured are dual Caymen XT graphics processing units for fast processing speeds that go beyond even the GeForce GTX 580 module, the ability to handle up to four displays at a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution without even a flicker (making it a waste for users who intend to use it with just monitor), and a new vapor chamber cooling system that combined with the other components requires 375W TDP of power. It essentially does what two Radeon HD 6970s in a CrossFireX can do, but within a more convenient all-in-one module. Note that though the clock speed is set at 830MHz, the HD 6990 can be overclocked to 880MHz, though it’s not recommended.

Features

4GB GDDR5
3072 Stream Processors
64 ROPs
830MHz clock (880MHz Max)
Dual BIOS Switch
Vapor Chamber Cooling
2,560 x 1,600 w/ 4x AA
PCI E Connection
40nm Architecture
256-Bit Interface
1.25GHz Frequency
2 x 24 SIMD Engines

Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:13:57 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M is a high-end graphics processor designed for gaming notebook computers. It is Nvidia's top offer in 2011, available mainly in desktop replacement notebooks with cooling system capable enough to host such a high performance part. The GTX 580M has 384 CUDA cores running at 1240MHz, GDDR5 memory at 1500MHz and a full 256-bit memory interface width. This high performance configuration comes at a cost in terms of power usage, at 100W the GTX 580M is by no means a GPU for an ultraportable notebook. Any computer with the GTX 580M will most likely be accompanied by a hefty power brick. It offers a full range of features such as DirectX 11 support, 3D Vision, CUDA, PhysX, SLI, and Nvidia Optimus. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 580M is a good option for gaming enthusiasts looking for the most performance they can get in a portable solution.

Features / Specifications

DirectX 11
GF114 core
384 CUDA cores at 1240MHz
GDDR5 memory at 1500MHz
256-bit memory interface width
OPenGL 4.1 support
PCI-E 2.0
3D Vision, CUDA, PhysX, SLI, Optimus
2-Way SLI
Verde Drivers
Dual Link DVI support

AMD Radeon HD 6770

Tue, 03 May 2011 16:01:34 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6770 is a mid-range discrete graphics processor with a PCI-E 2.1 x16 card interface. It features support for DirectX 11, AMD's Eyefinity technology and AMD HD3D technology. Additionally, the Radeon HD 6770 sports a core clock speed of 900 MHz, 64 texture units, 1GB of GDDR5 graphical memory and a maximum power draw of 146 Watts.

The AMD Radeon HD 6770 fully support DirectX 11 with accelerated multi-threading, Shader Model 5.0 and HDR texture compression, allowing it to fully handle modern 3D gaming. Its AMD Eyefinity technology allows the Radeon HD 6770 to natively handle up to 5 simultaneous displays with independent resolution and refresh control. Meanwhile, the Radeon HD 6770's AMD HD3D technology allows it to handle stereoscopic 3D and Blu-ray 3D with 3rd party Stereoscopic 3D middleware software support.

Features

PCI-E 2.1 x16 card interface
Full DirectX 11 support
AMD Eyefinity technology
AMD HD3D technology
Core clock speed: 900 MHz
64 texture units
1GB of GDDR5 graphical memory
Maximum power draw of 146 Watts

AMD Radeon HD 6990M

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:52:38 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6990M is a video card or GPU (graphic processing unit) by Radeon. The GPU has DirectX11 and 3DHD support, taking the experience of gaming and movie watching to a whole new level of quality imaging. The AMD Radeon HD 6990M has been designed for speed and Radeon claims that the HD 6990M is faster by 25% than any other video card currently available on the market. The AMD Radeon HD 6990M shares the same Eyefinity technology and GPU app acceleration as the other video cards manufactured by the company. The new 6990M will be offered in the Alienware M18x and Clevo's P170HM and P150HM. The 6990M is equipped with a memory configuration of 2GB GDDR5 256bit @ 900MHz and a 115.2GB/sec bandwidth.

Features

Fast Processing
Excellent for Gaming
DirectX11 and 3DHD Support
Eyefinity Technology
1.7 billion Transistors
1120 Stream Processors
715MHz Engine Clock Speed
Compute Power of 1.6 TFLOPs

Sapphire Radeon HD 6970 100311BFVSR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:19:46 -0500

The Sapphire Radeon HD 6970 100311BFVSR is a premium PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics module that supports three simultaneous monitors via one HDMI interface, dual Mini DisplayPorts, and two DVI ports. It features 2GB of DDR5 memory operating at 1375MHz (5.5Gb/s effective). Also included are 960 shaders, 1336 stream processors, and 96 texture units. As such, the 100311BFVSR graphics card can easily handle the most demanding 3D games with medium to high graphics. Mind you, the module is CrossFire compatible, meaning two can be combined, at which time a game like Crysis can be played at 8X AA with speeds up to 70-100fps.

Features

PCI Express 2.0 x16 Bus
2048MB GDDR5
256-Bit Interface
680MHz Core
1375MHz Effective
115.2MB/s Read/Write Rate
960 Shaders
Fan Cooler
CrossFire
Enhanced Unified Video Decoder (UVD 3)
Microsoft DirectX Support
OpenGL 4.1 Support
Microsoft 7 Support
Supports 3 Displays
Dual Mini DisplayPort
Dual-Link DVI
HDMI v1.4a
Single-Link DVI-D
DisplayPort 1.2

AMD Radeon HD 6750

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:47:17 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6750 is a low-end to mid-range discrete PCI-E 2.1 x16 desktop graphics processor meant to be the successor of the AMD Radeon HD 5750. It features 1GB of GDDR5 graphical memory, 720 Stream Processors and full DirectX 11 support. Additionally, the Radeon HD 6750 sports AMD Eyefinity technology, AMD HD3D technology and CrossFireX capability.

The Radeon HD 6750's DirectX 11 support means that it can take full advantage of DirectX 11 titles' graphical enhancements including Shader Model 5.0, HDR texture compression and accelerated multi-threading. Its AMD Eyefinity technology allows a single Radeon HD 6750 to power up to 3 displays simultaneously while two Radeon HD 6750s allow for up to 6 displays. Meanwhile, the Radeon HD 6750's AMD HD3D technology allows it to handle Blu-ray 3D video for full 3D media support.

Features

PCI-E 2.1 x16 interface
1GB of GDDR5 graphical memory
720 Stream Processors
Full DirectX 11 support
AMD Eyefinity technology
AMD HD3D technology
CrossFireX capability

Asus Matrix GTX580 Platinum

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:33:34 -0400

Asus' Matrix GTX580 Platinum is a high-end video card released parallel to the Mars II and features high-performance components and elaborate cooling parts to regulate temperature. At its core is a GeForce GTX 580 processor with 772MHz graphics clock and 512 CUDA cores, and it is overclocked. It requires two 8-pin power connectors and has designated voltage control buttons for immediate adjustment. The whole card takes up three PCI slots and has rear-mounted fans as well as a heat plate and cooling tubes. An LED logo adjusts its colour to indicate temperature limits. A "safe mode" button also allows for overclocking without potentially damaging the system. The card also features a real-time user interface that can monitor speed, temperature and voltage for on-the-fly adjustments. On-board graphics memory is that of the GTX580, 1544MHz.

Features

GeForce GTX580 processors
772 MHz graphics clock speed
512 CUDA cores
Integrated dual fan cooling
Heat plate
Cooling pipes
1544MB GDDR memory
4005MHz memory clock
LED indicator with warning colour scale
Overclocking safe-mode
Real-time adjustment UI
Requires 2x 8-pin power connectors

Nvidia GeForce GTX 570M

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:13:58 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 570M is a high performance graphics processor designed for gaming notebook computers. It is based on the same GF114 core as the top of the line GTX 580M, but the 570M has less CUDA cores and a lower clock speed. This also meant a lower TDP of 75 watts. the 570M is fabricated on a 40nm process like the rest of GeForce 5xxM series line up. Other specifications include 336 CUDA cores running at a stock frequency of 1150MHz, GDDR5 memory (192-bit bandwidth), and possible 2-way SLI configuration. The GTX 570M offers the full range of Nvidia media features including 3D Vision, CUDA, PhysX, and Optimus GPU switching. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 570M is a high performance part that will most likely be found in larger notebooks with sufficient cooling systems.

Features / Specifications

DirectX 11
GF114 core
336 CUDA cores at 1150MHz
GDDR5 memory at 1500MHz
192-bit memory interface width
OPenGL 4.1 support
PCI-E 2.0
3D Vision, CUDA, PhysX, SLI, Optimus
2-Way SLI
Verde Drivers
Dual Link DVI support

Nvidia GeForce GT 540M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:32 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GT 540M is a graphics processor (GPU) for medium to large sized laptops. This is similar to the Nvidia GeForce GT 525M, but is clocked slightly faster and with a larger power draw to support larger screens. It also includes new support for PureVideo HD VP4, which enables smooth high-definition video playback. It also includes Bitstream HD Audio support to enable smooth streaming of Blu-ray audio out through an HDMI port. This is also similar to the following model the Nvidia GeForce GT 550M but this operates with a slightly slower core speed at 672 MHz. As with all processors in this series 40 nanometer technology is used.

Features

Pipelines: 96 - unified
Core Speed: 672 MHz
Shader Speed: 1344 MHz
Memory Speed: 900 MHz
Memory Bus Width: 128 Bit
Memory Type: DDR3 / GDDR5
Maximum Amount of Memory: 1536 MB
DirectX: DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Current Consumption: 35 Watt
Technology: 40 nm
Support: Optimus Support, PureVideo HD VP4, 3D Vision, 3DTV Play, Bitstream HD Audio, CUDA, DirectCompute, OpenCL, OpenGL 4.0, DirectX 11

AMD Radeon HD 6570

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:37:44 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6570 video card has been designed to offer entry level upgrading from integrated graphical processing units and discrete cards over a couple years old. The low end 6570 falls mid-range in a trio of GPUs released April 2011 that provide improved graphical performance for an affordable price. Building off the lower end 6450's technology, the 6570 offers the same DirectX 11 capabilities, sped up everyday applications via AMD App Acceleration technology, and multi-monitor capabilities via Eyefinity Technology, but with incremental upgraded processing power across the board. As with its other 2 co-releases, the 6570 is not going to wow with its computer gaming graphical capabilities, but does offer a moderate upgrade for a moderate price.

Features

650 MHz engine clock
512MB-2GB DDR3 or 512MB-1GB GDDR5 memory
900 MHz (DDR3) or 1000 MHz (GDDR5) memory clock
28.8 GB/s (DDR3) or 64 GB/s (GDDR5) memory bandwidth
624 GFLOPS Single Precision compute power
TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture
128-bit DDR3/GDDR5 memory interface
PCI Express 2.1 x 16 bus interface
AMD HD3D technology
AMD CrossFireX multi-GPU technology

AMD Radeon HD 6790

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:09:07 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6790 Graphics card comes in the mid-range of AMDs 6000 series, sitting just below the 6870 and 6850. The HD 6790 is very similar to both of these other cards but has a Barts LE GPU rather than a Barts Pro or Barts XT. The price has been reduced for this model to reflect the slight differences.

The HD 6790 GPU clocks in at 840MHz (the 6850 is at 775MHz and 6870 at 900MHz) and contains the same 256-bit memory bus as the next two graphics cards in the series. This graphics card gives 134.4 Gbps of graphics memory bandwidth and is equipped with DirectX 11 technology. The AMD App Aceleration in this card allows running multiple applications smoothly and efficiently. It also gives fast game playing action with realistic effects. The HD 6790 also includes the AMD Eyefinity technology which enables the user to play games across 6 screens simultaneously to enhance the game playing experience.

Features

Barts LE GPU
840MHz Engine clock
134.4 Gbps graphics memory bandwidth
DirectX 11 technology
The AMD App Aceleration
DisplayPort 1.2
AMD Eyefinity technology
256-bit GDDR5 memory interface
HD Playback support and 3D Technology
CrossfireX Technology

Nvidia GeForce GTX 570

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:35:49 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 is a mid-cost video card. Nvidia promotes this video card as being quieter, cooler, and more power-efficient than previous offerings. This video card is built for Direct X 11, meaning it is geared toward offering a vivid gaming experience. The GeForce GTX 570 is capable of supporting up to three screens, for surround gaming. The 3D Vision Technology of this video card helps to ensure realistic graphics. The GeForce GTX 570's CUDA technology optimizes the GPU’s processor core to accelerate demanding tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation and ray tracing. The 480 CUDA cores run at 1464MHz. The 1.25GB of GDDR5 memory runs at an effective rate of 3.8GHz. The GeForce GTX 570 operates on a pair of 6-pin auxiliary power connectors. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 video card has HDMI 1.4a support.

Features

480 CUDA cores running at 1464MHz
732MHz graphics clock
1.25GB of GDDR5 memory
3.8GHz effective rate
6-pin auxiliary power connectors
Built for Direct X 11
Surround gaming-capable
3D Vision Technology
PhysX Technology
NVIDIA SLI Technology
32x Anti-aliasing Technology
PureVideo HD Technology
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-link DVI Support
HDMI 1.4a Support
1900MHz memory clock
Standard Memory Configuration: 1280 MB GDDR5
Memory Interface Width: 320-bit
152GB/sec bandwidth
OpenGL 4.1
PCI-E 2.0 x 16 bus support
Certified for Windows 7
Maximum Digital Resolution: 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution: 2048x1536
Mini HDMI connectors
2 Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor
HDCP
Internal Audio Input for HDMI

EVGA GeForce 9400 GT

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:37:17 -0400

The EVGA GeForce 9400 GT is a low-cost video card designed to compete with the ATI Radeon HD 4350. Casual gamers will get some use out of it, although it lacks the power of more expensive models. The slightly weaker processor is balanced by a fair amount of memory, as well as two separate DVI-I outputs for multiple monitors.

The 9400 GT uses a 550MHz NVidia GPU with 16 processing cores. Combined with 512MB of DDR2 memory it can handle most tasks, although your framerate may suffer when using the 2560x1600 resolution. The card is designed to go in a standard PCI-E slot.

Features

550MHz NVidia GPU with 16 processing cores
512MB, 128 bit DDR2 with 12.8 GB/s memory bandwidth
PCI-E 2.0
2 DVI-I outputs
SLI capable
240Hz refresh rate
2560x1600 resolution

AMD Radeon HD 6670

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:37:43 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6670 is the higher-performing member of a trio of entry level graphical video cards released April 2011 by AMD to offer upgraded graphic processing power from integrated video cards or discrete cards over a couple years old. Building off the lower end 6450, and 6570, the 6670 has an upgraded 800 MHz engine clock, and a computing power of 768 GFLOPS, just short of 150 more than the 6570. Key features are retained, like App Acceleration technology to boost the speed of everyday applications and multimedia content, Eyefinity multi-monitor display technology to allow for expanded workspace across multiple screens, and DirectX 11 technology for improved gaming performance- averaging 45 FPS in newer, graphically demanding releases.

Features

512MB-1GB GDDR5 memory
1000MHz memory clock
64 GB/s memory bandwidth
TeraScale 2 Unified Processing Architecture
128-bit GDDR5 memory interface
PCI Express 2.1 x 16 bus interface
AMD HD3D technology
AMD CrossFireX multi-GPU technology
Integrated HD audio controller

Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:33:43 -0400

The GeForce 8600 GTS is a mid-range model in Nvidia's 8 series of consumer desktop graphics cards. Its specifications should enable it to handle less demanding games and perform adequately on lower settings in more demanding graphics applications released in 2009. It features 256 MB of GDDR3 memory, SLI-readiness allowing dual GPU setups, and GigaThread technology, which aims to increase processing efficiency through multi-threading. Other incorporated technologies include Nvidia's Lumenex engine, which enables 128-bit HDR rendering for increased realism in lighting. The 8600 GTS is a step up from the 8600 GT, offering essentially the same technology but with higher clock speeds.

Features

256 MB memory
32 processor cores
DirectX 9 and 10
SLI-ready
PCI Express
675MHz graphics clock
1450MHz processor clock
1000MHz memory clock
Texture fill rate: 10.8 billion/sec

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:32:16 -0500

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is the mid-tier model in AMD's high-end HD 5800 Series of DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards. All three models feature 1.04 billion 40nm transistors and 800 stream processors, but the HD 5850 supports GDDR3, DDR3, and GDDR5 memory, while the HD 5830 and 5870 support, respectively, only (G)DDR3 and only GDDR5. As a result, the HD 5850's clock speed and processing power depend on the type of memory used. Other features are shared between the three models, including advanced anti-aliasing and ATI Eyefinity technology, which enables multi-display configurations with up to six panels. ATI Stream uses parallel processing to accelerate video handling, while ATI CrossFireX (the main feature unavailable in the HD 5700 Series) enables scalable performance with two GPUs.

Features

DirectX 11
40nm architecture
1.04 billion transistors
800 stream processors
GDDR5/DDR3/GDDR3 memory interface
1GB GDD5/DDR3 or 512MB GDDR3
500-625MHz engine clock speed
900MHz-1.0GHz memory clock speed
0.8-1.0TFLOPS processing power
Advanced anti-aliasing
ATI Eyefinity multi-display support (up to 6)
ATI Stream parallel processing
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology
ATI Avivo
Dual-stream 1080p playback
HDMI 1.3 support
PCI Express 2.1
OpenGL 3.2
ATI PowerPlay power management
30-39W TDP

Nvidia GeForce GTX 485M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:31 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 485M is a graphics processor built for use in laptop computers. This chip is built to allow laptops to be used for gaming and enhance cinema experiences. While built as a stand-alone solution for graphics processing, 2-way SLI technology is enabled which allows for two processors to be used in tandem. NVIDIA CUDA core technology architecture is used with a total of 384 cores clocked at 1150 MHz. While the chip itself doesn't come with memory, it does support GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit interface, providing up to 96 GB/s of bandwidth. This allows memory to be clocked as high as 1500MHz. Microsoft DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 are both supported, and screen resolutions can reach as high as 2560x1600.

Features

CUDA Cores: 384
Processor Clock: 1150 MHz
Texture Fill Rate: 36.8 billion/sec
Memory Clock: 1500 MHz
Standard Memory Config: GDDR5
Memory Interface Width: 256-bit
Memory Bandwidth: 96.0 GB/s
2-way SLI-ready
3D Vision Ready
Optimus Technology
PhysX-ready
NVIDIA CUDA Technology
Microsoft DirectX 11
OpenGL 4.1
Bus Support: PCI-E 2.0
Certified for Windows 7
Maximum Digital Resolution: 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution: 2048x1536

EVGA GeForce GTX 460 2WIN

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:25:18 -0500

The GeForce GTX 460 2WIN is a dual core video card that uses two of EVGA's already popular GTX 460 core processors. Although it does not feature SLI interfacing which would allow it to run in tandem with other cards, it will power up to three monitors with 3D graphics in surround mode and four monitors with surround disabled. Internally it boasts a 700MHz core speed and 3600MHz memory clock speed, as well as 2GB of GDDR5 RAM. The interface has 3 DVI-I connectors and one Mini-HDMI connector, and ships with a VGA adapter, HDMI adapter cable, two power cables, instruction manual and installation CD. Compatibility with DirectX 11 and featuring the new and highly realistic 3D technology called tessellation is a major plus when combined with refinement algorithms and displacement mapping, all of which make more efficient rendering of 3D images on different platforms. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced by EVGA as of March 2011, but the company says it will be cheaper than competing 3D cards out at the moment, probably owing to the fact that the GTX 460 CPU's inside are already made and have been out for a year already.

Features

Performance
NVIDIA GTX 460
700 MHz GPU
672 CUDA Cores
400 MHz RAMDAC

Memory
2048 MB, 512 bit GDDR5
3600 MHz (effective)
230.4 GB/s Memory Bandwidth

Interface
PCI-E 2.0 16x
DVI-I, DVI-I, DVI-I, Mini-HDMI

Resolution & Refresh
240Hz Max Refresh Rate
2048x1536 Max Analog
2560x1600 Max Digital

Nvidia GeForce GT 525M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:33 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GT 525M is a low-wattage graphics processor built for small and light notebook computers. This draws slightly more power than the Nvidia GeForce GT 520M at 25 Watts due to the increased number of cores, but runs the cores slightly slower. This is also similar to the faster Nvidia GeForce GT 540M, but lacks the HD video and audio support found there. A total of 96 unified pipelines are used here at a core speed of 600 MHz, and DDR3 or GDDR5 memory is accessed with a 128-bit memory bus clocked at 900 MHz. As with all chips in this series, 40 nanometer architecture is used.

Features

Pipelines: 96 - unified
Core Speed: 600 MHz
Shader Speed: 1200 MHz
Memory Speed: 900 MHz
Memory Bus Width: 128 Bit
Memory Type: DDR3 / GDDR5
Maximum Amount of Memory: 1536 MB
DirectX: DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Current Consumption: 25 Watt
Technology: 40 nm
Support: PhysX, Verde Drivers, CUDA, Optimus, DirectCompute, OpenCL, DirectX11, OpenGL 4.1

HIS Radeon HD 4350 H435F512H

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:49 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 4350 H435F512H is a 512MB 64-bit DDR2 video card with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. It has DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.1 with support for dual-link DVI and is HDCP ready. It has a built-in fan and requires a 300W or greater power supply. It has 1 port for HDMI, 1 port for D-SUB, and 1 port for DVI, and comes with a low profile bracket. It is rated to work with a 300 Watt power supply. It includes an onboard fan to keep the board cool, however it may be loud. It has Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support ATI RadeonTM HD 4300 series GPUs offer full support for the new DirectX 10 and DirectX 10.1 API.

Asus GeForce 9600 GT 512MB Top

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:45:04 -0400

The Asus GeForce 9600 GT 512MB Top is a mid-range graphics card with 512MB of ram. Using a custom VGA heat sink created by Asus the card is overclocked to 720MHz/2000MHz from the default 650MHz/1800MHz. For more information on the 9600 GT refer to the full report.

Features

Output Interface:
- 2 x DVI-I
- 1 x HDTV
Accessories:
- PCI-E power adapter
- DVI to VGA adapter
- DVI to HDMI adapter
- S/PDIF Cable
- HDTV Cable

Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:21:41 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti is a mainstream, consumer friendly graphics card designed to provide enhanced graphics capabilities to gamers with a limited budget. It is in many ways a duplicate of the GTS 450, which was released in 2010, but it’s being marketed differently. However, it does perform 28% faster due to the incorporation of more processing cores and memory. Like its peer, it connects via PCI Express 2.0. And it offers compatibility with all the top standards, including DirectX 11, 3D Vision, CUDA, PhysX, and SLI, meaning it can handle all 3D games without difficulty. Note however that the GTX 550 Ti is geared mainly for users with a 1680x1050 monitor or smaller, unlike the GTX 460 and 560, which target 1080p monitors. Unfortunately, there are also many cards that are only slightly more expensive, yet perform much better. For instance, the Radeon HD 6850 offers higher frame rates, with only a slight increase in price.

Features

Mainstream Graphics Card
192 CUDA Processing Cores
900-MHz Graphics Clock
192-Bit Memory Path
1GB Frame Buffer Memory
GDDR5 Units
28% Faster
400W Power Required
116 Watts TDP

HIS Radeon Hd 6950 H695fn2g2m

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:47:27 -0400

The HIS Radeon HD 6950 H695fn2g2m is a mid-range DirectX 11 discrete graphics processor that only really varies from the AMD reference model in terms of aesthetics with HIS branding on the casing. It features an 800MHz core clock speed, 2GB of GDDR5 memory and TeraScale 3 Unified Processing Architecture. Additionally, the HIS Radeon HD 6950 sports Eyefinity technology and CrossFireX compatibility.

The HIS Radeon HD 6950's TeraScale 3 Unified Processing Architecture offers 1408 Stream Processors, 88 Texture Units, 128 Z/Stencil ROP Units and 32 Color ROP Units for excellent performance with modern graphics-intensive games. Its Eyefinity technology allows the HIS Radeon HD 6950 to handle up to three displays simultaneously per card. Meanwhile, the HIS Radeon HD 6950's CrossFireX compatibility allows it to be used in conjunction with up to three more HIS Radeon HD 6950 units for easy upgrading.

Features

800MHz core clock speed
2GB of GDDR5 memory
TeraScale 3 Unified Processing Architecture
Eyefinity technology
CrossFireX compatibility
Enhanced Unified Video Decoder (UVD) 3
AMD HD3D technology
DirectX 11 capable

EVGA GeForce GT 440 01G-P3-1441-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:50:26 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GT 440 01G-P3-1441-KR is a midrange video card built to handle home theater use as well as medium gaming duties. Outputs are available for dual DVI-I monitors as well as HDMI connections with conventional displays. A maximum refresh rate of 240Hz ensures that gaming graphics are up to date without lag, and also enables Blu-ray 3D support with the appropriate equipment. TrueHD support enables the proper decoding of high-definition video standards, and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming enables HD audio to be sent through the HDMI connection along with the video. The card is NVIDIA SLI ready, enabling multiple cards to be used on a single motherboard for more processing power.

Features

NVIDIA GT 440
810 MHz GPU
96 Processing Cores
400 MHz RAMDAC
1024 MB memory, 128 bit DDR3
1600 MHz (effective) memory clock
25.6 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot
DVI-I, DVI-I, Mini-HDMI outputs
240Hz Max Refresh Rate
NVIDIA SLI Ready
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming
Blu-ray 3D support
DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.0
3 year limited warranty
Minimum of a 300 Watt power supply required

Nvidia GeForce GT 550M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:32 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GT 550M is a GPU chip designed for large laptops. This is similar to the Nvidia GeForce GT 540M, but has a faster core speed. This is followed in the series by the Nvidia GeForce GT 555M, which uses more processing pipelines at a lower core speed to save power. This chips has 96 unified pipelines operating at 740 MHz for processing. Both DDR3 or GDDR5 memory are supported, and can be accessed in 128-bit mode at up to 900MHz. Support for HD video playback is enabled, and Blu-ray audio and video can be output in full high-definition quality through an HDMI connection. 3D processing is supported through DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0, and 3D Vision hardware is also supported.

Features

Pipelines: 96 - unified
Core Speed: 740 MHz
Shader Speed: 1480 MHz
Memory Speed: 900 MHz
Memory Bus Width: 128 Bit
Memory Type: DDR3 / GDDR5
Maximum Amount of Memory: 1536 MB
DirectX: DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Technology: 40 nm
Support: Optimus Support, PureVideo HD VP4, 3D Vision, 3DTV Play, Bitstream HD Audio, CUDA, DirectCompute, OpenCL, OpenGL 4.0, DirectX 11

ATI FirePro V4800

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:08 -0400

The ATI FirePro V4800 is a high entry-level video card for gaming and CAD work. This is similar to the ATI FirePro V3800, but has been scaled up in a number of ways to be slightly faster. Despite the changes, this is still a relatively light-duty video card and not a proper fit for hardcore gaming enthusiasts. The processor speed has been increased to 0.62 teraflops, and the system is now supported by 1GB of faster GDDR5 memory. There are now 3 outputs built in, allowing up to 3 independent 30 inch displays to be supported. ATI Eyefinity technology has also been added to allow multiple screens to share a single desktop space. This card uses a single PCI-E slot, and consumes an average of 69 Watts of power.

Features

Redwood GPU
Stream processors: 400
0.62 Teraflops
1GB GDDR5 memory, 57.6 GB/s
DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 hardware support
Up to 3 independent 30 in displays
ATI Eyefinity technology
Dual-link DVI, 2 x DisplayPort
DP-sDVI included
FH/HL form factor, 1 slot, PCI-E 2.0 compliant
Power: 69 Watts

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5730

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:51:22 -0500

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD5730 is an intermediate graphics card for laptops. The HD5730 has an integrated DDR3/GDDR3 memory capacity with a PCI Express 2.1 X 16 bus interface. The HD5730 is equipped with 400 stream processors that support DirectX 11 functions in the hardware such as OIT, post-processing, HDR, texture, and compression.

Additional features of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD5730 include a UVD 2 dedicated video playback accelerator and image enhancement technology with up to 24X multi-sample and super-sample anti-aliasing modes and 16X angle independent anisotropic texture filtering. The HD5730 includes 128-bit floating Point HDR rendering along with HDR texture compression to provide enhanced HDR gaming support. The HD5730 also supports Eyefinity technology which allows users to connect up to six monitors to a single graphics chip.

Features

627 million 40nm transistors
TeraScale 2 unified processing
400 stream processing units
20 texture units
32z / stencil ROP units
8 color ROP units
DDR3/ GDDR3 memory interface
DirectX 11 support
Programmable hardware tessellation unit
Open GL 3.2 support
ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology
ATI stream acceleration technology
Independent video gamma control dynamic video range control
Support for H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2 and Adobe flash
Dual stream (HD-SD) playback support
DXVA 1.0 & 2.0 support
Integrated VGA output with max resolution 2048 X 1536
Integrated HDMI 1.3 output with deep color, xvYcc wide gamut support with max resolution 1920 X 1200
Integrated displayport output with max resolution 2560 X 1600
Integrated HD audio controller output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI
Certified drivers for Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP

Specs

Engine clock speed: 650MHZ
Processing power (single precission): 520GigaFLOPS
Polygon throughput: 650M polygons/sec
Data fetchrate (32-bit): 52 billion fetches/sec
Texel fillrate (bilineal filtered): 13 gigatexels/sec
Pixel fillrate: 5.2 gigapixels/sec
Anti-aliased pixel fillrate: 20 gigsamples/sec
Memory clock speed: 800 MHz DDR3/ GDDR3
Memory data rate: 3.2Gbps DDR3/ GDDR3
Memory bandwidth: 25.6GB/sec GB/ sec
TDP:26 Watts

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4300

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:52:38 -0400

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4300 is a series of graphics card designed to deliver unprecedented performance-per-watt for everday visual computing. It helps to provide a long battery life while watching Blu-ray movies or other HD content with high fidelity or viewing digital photos with over 1 billion colors. ATI PowerPlay helps to keep notebook temperatures at a minimum while delivering the required power for intense applications while conserving energy when at idle or when demand is low. The platform independent graphics switching technology feature lets you enjoy maximum performance when needed or long-battery life when on the go. Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support helps provide realistic graphics and smooth gameplay in the latest games.

Specifications

Independent blend modes per render target
Pixel coverage sample masking
Read/write multi-sample surfaces with shaders
Gather4 texture fetching

Unified Superscalar Shader Architecture

80 stream processing units
- Dynamic load balancing and resource allocation for vertex, geometry, and pixel shaders
- Common instruction set and texture unit access supported for all types of shaders
- Dedicated branch execution units and texture address processors
128-bit floating point precision for all operations
Command processor for reduced CPU overhead
Shader instruction and constant caches
Up to 32 texture fetches per clock cycle
Up to 128 textures per pixel
Fully associative multi-level texture cache design
DXTC and 3Dc+ texture compression
High resolution texture support (up to 8192 x 8192)
Fully associative texture Z/stencil cache designs
Double-sided hierarchical Z/stencil buffer
Early Z test and Fast Z Clear
Lossless Z & stencil compression (up to 128:1)
Lossless color compression (up to 8:1)
8 render targets (MRTs) with anti-aliasing support

Dynamic Geometry Acceleration

Programmable tessellation unit
Accelerated geometry shader path for geometry amplification
Memory read/write cache for improved stream output performance

Anti-aliasing features

Multi-sample anti-aliasing (2, 4, or 8 samples per pixel)
Up to 12x Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing (CFAA) for superior quality
Adaptive super-sampling and multi-sampling
Gamma correct
Super AA (ATI CrossFireX configurations only)
All anti-aliasing features compatible with HDR rendering

Texture Filtering Features

2x/4x/8x/16x high quality adaptive anisotropic filtering modes (up to 128 taps per pixel)
128-bit floating point HDR texture filtering
sRGB filtering (gamma/degamma)
Percentage Closer Filtering (PCF)
Depth & stencil texture (DST) format support
Shared exponent HDR (RGBE 9:9:9:5) texture format support

ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Platform

2nd generation Unified Video Decoder (UVD 2)
- Enabling hardware decode acceleration of H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2
- Dual stream (HD + SD) playback (or Picture-in-picture)
Hardware MPEG-1 and DivX video decode acceleration
- Motion compensation and IDCT
ATI Avivo Video Post Processor
- Color space conversion
- Chroma subsampling format conversion
- Horizontal and vertical scaling
- Gamma correction
- Advanced vector adaptive per-pixel de-interlacing
- De-blocking and noise reduction filtering
- Detail enhancement
- Inverse telecine (2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction)
- Bad edit correction
- Automatic dynamic contrast adjustment
Two independent display controllers
- Drive two displays simultaneously with independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls and video overlays for each display
- Full 30-bit display processing
- Programmable piecewise linear gamma correction, color correction, and color space conversion
- Spatial/temporal dithering provides 30-bit color quality on 24-bit and 18-bit displays
- High quality pre- and post-scaling engines, with underscan support for all display outputs
- Content-adaptive de-flicker filtering for interlaced displays
- Fast, glitch-free mode switching
- Hardware cursor
One integrated LVDS display output
- Integrated LVDS display outputs for embedded panels
- Supports 18- and 24-bit digital displays at all resolutions up to 1920x1200 (Dual-Channel LVDS)
Two integrated DVI display outputs
- Supports 18-, 24-, and 30-bit digital displays at all resolutions up to 1920x1200 (single-link DVI) or 2560x1600 (dual-link DVI)
- Supports 18-, 24-, and 30-bit digital displays at all resolutions up to 1920x1200 (single-link DVI only)
- Each includes a dual-link HDCP encoder with on-chip key storage for high resolution playback of protected content
One integrated 400 MHz 30-bit RAMDACs
- Supporting analog displays connected by VGA at all resolutions up to 2048x1536
DisplayPort output support
- Supports 24- and 30-bit displays at all resolutions up to 2560x1600
- Integrated HD audio controller with up to 2 channel 48 KHz stereo or multi-channel (7.1) AC3 enabling a plug-and-play cable-less audio solution
HDMI output support
- Supports all display resolutions up to 1920x1080
- Integrated HD audio controller with up to 2 channel 48 KHz stereo or multi-channel (7.1) AC3 enabling a plug-and-play cable-less audio solution

ATI PowerPlay Technology

Advanced power management technology for optimal performance and power savings
Performance-on-Demand
Constantly monitors GPU activity, dynamically adjusting clocks and voltage based on user scenario
Clock and memory speed throttling
Voltage switching
Dynamic clock gating
Central thermal management – on-chip sensor monitors GPU temperature and triggers thermal actions as required

ATI Radeon HD 5850

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:39:27 -0400

The ATI Radeon HD 5850 is a high-end graphics card released in September 2009. Supporting up to three displays, the 1GB GDDR5 GPU incorporates a long list of advanced technologies, including ATI Stream, enabling large-scale parallel processing, and ATI CrossFireX, which provides scalability with multi-GPU support. The HD 5850 is also one of the first cards to support DirectX 11. It is a minor step down from the top-of-the-line model, the HD 5870, which offers even higher clock frequencies and memory bandwidth.

Features

1 GB GDDR5 memory (128.0GB/s memory bandwidth)
2.15 billion 40nm transistors
1440 stream processor units
2.09TFLOP processing power
725MHz engine clock
DirectX 11
PCI Express 2.1
OpenGL 3.2
ATI Eyefinity multi-display capability
ATI Stream parallel processing
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support
ATI PowerPlay power management
151W maximum board power
27W idle board power

nVidia GeForce 315M

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:57:16 -0500

The nVidia GeForce 315M is a GPU designed for laptop computers or for use as part of a lower end video card. The focus of the chip is on high-definition rendering of both audio and video, with some additional support through the use of 16 CUDA cores for 3D gaming. This is followed in the series by the nVidia GeForce 410M, which has a larger number of CUDA cores and is better suited to gaming applications. They are otherwise the same, with support for HDMI 1.4a and Blu-Ray 3D to enable content to be displayed as it is intended. High-definition audio bitstreaming enables formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. NVIDIA Optimus technology enables the use of on-board graphics processing when system demand is low in order to keep power consumption to a minimum.

Features

CUDA Cores: 16
Processor Clock: 1212 MHz
DirectX 10.1 Support
NVIDIA Optimus technology
HDMI 1.4a and Blu-Ray 3D support
High-Definition Audio Bitstreaming
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-link DVI Support
Displays up to 2560x1600
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support

Asus ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:11:25 -0400

The Asus ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 is a mid-range graphics processor that drastically improves upon the reference design for the Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti. It features an overclocked engine out of the box, Super Alloy Power technology and DirectCU II cooling technology. Additionally, the ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 sports a number of overclocking technologies and tools.

The ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5's engine is overclocked to 830 MHz from the stock 820 MHz found on the reference design, resulting in improved gaming performance. Its Super Alloy Power technology provides the ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5 with a 15% performance boost, cooler performance by 35°C and a 2.5 times longer lifespan by way of a special alloy formula used in the construction of key components. Meanwhile, the ENGTX560 TI DCII/2DI/1GD5's DirectCU II cooling technology uses copper heat pipes in direct contact with the card to speed up heat dissipation for over 20% cooler performance while dual 80mm fans cool things down further.

Features

Engine overclocked to 830MHz for faster and smoother performance
Speed up heat dissipation with doubled airflow via exclusive DirectCU dual fan design
Pump up graphics performance with Super Alloy Power delivering a 15% performance boost, 2.5 longer lifespan and 35C cooler operation
Crank up 50% faster clock speeds with exclusive Voltage Tweak
Asus Smart Doctor OC software
Video outputs: 2 x DVI, 1 x mini HDMI
Video memory: GDDR5 1GB

Nvidia GeForce GT 520M

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:37:33 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GT 520M is a graphics processing unit (GPU) designed for small and light notebooks. The focus of the processor is on operating on as little power as possible while still providing enough support for light gaming and video duties. This is followed in the series by the Nvidia GeForce GT 525M, which has more data pipelines, slightly slower core speeds, and a faster and wider memory bus. This chip uses the least amount of power in the series at 17 Watts, and has 48 unified pipelines operating at 740 MHz. DDR3 and GDDR5 memory are both compatible, and as with all other chips in the series uses 40 nm construction.

Features

Pipelines: 48 - unified
Core Speed: 740 MHz
Shader Speed: 1480 MHz
Memory Speed: 800 MHz
Memory Bus Width: 64 Bit
Memory Type: DDR3 / GDDR5
Maximum Amount of Memory: 1536 MB
DirectX: DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
Current Consumption: 17 Watt
Technology: 40 nm
Support: PhysX, Verde Drivers, CUDA, Optimus, DirectCompute, OpenCL, DirectX11, OpenGL 4.1

Nvidia GeForce GT 425M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:03 -0400

The GeForce GT 425M is one of several DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards from Nvidia new for fall 2010. Like the 420M, it features 96 CUDA cores, but it offers enhanced graphics and processor clock speeds, and is available with twice the memory (1GB), making it a more mid-range option. The card features technologies like Nvidia Optimus, which saves battery life by automatically alternating between the GPU and the notebook's integrated graphics as required, and Nvidia PhysX, which provides support for advanced in-game physics. The GT 425M also handles HD video decoding, helping to free up the CPU and deliver a seamless movie-watching experience. The GT 435M is a minor step up, further boosting core clock speeds but not adding any new technology.

Features

Notebook GPU
DirectX 11
96 CUDA cores
1120MHz processor clock
800MHz memory clock (DDR3)
Up to 1GB memory
Nvidia Optimus
Verde drivers
Nvidia PhysX
Hardware video decode acceleration
HDMI 1.4a support
Dual-link DVI support
PCI Express 2.0

Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:10:58 -0500

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti is a mid-range video card designed for casual gamers and enthusiasts on a budget. A total of 384 CUDA cores work together with a graphics clock of 822MHz, resulting in a texture fill rate of up to 52.5 billion per second. To store the data being processed a Gigabyte of GDDR5 memory is built on, clocked at almost 4GHz. This runs on a 256-bit interface to enable large packets to be processed at a time. This card is capable of 2-way SLI, allowing users to add a second compatible NVIDIA GPU to share the load. 32x Anti-aliasing softens edges in 3D spaces on the fly, and the card is fully compatible with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1. Viewing of 3D content is supported with NVIDIA 3D Vision.

Features

384 CUDA cores
Processor Clock: 1645MHz
Graphics Clock: 822MHz
Texture Fill Rate: 52.5 billion/s
1GB of GDDR5 RAM at 4GHz
256-bit memory interface
128 GB/s memory bandwidth
2-way SLI ready
32x Anti-aliasing technology
DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.1
NVIDIA 3D Vision ready
Multi Monitor
HDCP
HDMI

ATI Radeon 9550

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:09:50 -0400

The ATI Radeon 9550 is a legacy video card by ATI. It has 256MB of built-in DDR memory and is HDCP certified. It offers DVI, VGA, and S-Video outputs, but lacks the HDMI out commonly found on newer computers. The Radeon 9550 uses the now virtually extinct AGPx4/x8 interface, rather than the more common PCI-E interface now often used by non-integrated graphics cards. It supports all features of DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 1.0, but would most likely have issues with the newer DirectX 10 and 11, and has onboard decoding and encoding acceleration of MPEG1/2/4 video. It can decode HDCP video.

Features

256MB onboard DDR
AGPx4/x8 Interface
DVI, VGA, S-Video output
4 parallel pixel pipelines
2 programmable vertex shader pipelines
DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL support
2x/4x/6x Anti-Aliasing and Anisotropic Filtering
Video de-blocking technology for Real, DivX, and WMV9
Noise removal filtering for captured video
MPEG1/2/4 decode and encode acceleration
HDCP Decoding

HIS Radeon HD 5670 H567Q1GD

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:06:11 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5670 H567Q1GD is part of the ATI RadeonTM HD 5600 Series featuring high-bandwidth GDDR5 memory and ATI Stream technology, targeted especially towards users that engage in serious gaming. It has Microsoft DirectX 11 Support for real-time, detailed rendering with 3D images and can support Blu-ray movies and other HD content at the full 1080p resolution. Its ATI CrossFireXTM Technology graphics performance can be additionally boosted with a dual mode option.

nVidia GeForce GT 440

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:48:24 -0500

The nVidia GeForce GT 440 is a video card aimed at photo and video editing as well as HD movie watching, with some light gaming duties supported with DirectX 11. NVIDIA PureVideo Technology ensures a clear and well-rendered high-definition video output for Blu-ray movies, and NVIDIA 3D Vision support enables the use of compatible 3D glasses with both movies and games. The card is available with 512MB of GDDR5 memory, or with 1GB of slower DDR3 memory. The system uses a 128-bit interface with the memory, and works with 96 CUDA cores with a graphics clock setting of 810MHz. This card needs a PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot to operate, and is certified fully compatible with Windows 7. Outputs are available for HDMI, VGA, and Dual Link DVI.

Features

CUDA Cores: 96
Graphics Clock: 810 MHz
Processor Clock: 1620 MHz
Texture Fill Rate: 13.0 billion/sec
Memory Clock (MHz): 1600 (GDDR5) or 900 (DDR3)
Standard Memory Config: 512MB (GDDR5) or 1GB (DDR3)
Memory Interface Width: 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec): 28.8 (DDR3) – 51.2 (GDDR5)
Maximum Memory Amount: 1GB GDDR5 or 2GB DDR3
NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology
Microsoft DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.0
PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Certified for Windows 7
Standard Display Connectors: HDMI, VGA, Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor, HDCP

EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Superclocked 01G-P3-1563-AR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:00:40 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti Superclocked 01G-P3-1563-AR is a mid-range video card built to handle video games and high-definition video. The NVIDIA GTX 560 GPU is overclocked to 900MHz at the factory, making it easier to install and set up without having to play with the various settings. It fits in into a standard PCI-E x16 slot for faster communication with the system, and can be paired with a second card through an SLI interface for shared graphics processing duties. Gaming support comes in the form of DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0. Output can be run to dual-link HDCP connections or an HDMI connection, and support for 3D peripherals is enabled. PureVideo HD technology also ensures that high-definition video is displayed without any stutter or skipped frames.

Features

NVIDIA GTX 560
900 MHz GPU clock speed
384 CUDA Cores
400 MHz RAMDAC
1024 MB memory, 256 bit GDDR5
4212 MHz (effective) memory clock speed
134.8 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
PCI-E 2.0 16x slot interface
DVI-I, DVI-I, Mini-HDMI output
SLI Capable
Limited Lifetime warranty
Minimum of a 500 power supply required
DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.0 support
NVIDIA CUDA technology
NVIDIA PhysX technology
NVIDIA SLI Ready
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
Two dual-link DVI-I connectors
Dual-link HDCP-Capable

HIS Radeon HD 5770 H577FK1GD

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:33 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5770 H577FK1GD is a lower middle class PCI Express x16 desktop graphics card featuring the Park(Pro) architecture and manufactured in 40nm. Essentially an upgrade from the HD 5450 H545H1GD1, the HD 5770 H577FK1GD upgrades from 1GB of 650MHz DDR3 to 1GB of 850MHz GDDR5. Plus it offers an improved 128-bit memory interface. This means the card can better handle demanding 3D games, though users are still recommended to use no higher than low-medium settings. Note that the H577FK1GD graphics card relies on HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort connectivity ports. Note also that the HDMI v1.3 interface is 8-channel HD audio and 1080p video compatible. Due to the additional components, the card also has a dual-slot fan to deal with the additional heat.

Features

Entry-Level GPU
PCI Express x16
850MHz Core Clock
4800MHz Memory Clock
1024MB Memory Size
GDDR5 Memory Type
128-Bit Memory Interface
DirectX 11
OpenGL 3.2
1080p Video
Dual Monitor Support
Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2)
7.1-Channel Audio
DVI/HDMI
DisplayPort
Dual-Slot Fan
Park (Pro) Architecture
Manufactured in 40nm

EVGA GeForce GTX 570 012-P3-1570-TR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:54:16 -0500

The EVGA Ge Force GTX 570 012-P3-1570-TR is a performance video card suited for PC gamers. The card offers 1280MB of GDDR5 memory, clocked at 3800Mhz to help gamers keep framerates high in today's image rich games. For further texture sharpening and realism the card supports DirectX 11 tessellation performance and multi-GPU compatibility. Also, this video card requires a 550W power supply with a +12V current rating of 38 amps.

EVGA GeForce 8400 GS Passive 512-P3-1301-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:56:00 -0500

The EVGA GeForce 8400 GS Passive 512-P3-1301-KR is a 512MB DDR3 video card with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. It has 1 port for HDMI, 1 port for D-Sub, and 1 port for DVI. It has DirectX 10 and OpenGL and doesn’t come with a built-in fan. It supports dual-link DVI and is HDCP ready, but doesn’t support SLI.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:04 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M is a graphics chip set for notebook computers built for entertainment. It features many of the same features as the full-sized Nvidia GeForce GTX 460, but changes have been made to save power and remain flexible for a variety of laptop installations. DirectX 11 is fully supported with Shader Model 5.0, enabling fast rendering of 3D graphics. Video decoding is supported with specialized acceleration routines, and CUDA technology enables fast computation for these tasks. The chips are 3D vision ready, and the drivers are regularly updated to keep the chips efficient and current. Full HDMI 1.4a support enables the output of audio and video in high definition to an HDMI port, and HDCP support enables a 2560x1600 resolution display.

Features

DirectX 11, Shader Model 5.0 support
NVIDIA Optimus Technology
NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready
NVIDIA Verde Drivers
NVIDIA PhysX Technology
NVIDIA SLI Technology
NVIDIA CUDA Technology
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration
HDMI 1.4a Support
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-link DVI, 2560x1600 HDCP Support
- CUDA Cores: 192
- Processor Clock: 1350 MHz
- Texture Fill Rate: 16.1 billion/sec

Nvidia GeForce GTX 470

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:54:56 -0400

The GeForce GTX 470 is a high-end desktop graphics card to be released in spring 2010 by Nvidia, alongside the GTX 480. The two new DirectX 11 GPUs replace the most advanced 200-Series models at the top of Nvidia's lineup. The GTX 470 employs 1280 MB of GDDR5 memory and 448 CUDA cores, which combine with Nvidia PhysX and other technologies to enable ultra-realistic graphics in today's most demanding games. The card supports up to 3 HD displays at once, and two SLI-configured GPUs support 3D video via Nvidia 3D Vision Surround technology, although a 3D-capable display and glasses are also required. The top-end GTX 480 features more memory and CUDA cores, producing moderately higher clock speeds.

Features

DirectX 11
Nvidia PhysX
Nvidia SLI-ready
Nvidia 3D Vision Surround
Nvidia PureVideo
Interactive ray tracing
32x anti-aliasing
HDMI 1.4 support
Dual-link DVI connectivity
OpenGL 3.2
PCI Express 2.0
34.0B/sec texture fill rate
448 CUDA cores
1280MB GDDR5 memory (320-bit)
1674MHz memory clock
607MHz graphics clock
1215MHz processor clock
2560x1600 maximum resolution
215W max. power consumption

HIS Radeon HD 6970 H697F2G2M

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:55 -0500

The HIS HD 6970 H697F2G2M is a high performance graphics card for the serious PC gamer and those who crave HD movies. The card sports 2GB of GDDR5 memory to prevent laggy framerates in today's visual rich games. Some of the technology onboard includes EyeSpeed, which enhances video quality for Blu-ray movies. The Enhanced Video Decoder allows HD content to be played without consuming so much power. This card is also multi-GPU capable with ATI CorssFire X technology.

AMD Radeon HD 6850

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:54:25 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6850 is a mid-range DirectX 11-capable discrete graphics processor designed to offer similar performance to the ATI Radeon HD 5850. Although it has fewer transistors as well as texture and shader units, the 6850 offers greater efficiency while a higher core clock speed (775MHz as opposed to 725MHz) ensures similar performance while gaming. Otherwise, the 6850 sports updated DisplayPort and HDMI technology while also offering standard ATI CrossFireX and Eyefinity technology.

The Radeon HD 6850 boasts the new DisplayPort 1.2 specification which features greater output resolution capability than previous DisplayPort versions while also allowing users to daisy-chain multiple monitors from a single output. Its support for HDMI 1.4a allows the 6850 to support all standard forms of 3D media at the time of its release while also offering Audio Return Channel technology which allows for two-way audio transmission over HDMI. Meanwhile, the 6850's Eyefinity technology allows it to operate up to three monitors simultaneously while its CrossFireX technology allows up to four identical 6850s to run simultaneously for greatly boosted performance.

Features

960 stream processors
775MHz core clock
1GB of GDDR5 memory at a 1GHz effective rate
Supports DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 1.4a provides ARC and 3D media support
CrossFireX technology
Eyefinity supports up to 3 monitors

nVidia GeForce GTX 460

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:03:47 -0400

The nVidia GeForce GTX 460 is a graphics card module released into the Fermi family in summer 2010 a few months after the launch of the flagship GTX 480 and GTC 470. It’s particulary a less expensive, less complicated and more applicable unit, especially when compared to the “Tank” GTX 480. Featured are 336 cores, 7 tessellators, and 56 texture mapping units (all lower than the 480), but a 90W savings in power consumption. Note that there are two versions available: one with a 256-bit memory bus with 1024MB of GDDR5 RAM, and one with a 192-bit memory bus with 768MB of memory. Both are short (8.25”) and host a dual-slot cooling fan and heat-sink with dwo Dual-Link DVI outputs and a single mini-HDMI output. Both are also extremely quiet and designed specially for overclockers (675-800MHz).

Features

Fermi Family Graphics Card
Less Expensive Counterpart to GTX 480/470
Power Saving / Energy Efficient
Microsft DirectX 11 Support (Shader Model 5.0)
NVidia PhysX Technology
Nvidia 3D Vision Ready
Nvidia 3D Vision Surround Ready
Nvidia Cuda Technology
Nvidia SLI Technology
32x Anti-Aliasing Technology
Nvidia PureVideo HD Technology
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-Link DVI Support
HDMI 1.4a Support

HIS Radeon HD 5450 H545H1GD1

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:08:44 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5450 H545H1GD1 is an entry-level / lower middle class PCI Express x1 desktop graphics card featuring the Park(Pro) architecture and manufactured in 40nm. It offers 1GB of DDR3 memory operating at 650MHz; VGA, DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort connection ports; and a 64-bit memory interface. Despite being an entry-level model, the H545H1GD1 graphics card does offer DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.2 compatibility. However, due to its reduced core levels and slower memory speed, modern 3D games should be played in only low-medium details, at best. Mind you, the HD 5450 does offer 1080p video playback and 7.1-channel audio dispersion.

Features

Entry-Level GPU
PCI Express x1
650MHz Core Clock
1000MHz Memory Clock
1024MB Memory Size
DDR3 Memory Type
64-Bit Memory Interface
DirectX 11
OpenGL 3.2
1080p Video
Dual Monitor Support
Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2)
7.1-Channel Audio
VGA/DVI/HDMI
DisplayPort
Heatsink Cooler
Park (Pro) Architecture
Manufactured in 40nm

EVGA GeForce GTX 460 FTW EE 01G-P3-1378-TR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:04 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GTX 460 FTW EE 01G-P3-1378-TR is a 1024MB 256-bit video card with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. It requires a minimum of a 450W power supply, is SLI ready, and has 2 ports for DVI and 1 port for mini-HDMI. It supports NVIDIA 3D vision, surround gaming, PhysX, and CUDA technologies.

EVGA GeForce 210 Passive 512-P3-1311-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:52:18 -0500

The EVGA GeForce 210 Passive 512-P3-1311-KR Video Card for graphics processing, featuring DirectX® 10.1 support and HDMI output, ideal for photo/video editing, high-powered gaming and HD Video playback. It also features PCI Express 2.0 support and OpenGl support. In addition to HDMI, it also has DVI and VGA connectors. Its total video memory is 512MB with a 32-bit memory interface.

nVidia GeForce 410M

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:57:27 -0500

The nVidia GeForce 410M is a GPU built to be used directly in a laptop or as the main processor on a PCI 2.0 video card. This is the middle model in a series of entry-level chips, following the nVidia GeForce 315M by increasing the number of CUDA cores used to 48 and leading into the nVidia GeForce 520M, which has the same basic construction but is clocked at a faster speed. Direct support for HDMI 1.4a and Blu-Ray 3D enables decoding of 3D video content for smooth playback, and high-definition audio bitstreaming enables decoding of formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. NVIDIA Optimus technology allows the on-board graphics processing of the system to step in when demand is low, saving energy.

Features

CUDA Cores: 48
Processor Clock: 1150 MHz
DirectX 10.1 Support
NVIDIA Optimus technology
HDMI 1.4a and Blu-Ray 3D support
High-Definition Audio Bitstreaming
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-link DVI Support
Displays up to 2560x1600
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:11:28 -0500

The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 is a mid-range, DirectX 10.1, notebook graphics card. The card uses an older, 55nm architecture, combining 242 million transistors with 80 stream processor units for performance adequate for many mainstream games. The HD 5145 is similar to the HD 5165, which scales up the processor architecture and features more advanced anti-aliasing in addition to CrossFireX multi-GPU support. Both models include 1080p Blu-ray video and 7.1 surround sound support via HDMI, as well as ATI PowerPlay power-saving technology.

Features

DirectX 10.1
55nm architecture
242 million transistors
80 stream processor units
720MHz engine clock speed
900MHz memory clock speed
(G)DDR3 memory interface
12x custom-filter anti-aliasing
Advanced texture filtering
Dynamic geometry acceleration
ATI Avivo (incl. HDMI, 1080p, 7.1 surround support)
ATI PowerPlay power management
PCI Express 2.0
OpenGL 2.0

HIS Radeon HD 6950 H695FN1G2M

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:15:29 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 6950 H695FN1G2M is an upper midrange PCI Express x16 desktop graphics card manufactured in 40nm. It uses a 256-bit memory interface and features 1024MB of GDDR5 memory operating at 800MHz. More importantly, the H695FN1G2M graphics card is DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.2 compatible. Overall, the module offers enough processing and almost enough memory power to handle most 3D games with settings are medium-high. Its only weakness is the limited 1GB (versus 2GB) of memory, though it has a strong clock speed to back it. It also supports dual monitors, 1080p Bluray-quality video, and Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Features

PCI Express x16
800MHz Core Clock
5000MHz Memory Clock
1024MB Memory Size
GDDR5 Memory Type
256-Bit Memory Interface
DirectX 11
OpenGL 3.2
1080p Video
Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2)
7.1-Channel Audio
Dual DVI
HDMI
Mini Display Port
Dual-Slot Fan
Park (Pro) Architecture
Manufactured in 40nm

HIS Radeon HD 5570 Silence H557HO2G

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:15:26 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5570 Silence H557HO2G is an entry-level / lower middle class PCI-based graphics module that supports OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX 11. It’s an upgrade from the 512MB H545H512P, in that it hosts quadruple the DDR3 memory while still maintaining the core features and functions. In particular, the device is CrossFireX compatible, meaning it supports two displays, by the VGA, DVI, and HDMI ports. Like its counterpart, the device is compatible with nearly all 3D games, though it does offer improved processing power via the extra RAM. This means that even intensive games like Crysis can be played with low-medium details, while less demanding games can handled at the highest video setting available.

Features

Desktop Graphics Module
Park(Pro) Architecture (40nm)
DDR2/3 Compliant Controller
80 MADD Cores
UVD2 Video Processor
HD Audio Formats
PCIe x16 Gen 2.0
2048MB Memory DDR3
650MHz Core Clock
1000MHz Effective Memory Clock
2560x1600 Max Resolution
400W Power Required
CrossFire-X Support
Heatsink Cooling
OpenGL 3.2
DirectX 11
VGA/DVI/HDMI
Supports 2 Monitors

HIS RadeonHD 5450 H545H512P

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:07:03 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5450 H545H512P is an entry-level / lower middle class PCI-based graphics module that supports OpenGL 3.2 and DirectX 11. Featured is Featured is 512MB of DDR3 operating at 650MHz, a heatsink-based cooling system that features no fans, and VGA, DVI, and HDMI connectivity ports. Unfortunately, the H545H512P only has 80 MADD cores or stream processors, meaning its hardware abilities—HDR texture, post processing, shadows, tessellation—are less than that of a card with 400+ cores. Mind you, the H545H512P can still handle most 3D games with low-medium details, though extremely demanding games like Crysis and Modern Warfare will require lower settings.

Features

Desktop Graphics Module
Park(Pro) Architecture (40nm)
DDR2/3 Compliant Controller
80 MADD Cores
UVD2 Video Processor
HD Audio Formats
PCIe x16 Gen 2.0
512MB Memory DDR3
650MHz Core Clock
1000MHz Effective Memory Clock
2560x1600 Max Resolution
400W Power Required
CrossFire-X Support
Heatsink Cooling
OpenGL 3.2
DirectX 11
VGA/DVI/HDMI
Supports 2 Monitors

EVGA GeForce GT 240 01G-P3-1235-LR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:48:26 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GT 240 01G-P3-1235-LR is video card with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. It comes with a fan and supports dual-link DVI and is HDCP ready. It has three ports: 1 HDMI, 1 D-SUB, and 1 DVI. It has DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.1 with a memory size of 1 GB and DDR3 type with 128-bit interface.

Nvidia GeForce GT 420M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:03 -0400

The GeForce GT 420M is one of several DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards from Nvidia new for fall 2010. The 420M features twice as many CUDA cores as the 415M--meaning twice the texture fill rate--but remains an entry-level option, essentially identical to the 415M in every other way. The 512MB card features technologies like Nvidia Optimus, which saves battery life by automatically alternating between the GPU and the notebook's integrated graphics as required, and Nvidia PhysX, which provides support for advanced in-game physics. The GT 420M also handles HD video decoding, helping to free up the CPU and deliver a seamless movie-watching experience. The GT 425M is a step up, offering boosted clock speeds and up to 1GB memory.

Features

Notebook GPU
DirectX 11
96 CUDA cores
1000MHz processor
800MHz memory clock (DDR3)
512MB memory
Nvidia Optimus
Verde drivers
Nvidia PhysX
Hardware video decode acceleration
HDMI 1.4a support
Dual-link DVI support
PCI Express 2.0

ATI Radeon HD 4550

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:41:48 -0400

The ATI Radeon HD 4550 is a lower-end graphics card, offering performance above that of integrated graphics, but not designed for hardcore gamers. Available in 256MB and 512MB versions, it clocks in at 600 MHz and supports DirectX 10.1. It also features ATI CrossFireX technology for multi-GPU scalability. The HD 4550 supports HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, enabling full HD video and gaming on 1080p displays. PowerPlay technology aims to reduce power consumption, which never rises above 25 W, using performance-on-demand technologies and central thermal management

Features

256/512 MB
600MHz clock speed
242 million transistors (55nm process)
80 stream processors
600MHz clock speed
Advanced multi-sample anti-aliasing
DirectX 10.1
PCI Express 2.0
OpenGL 3.1
Avivo HD
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support
ATI PowerPlay power management
DisplayPlay/HDMI output support

Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 100314SR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:19:05 -0500

The Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 100314SR is a performance graphics card for PC gamers with a budget in mind. The card comes with 1GB of GDDR5 memory to help boost framerates in games. Some of the technology includes ATI Eyefinity which allows the user to connect up to 3 displays at once, while EyeSpeed enhances video quality and application performance. The Radeon HD 6870 is fully compatible with Windows 7 and supports Microsoft DirectX 11.

HIS Radeon HD 5750 IceQ H575QS1GD

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:11:01 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 5750 IceQ H575QS1GD is a 1 GB 128-bit GDDR5 video card with ports for HDMI, DisplayPort, and DVI. It has IceQ+ cooling technology as well as ATI Eyefinity, Stream, PowerPlay, and Avivo HD video and display technologies. It comes with a fan and has support for both CrossFireX and dual-link DVI.

EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SE 02G-P3-1386-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:56:25 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SE 02G-P3-1386-KR is a GDDR5 video card with 2 GB in memory and a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface. It has a built-in fan and requires a 450-watt power supply. It is both HDCP and SLI ready with support for dual-link DVI. It has DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 with 1 port for mini HDMI and 2 ports for DVI. It is 3D vision surround ready with NVIDIA PhysX, CUDA, and PureVideo HD technologies.

HIS Radeon HD 5450 Silence H545H1GDL

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:08:28 -0500

The HIS HD 5450 Silence H545H1GDL is a graphics card designed for lower end PC's. This video card's cooling solution does not incorporate a fan, but rather a passive cooling unit designed for the gamer who desires a silent system. Other technologies include ATI Eyefinity, which allows the user to connect three displays at once. Also, the video card will not stress the system as its low power output consumes less than 20 watts. The HIS Radeon is fully compatible with Windows 7 and supports Microsoft's DirectX 11.

HIS Radeon HD 4670 iSilence4 H467PR1GH

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:06:49 -0500

EVGA GeForce GT 430 01G-P3-1461-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:01:21 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GT 430 01G-P3-1461-KR is a PCI 2.0 Video Card designed to improve photo/video editing, surfing, High-Definition (HD) video streaming and gaming. It features DirectX 11.0 Support for gaming applications and supports 3D viewing, with BluRay support. It is equipped with 1024MB of DDR3 memory and is capable of DVI, HDMI and VGA connections.

EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768-P3-1362-TR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:48:40 -0500

The EVGA GeForce GTX 460 768-P3-1362-TR is a video card with a PCI Express 2.0 x16 interface and is part of the SuperClocked product series line. It comes with a built-in fan, is both SLI and HDCP ready, and supports dual-link DVI. It has 1 port for mini HDMI 1.4 and 2 ports for DVI. It has DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 with 768 MB in memory and is a 192-bit GDDR5 type.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 480

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:57:51 -0400

The GeForce GTX 480 is Nvidia's flagship graphics card, to be released alongside the GTX 470 in spring 2010. The two new DirectX 11 GPUs replace the most advanced 200-Series models at the top of Nvidia's lineup. The GTX 480 employs 1.5 GB of GDDR5 memory – notable for using a 384-bit interface – and 480 CUDA cores, which combine with Nvidia PhysX and other technologies to enable ultra-realistic graphics in today's most demanding games and superior performance in complex graphics applications. The card supports up to 3 HD displays at once, and dual SLI-configured GPUs support 3D video via Nvidia 3D Vision Surround technology, although a 3D-capable display and glasses are also required. The more affordable GTX 470 features the same technology, but fewer CUDA cores and less memory, resulting in lower clock speeds.

Features

DirectX 11
Nvidia PhysX
Nvidia SLI-ready (3-way)
Nvidia 3D Vision Surround
Nvidia PureVideo
Interactive ray tracing
32x anti-aliasing
HDMI 1.4 support
Dual-link DVI connectivity
OpenGL 3.2
PCI Express 2.0
42.0B/sec texture fill rate
480 CUDA cores
1536MB GDDR5 memory (384-bit)
1848MHz memory clock
700MHz graphics clock
1401MHz processor clock
2560x1600 maximum resolution
250W max. power consumption

ATI Radeon HD 5870

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:25:50 -0400

Released in September 2009, the ATI Radeon HD 5870 is AMD's top-of-the-line graphics card. Supporting up to three displays, the 1GB GDDR5 GPU incorporates a long list of advanced technologies, including ATI Stream, enabling large-scale parallel processing, and ATI CrossFireX, which provides scalability with multi-GPU support. Built to enable maximum performance in the most demanding of today's games, the HD 5870 is also one of the first cards to support DirectX 11. It is a step up from the second-tier model, the HD 5850, offering greater clock frequencies and memory bandwidth.

Features

1 GB GDDR5 memory (153.6GB/s memory bandwidth)
2.15 billion 40nm transistors
1600 stream processor units
2.72TFLOP processing power
850MHz engine clock
DirectX 11
PCI Express 2.1
OpenGL 3.2
ATI Eyefinity multi-display capability
ATI Stream parallel processing
ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support
ATI PowerPlay power management
188W maximum board power
27W idle board power

HIS Radeon HD 6950 H695F2G2M

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:05:52 -0500

The HIS Radeon HD 6950 H695F2G2M HD 2GB PCI Graphics Card is part of the company’s 6000 series designed for heavy gaming. The card features DirectX 11 support and scalable geometry processing, with Eyefinity technology which allows display on up to six screens. The 6950 also has AMD EyeSpeed Visual Acceleration for enhanced quality and playback acceleration and Stereoscopic, 3D and BluRay support, with HDMI output. 7.1-channel audio output is integrated into the graphics card.

AMD Radeon HD 6870

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:54:25 -0400

The AMD Radeon HD 6870 is a mid-range to high-end DirectX 11-capable discrete graphics processor similar to the AMD Radeon HD 6850. Like the 6850, the 6870 is meant to provide performance similar to its 5000-series counterpart. The 6870 sports a much higher core clock speed than the 6850 (900MHz as opposed to 775MHz) as well as a greater number of texture and shader units. Otherwise, the two 6000-series cards sport similar features, including the newest standards of DisplayPort and HDMI at the time of release, Eyefinity technology and CrossFireX technology.

The Radeon HD 6870 sports DisplayPort 1.2 technology which boasts a higher maximum display resolution than previous DisplayPort standards while also allowing users to connect multiple monitors together from a single DisplayPort 1.2 output. Its HDMI 1.4a support allows the 6870 to support all current standards of 3D media at the time of its release as well as Audio Return Channel which supports two-way audio transmission over HDMI. Meanwhile, the 6870's Eyefinity technology allows it to support up to three displays simultaneously while its CrossFireX technology allows up to four 6870s to run in tandem for greater performance.

Features

1120 stream processors
900MHz core clock
1GB of GDDR5 memory at a 1GHz effective rate
Supports DisplayPort 1.2
HDMI 1.4a provides ARC and 3D media support
CrossFireX technology
Eyefinity supports up to 3 monitors

Nvidia GeForce GT 435M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:03 -0400

The GeForce GT 435M is one of several mid-range, DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards from Nvidia new for fall 2010. With the maximum 1GB memory, it offers better graphics performance than most pre-installed notebook GPUs, but not the high-end upgrade available with a GTX-series model. Identical to the 425M aside from slightly higher core clock speeds, the card features technologies like Nvidia Optimus, which saves battery life by automatically alternating between the GPU and the notebook's integrated graphics as required, and Nvidia PhysX, which provides support for advanced in-game physics. The GT 435M also handles HD video decoding, helping to free up the CPU and deliver a seamless movie-watching experience. The GT 445M is a step up, with 144 rather than 96 CUDA cores and a GDDR5 memory option.

Features

Notebook GPU
DirectX 11
96 CUDA cores
1300MHz processor clock
800MHz memory clock (DDR3)
Up to 1GB memory
Nvidia Optimus
Verde drivers
Nvidia PhysX
Hardware video decode acceleration
HDMI 1.4a support
Dual-link DVI support
PCI Express 2.0

ATI Radeon HD 4890

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:41:10 -0400

Introduced on April 2nd 2009, the AMD ATI Radeon HD 4890 is a high end, single GPU graphics card design. Featuring a tweaked RV770 GPU, the RV790 features a ring of decoupling capacitors and several fundamental design improvements in order to allow the chip to run at enhanced timings over the 4870. The first ATI card to be offered overclocked directly from manufacturers, it will come either stock (850MHz) or overclocked (900MHz+). The HD 4890 will cost somewhere in the vicinity of $260.

Features

Fabrication Process: 55nm
Transistors: 959m
Stream processors: 800
Texture Units: 40
Maximum theoretical memory bandwidth: 115GB/s
Maximum power consumption: 190W

ATI FirePro V3800

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:08 -0400

The ATI FirePro V3800 is a low entry-level video card for gaming and CAD work. The processor and on-board memory are in the lower end, making this a basic card suitable for casual users. It features a Redwood GPU with 400 stream processors that operate at 0.52 Teraflops, and is supported by 512MB of DDR3 memory. This card goes in a standard PCI-E slot, and has outputs for both Dual-link DVI and DisplayPort standards. Hardware acceleration is also implemented for the DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 standards.

Features

Redwood GPU
Stream processors: 400
0.52 Teraflops
512MB DDR3 memory, 14.4 GB/s
DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 hardware support
Dual-link DVI, DisplayPort
DP-sDVI included
SFF (LP) form factor, 1 slot, PCI-E 2.0 compliant
Power: 43 Watts

ATI Radeon HD 5550

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:32:21 -0400

The ATI Radeon HD 5550 is an entry-level DirectX 11 capable graphics card aimed at the average consumer rather than gaming enthusiasts. It is available with either 512MB of GDDR5 or 1GB of GDDR3 graphical memory and boasts a very minimal power draw. Additionally, the Radeon HD 5550 sports the ability to stream uncompressed Blu-ray audio straight to an AV receiver without the need for a dedicated sound card.

The Radeon HD 5550 is designed to provide support for 1080p high definition media while also drawing minimal power (39 watts maximum), making it ideal for use with HTPCs as less powerful power supplies can handle it with little trouble. Similarly, the Radeon HD 5550's ability to stream Blu-ray audio to a receiver via its HDMI output makes it best suited for HTPC use while its other connectivity options (DVI, DisplayPort, VGA) provide it with compatibility with most video connection standards.

Features

512MB of GDDR5 or 1GB of GDDR3 graphical memory
DirectX 11 capable
Streams uncompressed Blu-ray audio without the need for a sound card
Support 1080p playback
Connections: HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, VGA
3D stereoscopic display/glasses support
ATI PowerPlay power management technology

Nvidia GeForce GTS 450

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:27:16 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 is an entry-level graphics card released in September, 2010. This 192 CUDA core card is a step below the GTX 460, a similarly featured card with 336 cores. This means lower overall performance while gaming, and therefore the GTS 450 is best suited for casual gamers or portable LAN boxes. Technically speaking, this card has a 783MHz core clock and 1566MHz processor clock speed. Prospective owners will require at least one 6-pin power cable and two free slots inside their PC case. SLI, Nvidia’s multi-GPU technology has been integrated into the GTS 450, allowing users to network two individual cards. Output options include dual link DVI and Mini HDMI.

Features

192 CUDA cores
783MHz core / 1566MHz processor clock speeds
1GB GDDR5 memory
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot support
2-way SLI support
DirectX 11 support
Nvidia PureVideo HD technology
2560 x 1600 maximum resolution
Dual link DVI and Mini HDMI out

AMD Radeon HD 6950

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:23:38 -0500

The Radeon HD 6950 is a top-end desktop graphics card from AMD, released alongside the HD 6970 in December 2010. The GPUs are successors to AMD's former top-of-the-line DirectX 11 models, the HD 5850 and 5870. The HD 6950 offers 1408 stream processors and an 800MHz core clock speed, an upgrade over the 725MHz HD 5850, but less than the 880MHz offered by the HD 6970. Both new GPUs utilize 2GB of GDDR5 RAM and feature Dual-BIOS switches which enable overclocking. They also support up to six simultaneous displays with Eyefinity technology, and include the EyeSpeed suite of "visual acceleration" features, encompassing advanced parallel processing, playback acceleration, and video quality enhancement.

Features

2GB GDDR5 RAM
1408 stream processors
800MHz core clock speed
1250MHz memory clock speed
Advanced anti-aliasing
Eyefinity multi-display technology (max. 6)
EyeSpeed technologies
- accelerated parallel processing
- UVD 3 dedicated video playback accelerator
- Enhanced Video Quality features
- Dual-stream HD playback support
3D support
CrossFireX multi-GPU technology
PowerPlay power management
Dual-BIOS switch
DirectX 11
OpenGL 4.1
PCI Express 2.1

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:29:42 -0500

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is a high-end video card. NVIDIA promotes this video card as being the world's fastest DirectX 11 GPU. With the 1.5GB of GDDR5 clocked at an effective rate of 4GHz, this video card has a 192.4GBps memory bandwidth (as well as a 772MHz clock speed). This card was made for DirectX 11, and the GeForce GTX 580 delivers high-quality DirectX 11 tessellation performance for a more realistic gaming experience, including highly detailed environments and characters. The thermal design of this video card makes it run quieter than previous models. With NVIDIA Surround technology (for which this video card is equipped), you can SLI up to three screens at once for a panoramic gaming experience. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 is also NVIDIA 3D Vision ready.

Features

512 processing core
Graphics Clock (MHz) 772 MHz
Processor Clock (MHz) 1544 MHz
Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec) 49.4
Memory Clock (MHz) 2004
Standard Memory Config 1536 MB GDDR5
Memory Interface Width 384-bit
Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec) 192.4
NVIDIA SLI-ready1 3-way
NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready2
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology3 HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready
NVIDIA CUDA Technology
Microsoft DirectX 11
OpenGL 4.1
Bus Support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Certified for Windows 7
Maximum Digital Resolution 2560x1600
Maximum VGA Resolution 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors Mini HDMI
Two Dual Link DVI
Multi Monitor
HDCP
HDMI 4x 1.4a
Audio Input for HDMI Internal
Supplementary Power Connectors (one 6-pin and one 8-pin)

EVGA GTX 570 012-P3-1571-KR

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:51:07 -0500

The EVGA GTX 570 012-P3-1571-KR is a higher end video card built for gaming enthusiasts and graphics professionals. The NVIDIA GTX 570 processor is set to default speeds, and can be overclocked by the end user if needed. Outputs include two DVI-I connectors that enable dual-link HDCP, an HDMI port, and a DisplayPort output that enables low-voltage connections to more modern displays. The built in 1280Mb of memory works in 320-bit mode for fast access, and has a 152GB/s bandwidth. Multiple cards can be used in an SLI setup for shared processing duties, and 3D gaming is supported through DirectX 11. This card comes with a limited lifetime warranty when it has been registered within 30 days of purchase.

Features

NVIDIA GTX 570
732 MHz GPU clock speed
480 CUDA Cores
400 MHz RAMDAC
1280 MB memory, 320 bit
3800 MHz (effective) memory clock speed
152 GB/s Memory Bandwidth
PCI-E 2.0 16x slot interface
DVI-I, DVI-I, HDMI, DisplayPort output
SLI Capable
Limited Lifetime warranty
Minimum of a 500 power supply required
DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.0 support
NVIDIA CUDA technology
NVIDIA PhysX technology
NVIDIA SLI Ready
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
PCI Express 2.0 support
Two dual-link DVI-I connectors
Dual-link HDCP-Capable

ATI FirePro V7800

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:07 -0400

The ATI FirePro V7800 is a high end video card built for gaming and CAD work. This is an upgrade from the ATI FirePro V5800, and uses the Cypress GPU with 1440 processors at 2.02 teraflops. The memory has been doubled in size and speed as well. While these features do make it a valid choice for gaming enthusiasts, later models such as the ATI FirePro V8800 adjust the speeds up slightly higher at a premium cost. Apart from these capacity and speed adjustments, the card designs remain the same. The card works in a PCI-E slot, and outputs to a Dual-link DVI connector and 2 DisplayPort connectors. This enables up to 3 independent 30 inch displays to be run simultaneously. High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering enables the fast rendering of subtle color variations in 8, 10 and 16 bit modes.

Features

Cypress GPU
Stream processors: 1440
2.02 Teraflops
2GB GDDR5 memory, 128.0 GB/s
High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering with 8-bit, 10-bit, and 16-bit per RGB color component support
DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.0 hardware support
Up to 3 independent 30 in displays
ATI Eyefinity technology
Dual-link DVI, 2 x DisplayPort
DP-sDVI included
FH/FL form factor, 1 slot, PCI-E 2.0 compliant
Power: 138 Watts

ATI Radeon HD 5670

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:31:53 -0400

The Radeon HD 5670 is a video card from ATI. This video card has both DirectX11 and Eyefinity (which allows up to three displays to be used) support, the first and only video card to do so. The video performance is HD, and ATI's Stream technology improves the performance of video playback by speeding up video transcoding, which helps to improve the performance of Windows 7 programs such as Adobe Flash. This Stream technology also helps to deliver video enhancements, improving your PC's performance. The Radeon HD 5670 maxes at 620 GB, which is quite high for the price range. ATI claims that on some of the most popular gaming titles, the Radeon HD 5670 showed a more than 20% improvement over the nearest competing video card. At under $100.00, the ATI Radeon HD 5670 has been called a good value by expert reviewers.

Features

DirectX11 support
Eyefinity support
HD performance
ATI Stream technology
620 GB of computing/GDDR5 memory
Energy friendly (consumes less than 75W of power)
Ultra-high bandwidth
ATI CrossFireX technology (dual-mode support)

Nvidia GeForce GTX 470M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:04 -0400

The Nvidia GeForce GTX 470M is a graphics processor built for entertainment notebook computers. It is similar to the Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M, but features a larger number of processing cores and a faster operating clock. This draws more power, but produces faster graphics for gaming enthusiasts. 3D graphics are rendered using DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0 support, and PhysX technology quickly calculates collisions and gravity. SLI technology is also used, allowing multiple processors to be linked together for distributed graphics processing load. Hardware acceleration is available for video decoding, and the chips are 3D Vision ready. Output in full HD is available through the HDMI 1.4a standard, and 2560x1600 resolution is available through dual-link DVI.

Features

DirectX 11, Shader Model 5.0 support
NVIDIA Optimus Technology
NVIDIA 3D Vision Ready
NVIDIA Verde Drivers
NVIDIA PhysX Technology
NVIDIA SLI Technology
NVIDIA CUDA Technology
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration
HDMI 1.4a Support
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Dual-link DVI, 2560x1600 HDCP Support
CUDA Cores: 288
Processor Clock: 1100 MHz
Texture Fill Rate: 19.7 billion/sec

Nvidia GeForce GT 445M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:03 -0400

The GeForce GT 445M is the most advanced of five mid-range, DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards released by Nvidia in fall 2010. It is the only GT-series model with a GDDR5 (192-bit) memory option. In that configuration, the card offers a significant performance upgrade compared to most pre-installed notebook GPUs. The 445M also adds support for 3D video. Like the GT 435M and other lower models, the card features technologies like Nvidia Optimus, which saves battery life by automatically alternating between the GPU and the notebook's integrated graphics as required, and Nvidia PhysX, which provides support for advanced in-game physics. The GT 445M also handles HD video decoding, helping to free up the CPU and ensure a seamless movie-watching experience. The GTX series offers a further step up.

Features

Notebook GPU
DirectX 11
40nm process
144 CUDA cores
DDR3/GDDR5 memory
1180MHz processor clock
800/1250MHz memory clock
Up to 1GB memory
Nvidia 3D Vision
Nvidia Optimus
Verde drivers
Nvidia PhysX
Hardware video decode acceleration
HDMI 1.4a support
Dual-link DVI support
PCI Express 2.0

ATI Radeon HD 5570

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:17:08 -0500

The Radeon HD 5570 is a budget graphics card currently available from ATI. The card is among the usual releases that occur during the end of a current generation of cards that offers a very high level of performance for its cost. Although it won't provide the same level of graphical power that comes from high-end cards, the Radeon HD 5570 can comfortably run any game available at the time of the card's release and most games in the near future. Graphical settings will not be able to be set to maximum on all games, but most can be run on higher settings than a card typically found at this price range. Additionally, the card operates with very little power, only 45 watts while under full load, and can even support triple monitor displays. A computer with comparable specifications is required to utilize this card.

Specifications and Features

dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches
weight: 1 lb
power consumption: 45 watts during full load
engine clock speed: 650 Mhz
memory clock speed: 900 Mhz
up to 1GB DDR3 memory
DirectX 11 support
OpenGL 3.2 support
HD video
compatible with XP, Vista, and Windows 7
advanced features such as 24x and 16x AA filtering
supports triple monitor display

nVidia GeForce GT 430

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:46:36 -0400

The nVidia GeForce GT 430 is a 96 CUDE, 40nm core-equipped Fermi family graphics card designed to provide high-definition, stereoscopic 3D video at a budget-friendly price. As an upgrade over previous generation models, the GT 430 adds support for DirectX 11 (DX11), nVidia 3D Vision technology for Blu-ray 3D, and 24-bit multi-channel audio up to 192KHz with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD bit streaming. Performance-wise, it has been shown that the Radeon HD 5760 performs better. However the GT 430 provides lower power consumption. That combined with its price makes it an optimal choice for users wanting to upgrade from integrated graphics to 3D without forking over their entire paycheck.

Features

96 CUDE, 40nm Fermi GPU
Single-Slot Cooler Design
Microsoft DirectX 11 Support
Shader Model 5.0
Blu-Ray 3D Support
Hardware Video Decode Acceleration
TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Bitstreaming
nVidia Cuda Technology
nVidia PhysX Technology
HDMI v1.4 Output
Dual-Link DVI Support
PCI Express 2.0 Support
49W TDP
5.7” Board Length

Nvidia GeForce GT 415M

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:03 -0400

The GeForce GT 415M is one of several DirectX 11 notebook graphics cards from Nvidia new for fall 2010. The 415M is a 512MB, entry-level option. The card features technologies like Nvidia Optimus, which saves battery life by automatically alternating between the GPU and the notebook's integrated graphics as required, and Nvidia PhysX, which provides support for advanced in-game physics. The GT 415M also handles HD video decoding, helping to free up the CPU and deliver a seamless movie-watching experience. The GT 420M is mostly identical, but features 96 rather than 48 CUDA cores, doubling the texture fill rate.

Features

Notebook GPU
DirectX 11
48 CUDA cores
1000MHz processor
800MHz memory clock (DDR3)
512MB memory
Nvidia Optimus
Verde drivers
Nvidia PhysX
Hardware video decode acceleration
HDMI 1.4a support
Dual-link DVI support
PCI Express 2.0