tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60047531611901323402023-11-15T07:36:12.613-08:00High Tech GamingGet reviews of latest and upcoming gaming accessories such as Gaming Computers, Gaming Consoles, Gaming Mouse and Keyboard here.Pritesh Guptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280025700717676499noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004753161190132340.post-33482761721253458552008-10-11T08:59:00.001-07:002008-10-11T23:36:56.420-07:00XFX GeForce 8800 GT Video Card<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p> <img align='right' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/P450-8828/P450-8828-outb-hl.jpg'/><b>XFX GeForce 8800 GT Video Card - Alpha Dog Edition, 512MB DDR3, PCI<br/>Express 2.0, SLI Ready, (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV, Variable Fan Speed</b></p><p><a href='javascript:MM_openBrWindow('/include/AddCartfromGallery.asp?EdpNo=3592056&csid=ITD&Sku=P450-8830&imgcart=1','ImageCart','scrollbars=no,width=525,height=700')'><img height='300' border='0' width='300' style='float: left; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px;' name='imgLarge' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuimages/large/XFX-GeForce-8800-GT-P450-11.jpg' alt='XFX GeForce 8800 GT 512MB PCIe 2.0' onerror='this.src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/SearchTools/no_image-med.gif';'/></a></p><p><br/>Redefine your gaming reality with the XFX GeForce 8800 GT 512MB PCI Express<br/>2.0 graphics card featuring the world's first DirectX® 10 GPU and a powerful<br/>unified architecture that delivers an incredibly true-to-life gaming experience.<br/>Power through games at record speeds and charge through game maps with vividly<br/>realistic, sun-up to sun-down HDR lighting effects while steering clear of mind-blowing<br/>physics effects such as explosions, fire, and smoke. And when you're not destroying<br/>the enemy, relax watching your favorite movies with NVIDIA PureVideo™ HD technology.</p><br/><p><br/><br/><span style='font-family: Verdana; font-size: 78%;'/></p><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='137'><img height='125' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/VideoCards/SLI.jpg'/></td><td height='137'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>NVIDIA<br/> SLI (Scalable Link Interface)</b><br/><br/> NVIDIA SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology is a revolutionary<br/> approach to scalability and increased performance. NVIDIA SLI takes advantage<br/> of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express™ bus architecture,<br/> and features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPUs (graphics<br/> processing units) and NVIDIA nForce4 MCPs (media and communications processors).<br/> Together the NVIDIA SLI patent-pending technologies work seamlessly to<br/> deliver heart-pounding PC performance. And depending on the application,<br/> NVIDIA SLI can deliver as much as 2x the performance of a single GPU configuration<br/> for unparalleled gaming experiences. </span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><br/><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='115' width='17%'><a href='javascript:MM_openBrWindow('http://media.tigerdirect.com/swf/NVIDIA_unified-arch_techdemo.swf','tigerdirect','toolbar=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,width=275,height=156')'><img height='125' border='0' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/nvidia_unified-arch.jpg'/></a></td><td height='115' width='83%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>NVIDIA<br/> Unified Architecture</b><br/><br/> Fully unified shader core dynamically allocates processing power to geometry,<br/> vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations, delivering an incredibly<br/> true-to-life 3D graphics.<br/></span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table height='150' cellpadding='5' border='0' width='1109'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='115' width='17%'><a href='javascript:MM_openBrWindow('http://media.tigerdirect.com/swf/NVIDIA_lumenex_techdemo.swf','tigerdirect','toolbar=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,width=275,height=156')'><img height='125' border='0' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/nvidia_lumenex.jpg'/></a></td><td height='115' width='83%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>NVIDIA<br/> Lumenex™ Engine</b><br/><br/> Support for 128-bit and 64-bit floating point HDR with up to 16x anti-aliasing<br/><br/> delivering vividly realistic lighting effects while obliterating ‘jaggies’.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><br/><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='115' width='17%'><a href='javascript:MM_openBrWindow('http://media.tigerdirect.com/swf/NVIDIA_microsoft_directx10_techdemo.swf','tigerdirect','toolbar=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,width=275,height=156')'><img height='125' border='0' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/nvidia_directx10.jpg'/></a></td><td height='115' width='83%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>Microsoft<br/> DirectX 10 Geometry Shaders</b><br/><br/> Dynamic geometry creation smoothes surfaces and enables incredibly detailed<br/> environments, shadows, and effects. </span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><br/><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='115' width='17%'><a href='javascript:MM_openBrWindow('http://media.tigerdirect.com/swf/NVIDIA_quantum-efx_techdemo.swf','tigerdirect','toolbar=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=no,width=275,height=156')'><img height='125' border='0' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/nvidia_quantum-efx.jpg'/></a></td><td height='115' width='83%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>NVIDIA<br/> Quantum Effects™ Technology</b><br/><br/> Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation deliver<br/> amazing performance and visual effects such as smoke, fire, and explosions.</span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td width='6%'><img height='125' border='1' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/ATI_sm3.jpg'/></td><td height='109' width='94%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>Shader<br/> Model 4.0 Technology</b><br/><br/> Get your box geared up for the future of games with blazing fast shader<br/> performance and watch your characters sweat with Shader Model 4.0.</span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='101' rowspan='2'><img height='125' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/nVidia_purevideo-hd.jpg'/></td><td height='101'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>NVIDIA<br/> PureVideo HD Technology </b><br/><br/> Available on HD DVDs and Blu-ray discs, high-definition movies are bringing<br/> an exciting new video experience to PC users. NVIDIA® PureVideo™<br/> HD technology lets you enjoy cinematic-quality HD DVD and Blu-ray movies<br/> with low CPU utilization and power consumption, allowing higher quality<br/> movie playback and picture clarity.</span></p><br/><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td><img height='125' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/VideoCards/hdr.jpg'/></td><td height='111'><br/> <p> <span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>High<br/> Dynamic Range (HDR)</b><br/><br/> High dynamic-range(HDR) lighting effects bring environments to life for<br/> a truly immersive experience. It takes advantage of the subtle light,<br/> texture, and color intricacies to create incredibly realistic environments.<br/> </span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td height='139' width='6%'><img height='125' border='1' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/A455-7810/A455-7810-out2-hl.jpg'/></td><td height='139' width='94%'><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>Windows<br/> Vista Ready</b><br/><br/> Windows Vista is the first operating system to require a GPU (Graphics<br/> Processing Unit) to realize the best experience possible.</span></p><br/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding='5' border='0' width='100%'><tbody><tr valign='top'><td><img height='125' width='125' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemdetails/VideoCards/pci_express.jpg'/></td><td><br/> <p><span style='font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 78%;'><b>PCI Express<br/> 2.0 Support<br/><br/> </b>PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate<br/> from 2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance<br/> boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express<br/> 2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of<br/> a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow<br/> product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve<br/> high performance. (backwards compatible with PCI Express)<br/><br/> </span></p><br/> </td></tr></tbody></table> <img height='2' width='100%' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/item-details/duopixel.gif'/><br/><br/><big><big><b>Specifications<br/></b></big></big><br/><br/><br/><table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' width='100%' id='header_specs1' class='viss'><tbody><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> GPU/VPU:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> RAMDAC:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>Dual 400 MHz</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Additional Features:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>HDCP Enabled</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>HDTV Ready</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>SLI Ready</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>OpenGL 2.0</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>DirectX 10</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>PCI Express 2.0</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>Vista Certified</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Maximum Resolution:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>2560 x 1600 (Digital)</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' width='100%' id='header_specs2' class='viss'><tbody><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Video Memory:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>512MB</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Memory Type:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>DDR3</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Core Clock:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>600 MHz</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Memory Clock:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>1800 MHz</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Stream Processors:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>112</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' width='100%' id='header_specs3' class='viss'><tbody><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Interface Type:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>PCI Express 2.0</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Interface Speed:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>x16</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Connector(s):<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>Dual DVI (Dual Link)</td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><br/><br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>HDTV/S-Video</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td width='5%'><br/></td><td width='45%' class='techspec'><img align='absmiddle' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/gfx-blkbullet.jpg'/><br/> Multiple Monitors Support:<br/> </td><td align='left' width='60%' class='techvalue'>Yes</td></tr><tr><td height='1'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td><td height='1' bgcolor='#f5f5f5' colspan='2'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr><tr><td colspan='3'><img height='1' width='1' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/main/pixel-clr.gif'/></td></tr></tbody></table><img height='10' width='100%' src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/item-details/clearpixel.gif'/><big><b><span class='font_size4bold'>Detailed Features</span></b></big><br/><br/><table cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' width='100%' class='font_size3'><tbody><tr><td><p><b>A Closer Look</b></p><br/><p align='center'><b><img src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/P450-8830/P450-8830-out2-hl.jpg'/><br/><br/><img src='http://images.tigerdirect.com/itemDetails/P450-8830/P450-8830-out3-hl.jpg'/></b></p><br/><br/><p><b>Features</b><br/><br/></p><ul><li><b>Full DirectX 10 Support<br/><br/></b>World's first DirecX 10 GPU with full Shader Model 4.0 support delivers<br/>unparalleled levels of graphic realism and film-quality effects</li><li><b>OpenGL 2.0 Optimizations and Support</b><br/><br/>Ensures top-Notch compatiblity and performance for OpenGL applications</li><li><b>NVIDIA Lumenex Engine</b><br/><br/>Delivers stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fastfrmae<br/>rates </li><li><b>NVIDIA Quantum Effects Technology<br/><br/></b>Advanced shader processors architected for physics computation enable<br/>a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU - all<br/>while freeing the CPU to run the game engine and AI</li><li><b>GigaThread™ Technology</b><br/><br/>Massively multi-threaded architecture supports thousands of independent, simultaneous<br/>threads, providing extreme processing efficiency in advanced, next generation<br/>shader programs. </li><li><b>NVIDIA® PureVideo™ HD Technology</b><br/><br/>Second generation NVIDIA PureVideo® HD engine delivers outstanding Blu-ray<br/>and HD DVD movie quality with drastically reduced power consumption </li></ul><br/><p><b>Minimum System Requirements</b></p><br/><ul><li>1GB of system memory<br/><br/></li><li>CD-ROM drive<br/><br/></li><li>50MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation<br/><br/></li><li>Microsoft Windows XP operating system<br/><br/></li><li>PCI Express-compliant motherboard with one vacant PCI Express x16 slot<br/><br/></li><li>450W PCI Express-compliant system power supply with a combined 12V current<br/>rating of 30A or more.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><div class='blogger-post-footer'><script type='text/javascript'><br/></script><br/><script 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Stainless steel shaft, ergonomic controls, integrat</font><font face='Arial' size='2'>ed <br/>chronograp</font><font face='Arial' size='2'>h and separate throttle quadrant ensure a smooth, accurate and totally <br/>realistic flying experience. Plus with the Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant <br/>you can set the levers to control aircraft throttles, adjust elevator trim, fuel <br/>mixture or even to engage reverse thrust during landing. The Saitek Pro Flight <br/>Throttle Quadrant will work in any major flight simulation to give you all the <br/>control you need</font></p><br/><br/><br/><p><font face='Arial' color='#0000ff' size='2'><span class='bodytext'><b>Features</b></span></font></p><br/><ul><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Durable Stainless Steel shaft with precision <br/> bearings gives smooth and predictable elevator and aileron control.</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Used with supplied SST Programming software, <br/> integrated mode switch trebles the number of controls you have at your <br/> fingertips.</font><font><font face='Arial, Helvetica' size='-1'><img height='200' border='0' width='200' src='http://www.crazypc.com/images/inputdevices/joysticks/Yoke/frontfull.jpg' style='float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;'/></font></font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Accurately time each leg of your flight plan <br/> with the integrated chronograph.</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Separate throttle quadrant with additional <br/> switches to configure any combination of throttle, flaps, mixture or prop <br/> pitch. Mount on top, in front of your desk, pilot or co-pilot side so that <br/> the controls are exactly where you want them.</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Unique, 2-position desk clamp keeps your <br/> Yoke and Quadrant securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying <br/> conditions.</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Use the integrated USB Hub to easily connect <br/> other parts of the Saitek Pro Flight range of products, such as additional <br/> Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant or Pro Flight Instrument Panel (Both Sold <br/> Separately).</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Saitek's powerful Saitek Smart Technology <br/> (SST) programming software allows gamers to configure their controls to suit <br/> their preferred gaming style, and to save the configurations as personal <br/> profiles.</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>14 buttons</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>POV Hat Switch</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>3-position Mode Switch</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>3 axis levers on Quadrant</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Elevator and Aileron Axes on Yoke<br/><br/> </font><font><font face='Arial, Helvetica' size='-1'><img height='200' border='0' width='200' src='http://www.crazypc.com/images/inputdevices/joysticks/proflight/proflightfull.jpg' style='float: left; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-right: 10px;'/></font></font></li></ul><br/><p><font face='Arial' color='#0000ff' size='2'><span class='bodytext'><b><br/>Specifications</b></span></font></p><br/><ul><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>Supports Window XP/XP64/and Vista (all <br/> versions)</font></li><li><font face='Arial' size='2'>USB 2.0 port</font></li></ul></font><div class='blogger-post-footer'><script type='text/javascript'><br/></script><br/><script type='text/javascript'><br/>src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br/></script></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Driven by the DUO-N card, the dual PCI-E x16 slots can provide two full bandwidth, 16-lane logical PCI-E connections, supporting twice the bandwidth of dual x8 designs. This dual PCI-E x16 design ensures maximum graphics performance for next-generation GPUs and games.</p> <p>To meet the needs of the most demanding gamers who continually seek better performance for higher scores - the KN2 SLI also features the nTune utility, a performance optimisation tool that enables performance enthusiasts to overclock easily, safely and automatically. </p> <div class="itemImage"><img src="http://img.hexus.net/v2/press_releases/ecs/KN2SLI2.jpg" alt="ECS KN2 SLI" width="500" border="0" height="416" /></div> <p>Along with supercharged performance, the KN2 SLI delivers storage convenience and security. Embedding NVIDIA’s advanced NFORCE4 SLI x16 chipset, the KN2 SLI features MediaShield storage technology, providing RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 functionality for safe and easy storage of digital media assets plus SATA II and NCQ for high disk performance. Better yet, NVIDIA ActiveArmor technology activates secure networking as soon as the PC is powered up, delivering the highest level of network security and system performance by protecting the PC from virus intrusion.</p><p><span class="text"><strong>NVIDIA nForce4 SLI <b>Platforms Define the Standard for Expandable PCs</b> </strong></span></p> <p> NVIDIA nForce®4 SLI media and communications processors (MCPs) offer blistering graphics and system performance and overall PC performance for both AMD and Intel platforms. With the power of <a href="http://www.slizone.com/">NVIDIA SLI™ technology</a> you can connect two NVIDIA SLI-Ready PCI Express® graphics cards for mind-blowing gameplay with brilliant and intensive 3D graphics. You can even use the second PCI Express slot to take advantage of future technologies that will be designed around the PCI Express standard. </p></td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="384" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2" width="384" bgcolor="#d9d9d9" height="9"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/images/nforce/vista_top.jpg" alt="" width="384" border="0" height="9" /></td> </tr> <tr> <!--<td width="81" bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><a href="/page/technology_vista_main.html"><img src="/content/images/nforce/vista_mid.jpg" width="81" height="90" border="0" alt="" /></a></td>--> <td valign="top" width="384" bgcolor="#d9d9d9"><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 10px;"><b>Windows Vista™ Capable</b><br />NVIDIA nForce®4-based motherboards are perfect for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ when coupled with an NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card and 512MB of system memory.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nvidia.com/page/technology_vista_main.html"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/images/nforce/learn-more.jpg" alt="Learn More" width="87" align="right" border="0" height="23" /></a></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" width="384" bgcolor="#d9d9d9" height="9"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/images/nforce/vista_bottom.jpg" alt="" width="384" border="0" height="9" /></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><br /><p> The unique low-latency architecture of the NVIDIA nForce4 SLI MCPs offers one of the industry’s best core-logic solution with outstanding performance that features the latest technologies—SLI technology, PCI Express, high-speed networking, and high-performance storage—and ensures that your PC stays ready for the newest games, future applications, and next-generation PC specifications.<br /><br /></p> </td> <td width="2"><br /></td></tr> <tr> <td><br /></td> <td class="additionalinfo" colspan="2"><p><b> SLI-Ready Now Available for Many Budgets</b></p> <p>SLI-Ready PCs and motherboards were once available only to the most elite PC enthusiasts. Now, NVIDIA and its partners deliver award-winning SLI technology to many more users. For a complete list of SLI-Ready motherboards, components, and PCs, visit <a href="http://www.slizone.com/object/slizone_build.html">SLIZone</a>.<br /><br /></p></td> <td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table width="496" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="3"><img alt="Key Features" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/13939/img13939.jpg" border="0" /></td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td><a href="http://www.nvidia.com/page/sli.html"><img alt="SLI.jpg" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/10578/sli_ready.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a> </td> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.nvidia.com/images/shim.gif" width="20" /></td> <td><a class="featuredTechnologyHeader" href="http://www.nvidia.com/page/sli.html">SLI™-Ready for extreme performance</a><br /><span class="additionalInfo">Supports two NVIDIA SLI-ready graphics cards for scalable performance. NVIDIA nForce4 SLI MCPs include dedicated SLI hardware to maximize gaming performance.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/10578/feature-bar.jpg" width="496" height="16" /><br /><br /><table width="496" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td><a class="featuredTechnologyHeader" href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/sysutility.html"><img alt="NVIDIA nTune" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/10578/ntune.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a></td> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.nvidia.com/images/shim.gif" width="20" /></td> <td><a class="featuredTechnologyHeader" href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/sysutility.html">NVIDIA nTune™ - Optimized PC Performance </a><br /> <span class="additionalInfo">Enables one of the safest and easiest ways to optimize your PC and squeeze more performance out of the box. Faster than tuning by hand, nTune delivers optimal settings for bus speeds, HyperTransport, memory timings, CPU registers, fans, and voltages in a safe, easy-to-use Microsoft® Windows® interface. Provides the ability to overclock system settings without entering the BIOS or changing hardware jumpers.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/10578/feature-bar.jpg" width="496" height="16" /><br /><br /> <table width="496" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr valign="top"><td><a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/feature_raid.html"><img alt="NVIDIA MediaShield" src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/CP/10578/raid.jpg" align="left" border="0" /></a> </td> <td><img alt="" src="http://www.nvidia.com/images/shim.gif" width="20" /></td> <td><a class="featuredTechnologyHeader" href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/feature_raid.html">NVIDIA MediaShield™ - Advanced storage with RAID technology</a><br /> <span class="additionalInfo">Unique support for four SATA 3Gb/s and four ATA-133 drives. RAID 5*, 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 support, enabling fast disk data transfers. Allows RAID arrays across both SATA and PATA hard drives and provides advanced features like the NVIDIA disk alert system that immediately alerts you if a drive fails, and dedicated spare disks that will automatically rebuild if a failed hard drive is detected. (*RAID 5 supported only for Intel platforms)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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In fact, the GeForce GTX 280 and 9800 GX2 were more powerful than the Radeon HD 4870. The Radeon HD 4800 series cards, however, were still excellent cards and they were offered at extremely competitive prices, which put significant pressure on NVIDA. At the time of their launch, the Radeon HD 4850 and Radeon HD 4870 were both less expensive and more powerful than the GeForce 9800 GTX and GeForce GTX 260, respectively. Since then, NVIDIA has reacted with a quick round of price cuts.<br /><br />While enthusiasts were contemplating the purchase of a new Radeon or GeForce, AMD then planted another seed and released some concrete details regarding the Radeon HD 4870 X2, as if to say, <em>"Yeah, we've got you covered at the $300 price point and a new, ultra powerful behemoth is coming real soon too. Maybe you should hold onto your upgrade money for a bit?"<br /></em><br />That behemoth is the Radeon HD 4870 X2. As its name suggests, the card features two RV770 GPUs running in tandem, for what is effectively a Radeon HD 4870 CrossFire configuration on a single PCB. Other than its pair of GPUs, however, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 has a few more differentiating factors we'll need to tell you about. Read on for the full scoop...<br /><br /> </p> <p align="center"><img alt="" src="http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1197/radeon-hd-4870-x2.jpg" /><br /><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;">ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2 Cards (Codename R700)<br /> </span></em></strong> </p> <p> </p><table itxtvisited="1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody itxtvisited="1"> <tr itxtvisited="1"> <td style="width: 45px; height: 55px;" itxtvisited="1" valign="center" align="middle"> <p itxtvisited="1" align="left"><strong><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><img alt="" src="http://www.hothardware.com/article_helpers/icons/features.gif" /></span></em></strong></p></td> <td itxtvisited="1"> <table itxtvisited="1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody itxtvisited="1"> <tr itxtvisited="1"> <td itxtvisited="1" bgcolor="#f0f0f0" height="22"> <div itxtvisited="1" align="left"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><strong>AMD ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series</strong></span></div></td></tr> <tr itxtvisited="1"> <td itxtvisited="1" bgcolor="#000066" height="22"> <div itxtvisited="1" align="left"><span style="font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong itxtvisited="1">Specifications and Features</strong></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p> <p> </p><table style="width: 610px;" align="center" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 50%;" valign="top" align="left"> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>956 million transistors on 55nm fabrication process </strong></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>PCI Express 2.0 x16 bus interface </strong></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>256-bit GDDR3/GDDR5 memory interface </strong></span> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support</strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Shader Model 4.1 </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">32-bit floating point texture filtering </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Indexed cube map arrays </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Independent blend modes per render target </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Pixel coverage sample masking </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Read/write multi-sample surfaces with shaders </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Gather4 texture fetching</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>Unified Superscalar Shader Architecture </strong></span></p> <ul><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">800 stream processing units </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Dynamic load balancing and resource allocation for vertex, geometry, and pixel shaders </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Common instruction set and texture unit access supported for all types of shaders </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Dedicated branch execution units and texture address processors</span></li></ul> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">128-bit floating point precision for all operations </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Command processor for reduced CPU overhead </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Shader instruction and constant caches </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Up to 160 texture fetches per clock cycle </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Up to 128 textures per pixel </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Fully associative multi-level texture cache design </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">DXTC and 3Dc+ texture compression </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High resolution texture support (up to 8192 x 8192) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Fully associative texture Z/stencil cache designs </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Double-sided hierarchical Z/stencil buffer </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Early Z test, Re-Z, Z Range optimization, and Fast Z Clear </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lossless Z & stencil compression (up to 128:1) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lossless color compression (up to 8:1) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">8 render targets (MRTs) with anti-aliasing support </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Physics processing support</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Dynamic Geometry Acceleration </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High performance vertex cache </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Programmable tessellation unit </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Accelerated geometry shader path for geometry amplification </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Memory read/write cache for improved stream output performance</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Anti-aliasing features </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Multi-sample anti-aliasing (2, 4 or 8 samples per pixel) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Up to 24x Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing (CFAA) for improved quality </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Adaptive super-sampling and multi-sampling </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Gamma correct </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Super AA (ATI CrossFireX configurations only) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">All anti-aliasing features compatible with HDR rendering</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Texture filtering features </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">2x/4x/8x/16x high quality adaptive anisotropic filtering modes (up to 128 taps per pixel) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">128-bit floating point HDR texture filtering </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">sRGB filtering (gamma/degamma) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Percentage Closer Filtering (PCF) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Depth & stencil texture (DST) format support </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Shared exponent HDR (RGBE 9:9:9:5) texture format support</span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">OpenGL 2.0 support</span></li></ul></span> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>ATI PowerPlay </strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Advanced power management technology for optimal performance and power savings </span> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Performance-on-Demand </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Constantly monitors GPU activity, dynamically adjusting clocks and voltage based on user scenario </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Clock and memory speed throttling </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Voltage switching </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Dynamic clock gating</span></li></ul> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Central thermal management – on-chip sensor monitors GPU temperature and triggers thermal actions as required</span></li></ul></li></td> <td style="width: 50%;" valign="top" align="left"> <li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>ATI Avivo HD Video and Display Platform </strong></span></p> <ul><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">2nd generation Unified Video Decoder (UVD 2) </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Enabling hardware decode acceleration of H.264, VC-1 and MPEG-2 </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Dual stream playback (or Picture-in-picture)</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Hardware MPEG-1, and DivX video decode acceleration </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Motion compensation and IDCT</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>ATI Avivo Video Post Processor</strong> </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">New enhanced DVD upconversion to HD new! </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">New automatic and dynamic contrast adjustment new! </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Color space conversion </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Chroma subsampling format conversion </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Horizontal and vertical scaling </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Gamma correction </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Advanced vector adaptive per-pixel de-interlacing </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">De-blocking and noise reduction filtering </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Detail enhancement </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Inverse telecine (2:2 and 3:2 pull-down correction) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Bad edit correction </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Full score in HQV (SD) and HQV (HD) video quality benchmarks</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Two independent display controllers </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Drive two displays simultaneously with independent resolutions, refresh rates, color controls and video overlays for each display </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Full 30-bit display processing </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Programmable piecewise linear gamma correction, color correction, and color space conversion </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Spatial/temporal dithering provides 30-bit color quality on 24-bit and 18-bit displays </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High quality pre- and post-scaling engines, with underscan support for all display outputs </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Content-adaptive de-flicker filtering for interlaced displays </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Fast, glitch-free mode switching </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Hardware cursor</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Two integrated DVI display outputs </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Primary supports 18-, 24-, and 30-bit digital displays at all resolutions up to 1920x1200 (single-link DVI) or 2560x1600 (dual-link DVI) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Secondary supports 18-, 24-, and 30-bit digital displays at all resolutions up to 1920x1200 (single-link DVI only)3 </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Each includes a dual-link HDCP encoder with on-chip key storage for high resolution playback of protected content4</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Two integrated 400MHz 30-bit RAMDACs </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Each supports analog displays connected by VGA at all resolutions up to 2048x15363</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">DisplayPort output support </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supports 24- and 30-bit displays at all resolutions up to 2560x16003</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">HDMI output support </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supports all display resolutions up to 1920x10803 </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">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</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Integrated AMD Xilleon HDTV encoder </span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Provides high quality analog TV output (component/S-video/composite) </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Supports SDTV and HDTV resolutions </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Underscan and overscan compensation </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and H.264/AVC encoding and transcoding </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Seamless integration of pixel shaders with video in real time </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">VGA mode support on all display outputs</span></li></ul> </li><li> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>ATI CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology </strong></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Scale up rendering performance and image quality with two GPUs </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Integrated compositing engine </span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 8pt;">High performance dual channel bridge interconnect</span></li></ul></li></ul> <p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <img alt="" src="http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1172/chips.jpg" /></td></tr></tbody></table></li></td></tr></tbody></table> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">As the above list of specifications and features show, the new Radeon HD 4870 X2 has the exact same features as the Radeon HD 4870; it just has two GPUs. Like the other members of the Radeon HD 4800 series, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 offers DX10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 support, the GPUs are manufactured on TSMC's 55nm process node, and both support ATI's CrossFireX multi-GPU technology.<br /><br />Because we've covered essentially all of the shared features of the Radeon HD 4800 and 3800 series cards before, we won't be going into them in depth again here. However, we would recommend taking a look at a few recent articles to brush up on the tech if you're so inclined.</span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.hothardware.com/articles/ATI-Radeon-HD-4850-and-4870-RV770-Has-Arrived/" target="_blank">ATI Radeon HD 4850 and 4870: RV770 Has Arrived</a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.hothardware.com/articles/R680_Has_Landed_ATI_Radeon_HD_3870_X2/" target="_blank">R680 Has Landed: ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2</a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.hothardware.com/articles/ATI_Radeon_HD_3870_and_3850_55nm_RV670/" target="_blank">ATI Radeon HD 3870 and 3850: 55nm RV670</a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.hothardware.com/articles/ATI_Catalyst_83_Sneak_Peek_CrossFireX_and_More/" target="_blank">ATI Catalyst 8.3 Sneak Peek: CrossFireX and More</a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.hothardware.com/articles/AMD_Hybrid_CrossFire_Sneak_Peak/" target="_blank">AMD Hybrid CrossFire Sneak Peek</a></span></li></ul> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Perusing the sampling of articles above will lay the groundwork for much of what we'll be showing you on the pages ahead. But to reiterate some of what we explained in our initial coverage of the RV770, AMD is touting the GPU as the first solution to offer 1 TFLOPS of compute power, with higher clocked and multi-GPU offerings capable of even more.<br /><br /><p itxtvisited="1"><a href="javascript:winopen('http://www.hothardware.com/image_popup.aspx?image=big_rv770_die.jpg&articleid=7111&t=n','hothardwareimage',%20600,600);"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><img style="width: 153px; height: 150px;" alt="" src="http://www.hothardware.com/newsimages/Item7111/small_rv770_die.jpg" vspace="3" align="right" border="0" hspace="3" /></span></a></p> <p>AMD acheived this feat by increasing the population of the architecture's SP count from 320 on the older RV670 to a 800 on the RV770. AA and Z/Stencil performance were enhanced as well, and the number of texture units was increased from 16 to 40. The 800 stream processing units are grouped in a new SIMD core layout, and the texture units, ROPs, and cache have been restructured to minimize transistor count, while also increasing performance. With the RV770, AMD claims that the SPs in the GPU offer 40% more performance per square millimeter that the previous generation, and that more aggressive clock gating offers improved performance per watt as well. Likewise, the newly streamlined design of the RV770 texture units reportedly offer 70% more performance per square mm with double the texture cache bandwidth and large increases in 32- and 64-bit filter rates. </p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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</script></div>Pritesh Guptahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16280025700717676499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004753161190132340.post-27141369452679959352008-09-22T03:58:00.000-07:002008-09-22T04:03:52.938-07:00Nvidia GeForce GTX 280<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1167/GeForce_GTX_280.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.hothardware.com/articleimages/Item1167/GeForce_GTX_280.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><h1 class="productName"> </h1><div id="intro"><p class="shortDesc"><br /></p><p class="shortDesc">Get pulled deeper into the gaming experience and HD video than ever before with the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280 GPU. With this GPU, both performance and immersion are absolute.</p><p class="shortDesc"> <!-- div for overflow --> <!--<div style="width:620px;height:730px;overflow:auto">--> <span class="intro">Experience high definition worlds, lifelike characters, and forces of nature so powerful that your palms sweat and your heart races with every frame. Beyond games, watch Blu-ray movies and transcode video up to 7X faster than traditional CPUs<sup>1</sup>.</span></p><p class="shortDesc"><br /></p><div id="MovieContainer1" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; display: none; text-align: center; width: 619px; height: 462px; z-index: 999;"> <div id="MovieOverlayMiddle" style="height: 292px;"> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="Movie1" viewastext="" width="450" height="292"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"> <param name="movie" value="/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie1.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"> <embed src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie1.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="Movie1" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="450" height="292"></embed> </object> </div> </div> <div id="MovieContainer2" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; display: none; text-align: center; width: 619px; height: 462px; z-index: 999;"> <div id="MovieOverlayMiddle" style="height: 292px;"> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="Movie2" viewastext="" width="450" height="292"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"> <param name="movie" value="/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie2.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"> <embed src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie2.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="Movie2" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="450" height="292"></embed> </object> </div> </div> <div id="MovieContainer3" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; display: none; text-align: center; width: 619px; height: 462px; z-index: 999;"> <div id="MovieOverlayMiddle" style="height: 292px;"> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="Movie3" viewastext="" width="450" height="292"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"> <param name="movie" value="/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie3.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"> <embed src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie3.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="Movie3" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="450" height="292"></embed> </object> </div> </div> <!-- end videos --> <table width="95%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="220"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/AgeofConan.JPG" alt="" style="margin-right: 20px;" width="190" border="0" height="142" /><br /></td> <td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" valign="top"><b>Gaming that shakes you to the core</b><br />With more gaming horsepower than ever before and 1GB of memory, the GeForce GTX 280 GPU’s 240 processing cores make games such as <i>Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures and Bionic Commando<sup>®</sup></i> feel like the real thing. Its powerful NVIDIA PhysX<sup>™</sup> technology creates rich, immersive physical effects with stunningly accurate realism. Experience absolute immersion and a 50% pure performance boost than prior generation GPUs with the GeForce GTX 280 GPU.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" style="font-family: arial,sans serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><i>Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures</i>. © 2008 Funcom, All rights Reserved, © 2008 Conan Properties International LLC. CONAN®, CONAN THE BARBARIAN® and related logos, characters, names, and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Conan Properties International LLC unless otherwise noted.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /><table width="95%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);" valign="top" width="220"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/japan_temple.jpg" alt="" style="margin-right: 20px;" width="190" border="0" height="142" /><br />PicLens. © 2008 Cooliris, Inc.</td> <td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" valign="top"><b>The power to take you beyond</b><br />Beyond the field of play, GeForce GTX 280 seamlessly shifts tasks from the CPU to the GPU, allowing you to dive into the latest Blu-ray movie, surf the web in 3D, or transcode video to a personal video player up to 7x faster than traditional CPUs<sup>1</sup>. Now you can work and play at full speed.</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <br /><!-- <table width="90%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"> <tr> <td valign="top" width="190"><img src="/docs/IO/55506/Windows_Flip3D.jpg" alt="" width="190" height="130" border="0" style="margin-right:20px;" /></td> <td valign="top" style="font:12px/18px arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;"><b>Enhanced Microsoft Windows Vista experience</b><br />Dedicated graphics processor accelerates Windows Vista features including Windows Vista Photo Gallery, taskbar live preview, and Flip 3D. Support for multiple monitors also provides more desktop real estate and allows for efficient multi-tasking. </td> </tr> </table>--> <p style="font-family: arial; font-style: oblique; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 10px; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">1 – Requires application support for CUDA technology.</p> <!-- </div>--> <!-- end overflow div--> <div id="TextOverviewFeatures" style="display: none;"> <ul class="overflow2"><li><b>2nd Generation NVIDIA Unified Architecture:</b> Second generation architecture delivers up to 50% more gaming performance over the first generation through 240 enhanced processing cores that provide incredible shading horsepower.</li><li><b>NVIDIA PhysX™-Ready<sup>1</sup>:</b> GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.</li><li><b>3-way NVIDIA SLI® Technology<sup>2</sup>:</b> Industry leading 3-way NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling by implementing 3-way AFR (Alternate Frame Rendering) for the world’s fastest gaming solution under Windows Vista with solid, state-of-the-art drivers.</li><li><b>NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology<sup>3</sup>:</b> CUDA technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s processing cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks – such as video encoding – delivering up to 7x performance over traditional CPUs.</li><li><b>NVIDIA PureVideo® HD Technology<sup>4</sup></b> The combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video.</li><!--<li><b>NVIDIA HybridPower™ Technology<sup>5</sup></b> Lets you switch from the GeForce GTX 280 graphics card to the motherboard GeForce GPU when running non graphically-intensive applications for a quiet, low power PC experience.</li>--></ul> <p class="additionalInfo"> <sup>1</sup> The GeForce GTX 280 GPU ships with hardware support for NVIDIA PhysX technology. NVIDIA PhysX drivers are required to experience in-game GPU PhysX acceleration. Refer to <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/PhysX">www.nvidia.com/PhysX</a> for more information.<br /><sup>2</sup> NVIDIA SLI-certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. A GeForce GTX 280 GPU must be paired with another GeForce GTX 280 GPU (graphics card manufacturer can be different). SLI requires sufficient system cooling and a compatible power supply. Visit <a href="http://www.slizone.com/">www.slizone.com</a> for more information and a listing of SLI-Certified components.<br /><sup>3</sup> Requires application support for CUDA technology.<br /><sup>4</sup> Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.<br /><!--<sup>5</sup> Requires NVIDIA HybridPower™-enabled motherboard.--> </p> </div> <div id="TextSpecs" style="display: none;"> <div id="overflow2"> <div id="features2"> <p><b>Note:</b> The below specifications represent the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 280 GPUs incorporated into NVIDIA's reference graphics card design. Graphics card specifications may vary by Add-in-card manufacturer. Please refer to the Add-in-card manufacturers' website for actual shipping specifications.</p> <table class="specTable" width="560" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <thead> <td width="300"></td> <td class="colHeading" align="center"> </td> </thead> <tbody><tr> <td class="topleftDark"><b>GPU Engine Specs:</b></td> <td class="toprightLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Processor Cores</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">240</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Graphics Clock (MHz)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">602 MHz</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Processor Clock (MHz)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">1296 MHz</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Texture Fill Rate (billion/sec)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">48.2</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="innerDark"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark"><b>Memory Specs:</b></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Memory Clock (MHz)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">1107 MHz</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Standard Memory Config</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">1GB GDDR3</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Memory Interface Width</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">512-bit</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Memory Bandwidth (GB/sec)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">141.7</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="innerDark"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark"><b>Feature Support:</b></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">NVIDIA SLI®-ready<sup>1</sup></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2-/3-way</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">NVIDIA PureVideo® Technology<sup>2</sup></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">HD</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">NVIDIA PhysX™-ready<sup>3</sup></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/checkmark.gif" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/checkmark.gif" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">GeForce Boost</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Microsoft DirectX</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">OpenGL</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2.1</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Bus Support</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">PCI-E 2.0 x16</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Certified for Windows Vista</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/checkmark.gif" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="innerDark"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark"><b>Display Support:</b></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Maximum Digital Resolution</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2560 X 1600</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Maximum VGA Resolution</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2048 X 1536</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Standard Display Connectors</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2 dual-link DVI and 1 analog HDTV-out</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Multi Monitor (# of displays)</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">2</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">HDCP<sup>4</sup></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/checkmark.gif" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">HDMI<sup>5</sup></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">Via Adapter</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Audio Input for HDMI</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">SPDIF</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="innerDark"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark"><b>Standard Graphics Card Dimensions:</b></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Height</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">4.376 inches (111 mm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Length</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">10.5 inches (267 mm)</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Width</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">Dual-slot</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="innerDark"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark"><b>Thermal and Power Specs:</b></td> <td class="innerLight" align="center"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Maximum GPU Temperature</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">105C</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Maximum Graphics Card Power</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">236W</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="innerDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Minimum System Power Requirement</td> <td class="innerLight" align="center">550W</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="bottomleftDark" style="font-weight: normal;">Supplementary Power Connectors</td> <td class="bottomrightLight" align="center">One 8-pin + one 6-pin</td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p>For detailed features please click <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/GTX_GPU_Datasheet.pdf">here</a>. (72.6 KB PDF)</p> <p class="additionalInfo"> <sup>1 - </sup>NVIDIA SLI certified versions of GeForce PCI Express GPUs only. A GeForce GPU must be paired with an identical GPU, regardless of graphics card manufacturer. SLI requires sufficient system cooling and a compatible power supply. Visit <a href="http://www.slizone.com/">www.slizone.com</a> for more information and a listing of SLI-Certified components.<br /><sup>2 - </sup>Feature requires supported video software. Features may vary by product.<br /><sup>3 - </sup>Certain GeForce GPUs ship with hardware support for NVIDIA PhysX technology. NVIDIA PhysX drivers are required to experience in-game GPU PhysX acceleration. Refer to <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/PhysX">www.nvidia.com/PhysX</a> for more information.<br /><sup>4 - </sup>Playback of HDCP-protected content requires other HDCP-compatible components.<br /><sup>5 - </sup>Requires HDMI-compliant graphics card and DVI-to-HDMI adapter. </p><br /></div></div> </div> <div id="TextDrivers" style="display: none;"> Download the latest drivers <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us&ptid=1&psid=52&pid=0">here</a>.<br /><br /> For technical brief information, click <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/55506/GeForce_GTX_200_GPU_Technical_Brief.pdf">here</a>. (1.36 MB PDF)<br /><br /><br /> <table width="95%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td valign="top" width="220"><a href="javascript:%20Movie('MovieContainer4',%20'Movie4').show();"><img src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/flash/FLV/gf_200_series/images/Medusa_demo.jpg" alt="" style="margin-right: 20px;" width="190" border="0" height="142" /></a></td> <td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" valign="top"> <b>Medusa by NVIDIA®</b><br />The Medusa demo is a NVIDIA's interpretation of the legendary snake-headed woman who's venomous gaze turned her victims to stone. You'll see we've taken a few liberties on this mythological tale.<br /><br />Medusa was designed to showcase the power and performance of NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 200 GPUs…Taking your gaming and effects beyond levels previously seen before.<br /><br />Watch the <a href="javascript:%20Movie('MovieContainer4',%20'Movie4').show();">Medusa Demo</a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <div id="MovieContainer4" style="position: absolute; top: 0px; display: none; text-align: center; width: 619px; height: 462px; z-index: 999;"> <div id="MovieOverlayMiddle" style="height: 292px;"> <object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=8,0,0,0" id="Movie4" viewastext="" width="450" height="292"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"> <param name="movie" value="/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie4.swf"> <param name="quality" value="high"> <param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"> <embed src="http://www.nvidia.com/content/flash/SWFs/gf_200_series/movie4.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" name="Movie4" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="450" height="292"></embed> </object> </div> </div> <!-- <div id="DriverDetails"> <h3 class="sectionHeader">Drivers</h3> <b>Windows XP</b> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" align="center"> <tr> <td class="driverDarkTop" width="300">Driver:</td> <td id="DriverNameXP" class="driverLightTop"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDark">Version:</td> <td class="driverLight"><span id="DriverVersionXP"></span> <b><span id="DriverWHQLXP"></span></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDark">Release Date:</td> <td id="DriverDateXP" class="driverLight"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDarkBottom"> </td> <td class="driverLightBottom"><a href="" id="DriverURLXP">Download now</a></td> </tr> </table> <br /> <b>Windows Vista 32-bit</b> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="600" align="center"> <tr> <td class="driverDarkTop" width="300">Driver:</td> <td id="DriverNameVista" class="driverLightTop"></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDark">Version:</td> <td class="driverLight"><span id="DriverVersionVista"></span> <b><span id="DriverWHQLVista"></span></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDark">Release Date:</td> <td id="DriverDateVista" class="driverLight"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="driverDarkBottom"> </td> <td class="driverLightBottom"><a href="" id="DriverURLVista">Download now</a></td> </tr> </table> </div> --> </div> <div id="TextSupport" style="display: none;"> <div id="TextSupportContent"> <h3 class="sectionHeader">Hardware Support</h3> Technical Support, RMA requests, replacements and warranty issues for your NVIDIA based product are handled by the manufacturer of that product.<br /><br /> If your NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics card came as part of a computer purchase, <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/support_oem.html">click here</a>.<br /><br /> If you purchased your NVIDIA<sup>®</sup> GeForce<sup>®</sup> graphics card separately, <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/object/support_aic.html">click here</a>.<br /><br /> <br /> <b><a href="http://nvidia.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php">Knowledgebase</a></b><br /> Our knowledgebase is available online 24x7x365 and contains answers to the most common questions and issues.<br /><br /> <b><a href="http://forums.nvidia.com/">User Forums</a></b><br />Discuss NVIDIA based products, talk about the latest games, and share interesting issues, tips and solutions with your fellow NVIDIA users. </div> </div> <!--<div id="Resources"><b>Addtional Resources</b><br /><br /><a href=""><img src="/content/includes/images/us/product_detail/icon_acrobat.gif" width="14" height="14" border="0" style="float:left; margin:0px 5px 5px 0px;" />Download</a><br />(0KB PDF)</div>--> <br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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In addition to setting new records for blistering performance, the GA-X38-DQ6 features an all-new copper Silent Pipe thermal solution for both the chipset and CPU power MOSFET, dramatically reducing the temperature around the CPU. The GA-X38-DQ6 is also part of the GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Series of motherboards, featuring top quality electronic components which provide optimized power savings, ultra cooling and extended system durability.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"> </td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/WebPage/mb_070427_ud2/tech_070427_ud2.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_ultra_durable2.jpg" alt="Ultra Durable 2" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><b>Ultra Cooling</b> - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_mosfet1.jpg" align="left" /><br />Low RDS(on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging.<br /><a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/WebPage/mb_070427_ud2/data/tech_070427_ud2-1ultra.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_mosfet2.jpg" alt="Ultra Cooling" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> <b>Low Power Loss</b> - Ferrite Core Choke Design<br /><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_choke1.jpg" align="left" /> Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common iron core at high frequency.<br /><a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/WebPage/mb_070427_ud2/data/tech_070427_ud2-2low.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_choke2.jpg" alt="Low Power Loss" align="left" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Longer Life</b> - All-Solid Capacitor Design<br /><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_dq6-all-solid.jpg" align="left" /> Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors.<br /><a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/WebPage/mb_070427_ud2/data/tech_070427_ud2-3longer.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rd2_all-solid2.jpg" alt="Longer Life" align="left" border="0" /></a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_core2multi-core.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Intel<sup>®</sup> Core™ 2 multi-core and upcoming 45nm processors</span><br />GA-X38-DQ6 supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel multi-core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Intel<sup>®</sup> X38 Express Chipset</span><br />The Intel<sup>®</sup> X38 Express Chipsets support the latest multi-core processors with FSB 1066MHz, including the upcoming 45nm processors, with its record breaking performance and greater energy efficiency. Intel<sup>®</sup> X38 chipset, with optimized system memory capabilities, chipset over-speed protection removed for maximum overclocking, providing faster boot and application load times and additional power savings. Intel<sup>®</sup> X38 chipset also offer options for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory support, providing scalable options for users wanting to take advantage of higher memory performance with less power consumption to run next generation applications such as high-definition video and 3D visualization.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_45nm.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Smaller, Faster and More Efficient</span><br />GA-X38-DQ6 motherboards paired with Intel 45nm CPUs deliver the very best platform for multitasking, multimedia and high performance gaming. Not only do GIGABYTE's latest motherboards based on Intel Bearlake chipsets (including P35/P31/G33/G31) all support Intel's new generation, 45nm multi-core processors.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_vista_certified.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Windows Vista Premium Logo Certified</span><br />Windows Vista Premium promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. With X38/G33/P965/G965/946/945 solutions all enabling support for Vista Premium, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop experience that will be more informative, intuitive and completely new...<a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/tech_061103_vista_features.htm" target="_blank">more</a> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_ddr21200.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Dual Channel DDR2 1200</span><br />Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 1200 memory, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.<br /><span style="color:red;"> * Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information. </span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_pci-e_2.0.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">PCI-E 2.0 Interface</span><br />PCI-E 2.0 doubles the bus standard's bandwidth from 2.5 Gbit/s to 5 Gbit/s, meaning a x32 connector can transfer data at up to 16 GB/s in each direction. PCIe 2.0 also features improvements to the point-to-point data transfer protocol and its software architecture. </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_icon_sata2_raid5_100.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">SATA 3Gb/s storage interface</span><br />The SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. Native Command Queuing is a new specification that enables out-of-order execution of commands for efficient retrieval of data. Hot Plug support allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off power to the system.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_icon_ieee_1394_150.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">IEEE1394 motherboard</span><br />This motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"> </td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">ALC889A with DTS Connect Enables a Superior Audio Experience</span><br /><br /><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_alc889a_dts.jpg" align="left" /><br /><br /><b>Excellent Audio Performance</b><br />High-performance DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) with 106 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, designed especially for Windows Vista Premium PCs.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_blu-rayhd.jpg" align="left" /> <b>Blu-ray/HD DVD Full Rate Audio Support</b><br />The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD formats for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_alc889a_7.1.jpg" align="left" /> <b>7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output</b><br />The ALC889A provides support for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_ati_crossfirex.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">ATI CrossFireX</span><br />With support for ATI CrossFireX, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the GA-X38-DQ6 allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible with a dual graphics card solution.<br /><br /><span style="color:red;"> Attention: When attempting to enable ATI CrossfireX Technology on this board. In case of unable to get Crossfire Technology working normally, please make sure to use ATI graphic cards that have hardware Crossfire bridge. (Please refer to ATI official website for more Crossfire Technology supporting details: <a href="http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/charts.html" target="_blank">http://ati.amd.com/technology/crossfire/charts.html</a>) </span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_icon_matrix.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Intel<sup>®</sup> Matrix Storage Technology</span><br />Intel<sup>®</sup> Matrix Storage Technology, can deliver up to 80% faster storage performance with PCs equipped with two hard drives using RAID 0 data striping. Using RAID 1 data mirroring can protect against a hard drive failure by mirroring all data among two hard drives. In addition RAID 5 offers the fault-tolerant capability to automatically back up your most important files, while also providing faster disk access and adding storage capacity.<br /><br /><center> <img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/image/motherboard_icon_matrix_big.jpg" /></center></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_dual_lan.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Doubles the bandwidth</span><br />The GA-X38-DQ6 with Teaming functionality enabled allows the 2 single connections to act as a single connection for twice the bandwidth, improving overall throughput with lower CPU utilization.<br /><br /><b>Network fault tolerance</b><br />Prevents network downtime by transferring the workload from a failed port to a working port.<br /><br /><span style="color:red;"> (Note) To enable Teaming or Bonding (IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation) feature, it is required the connected network switch or router device supports 802.3.ad LACP function.<br />Please refer to your network switch or router device manual for further details. </span></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/MotherBoard_icon_GBLAN_150.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Gigabit LAN connectivity</span><br />The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_rohs.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">RoHS compliant</span><br />As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products. From components and material selection to production processes, make up of accessories, packaging/color boxes etc; GIGABYTE has carefully examined and designed this product to be 100% RoHS compliant. GIGABYTE will continue to develop RoHS compliant PC components and commit valuable resources to promoting and advancing RoHS directive goals and objectives.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-6q_quadbios.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Quad BIOS</span><br />Quad BIOS is a feature unique to GIGABYTE that includes DualBIOS™ and Express BIOS Rescue Technology. This combination delivers a safety assurance mechanism that sports a total of 4 copies of BIOS distributed between the Flash ROM, hard-disk and driver CD. This feature helps to reduce the affects of virus attacks or firmware damage and provides multi-layer BIOS protection that assures greater PC platform stability. <a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/how_does_quad_bios_work_dq6.htm" target="_blank">How does Quad BIOS work?</a> </td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-6q_cooling.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Quad Cooling</span><br />This revolutionary cooling design combines Crazy Cool and Silent-Pipe technology that includes heat sinks covering MOSFET modules, the north bridge and the south bridge. Additionally, the Crazy Cool enhances heat dissipation of the rear side of CPU and north bridge of the motherboard. Quad Cooling allows users to enjoy longer component lifetime through lower temperatures and absolute silence combined with the ultimate thermal performance on chipsets, CPU power components and the PCB.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-6q_quadesata2.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Quad e-SATA2</span><br />Four sets of external SATA ports based on the Serial ATA 3Gb/s storage specification allow effortless sharing and transfer of entertainment content and digital media on external devices. Designed for external SATA devices, Quad eSATA 2 delivers enhanced scalability and double the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saving On-The-Go.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-6q_triplephase.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Quad Triple Phase</span><br />An exclusive feature found only on GIGABYTE motherboards, this unique design incorporates Virtual 12 Power Phases to deliver steadier power and immediate current support for the CPU during heavy work loads or over-clocking. Additionally, Quad-Triple Phase helps to improve component lifespan system stability by delivering lower component temperature.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-6q_optimized.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Quad-Core Optimized</span><br />GIGABYTE has implemented optimized Quad-Core FSB routing and a Quad-Triple phase power design to ensure the highest levels of performance and stability from Quad-Core processors. With 4 cores and 2 shared L2 caches, Quad-Core processors provide the industry's best capability-per-watt solutions, delivering significant performance boosts and extended energy efficiency, making them the ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-s4_silent-pipe.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Silent-Pipe</span><br />The revolutionary Silent-Pipe Technology compliant GIGABYTE motherboards featuring 0dB soundless heat-pipe thermal cooling solution, convergence with GIGABYTE Crazy Cool Technology, enhances heat dissipation efficiency from the critical Chipsets and CPU power components...<a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/tech_20060605_silent.htm" target="_blank">more</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-s4_crossfire.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">CrossFire™</span><br />With support for CrossFire™, GIGABYTE pushes the envelope once again by delivering highly optimized performance and flexibility demanded by power users and extreme gaming enthusiasts. Designed to provide unmatched multi-GPU support with dual PCI Express connectivity, the GA-X38-DQ6 allows users to take advantage of the ultra smooth 3D rendering, blazing-fast frame rates and enhanced visual quality possible with a dual graphics card solution.</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-s4_speed.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Speed</span><br />The Speed compliant motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide intelligent over-clocking and over-voltage software settings through both hardware and software design...<a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/tech_20060605_speed.htm" target="_blank">more</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-s4_smart.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Smart</span><br />The Smart featured motherboards of GIGABYTE S-series provide GIGABYTE proprietary innovative software such as Download Center, @BIOS, Q-Flash, Xpress Install, Boot menu, and Smart Fan. BIOS and driver management now becomes much easier and user friendly through GIGABYTE Smart features!...<a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/tech_20060605_smart.htm" target="_blank">more</a></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" height="20"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/images/space_gray_1x1.gif" width="100%" height="1" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="80"><img src="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/Image/motherboard_overview_x38-s4_safe.jpg" width="80" border="0" /></td><td width="8"> </td><td valign="top"><span class="mb-news" style="color: rgb(253, 103, 36);">Safe</span><br />Safe is the key feature of GIGABYTE S-series motherboards with the following elements: Excellent hardware design reinforced BIOS protection through GIGABYTE Virtual Dual BIOS Technology and GIGABYTE BIOS Setting Recovery Technology. Unique system software such as Xpress Recovery 2, PC Health Monitor, HDD S.M.A.R.T., and C.O.M. further strengthen the stability and reliability of your PC!...<a href="http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/FileList/NewTech/2006_motherboard_newtech/tech_20060605_safe.htm" target="_blank">more</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />* The specification and pictures are subject to change without notice.<br />* All trademarks and logos are the properties of their respective holders.<br />* Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Some of these advanced new features include: greater performance at all previous given frequencies, up to 50-percent larger L2 caches, and expanded power management capabilities for new levels of energy efficiency. Also new to the next generation 45nm Core 2 Extreme are nearly 50 new Intel SSE4 instructions for speeding up the performance of media and high performance applications. </p><br /><br /><img src="http://image.alienware.com/images/product_detail_page_images/area-51_alx/oc.jpg" class="flt-left"><br /><h3>Let Alienware Push Your System to the Limit</h3><br /><p>The Area-51 ALX system is now available with the quad core Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 overclocked from 3.0GHz to 4.0 GHz core clock speed! Alienware factory overclocking increases your processor’s overall speed and performance. Alienware assures that all its overclocked systems still meet Alienware’s strict quality and performance guidelines before leaving the factory. Alienware factory overclocking does not void your system warranty.</p><br><br><br /><br /><!--<div class="flt-right" style="margin-bottom:10px;"><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tr><td><a title="Learn More About Windows Vista" href="/product_detail_pages/Area-51_ALX/Area-51_vista.aspx?SysCode=PC-AREA51-ALX-R7&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT#pdp-nav"><img src="http://image.alienware.com/images/intro_page_images/vista/vista_ultimate_blk.jpg" border="0"></a></td></tr></table><br /></div><br /><h3>Maximize Your Windows Vista® Experience</h3><br /><p>Want to get the most out of Windows Vista? Alienware can help. Since Windows Vista is the first Windows operating system that can scale to a computer’s hardware capabilities, how much you get out of Windows Vista is directly linked to how much technological force is packed into your PC. No problem. The latest graphics, processors, hard drives and memory are a given on any new Alienware system. So, while your neighbor with the conventional PC is marveling over the updated version of "Solitaire", you'll be busy enjoying essential Windows Vista features like DirectX 10, Aero, and Instant Search in their full glory on your new Alienware.<br /><a href="/product_detail_pages/Area-51_ALX/Area-51_vista.aspx?SysCode=PC-AREA51-ALX-R7&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT#pdp-nav">Learn more on how Alienware gives you the definitive Windows Vista experience.</a><br /></p><br /> <br />--><br /><img src="http://image.alienware.com/Images/product_detail_page_images/area-51_alx/graphics_crossfireX.jpg" alt="ATI® CrossFire™ Graphics" title="ATI® CrossFire™ Graphics" class="flt-left" style="margin-bottom: 20px;" height="220" width="248"><br /><h3>Get Caught in the CrossFireX</h3><br /><br /><p>The New ATI® Radeon™ HD 3870 X2 in CrossFireX™ technology is the DirectX® 10 screaming graphics firepower that ALX customers have been waiting for. These power-packed dual GPU graphics cards provide the stunning realism and immersive visual quality that propels you deep into your gameplay. Quad 512MB of GDDR3 onboard memory, and PCI-Express 2.0™ x16 GPU bus interface graphics compatibility, makes sure your next-gen DX10 games can get cranked up to their maximum settings without experiencing any lag in framerates. The new revolution in gaming graphics is Quad GPU technology.</p><br><br /><br /><img src="http://image.alienware.com/Images/product_detail_page_images/area-51_alx/four_tera.gif" alt="3 terabytes of storage" title="3 terabytes of storage" class="flt-right" height="94" width="95"><br /><h3>More than ever before</h3><br /><p>Cram all your digital pictures, movies, games, and music, into the massive hard drives on the Area-51 and still have room to spare. With up to 4 terabytes of storage you’ll never have to worry about storage space.</p><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://image.alienware.com/Images/product_detail_page_images/area-51_alx/memory_DDR3_patriot.jpg" alt="DDR3 Memory Patriot" title="DDR3 Memory Patriot" class="flt-left" height="128" width="165"><br /><h3>DDR3 Memory is Here</h3><br /><p>The Area-51 ALX with the Intel X38 chipset is equipped with the new standard in high performance memory, Patriot Extreme Performance Enhanced Latency DDR3. DDR3 carries an average of 30% less power consumption and higher memory bandwidth than DDR2. 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Blu-ray Disc's huge capacity allows not only for the highest quality High Definition video to be displayed, but allows you back up your large media libraries on one disc.</p><br /><br /><br class="clear"><br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript"><!--<br />google_ad_client = "pub-6647459209794467";<br />/* 728x90, created 4/7/08 */<br />google_ad_slot = "4516016826";<br />google_ad_width = 728;<br />google_ad_height = 90;<br />//--><br /></script><br /><script type="text/javascript"<br />src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"><br /></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Though it has cooked up a storm in terms of positive press reviews stateside, it has taken until now for a European launch to take place.<br /><br />I got hold of one of the first units to hit the UK and though pricing is not yet finalised or distribution deals signed on the dotted line, UK high street availability looks set.<br /><br />I actually received a Zodiac 2, which differs from the original Zodiac in having 128MB of internal memory as opposed to 32MB and a slightly different casing colour. Yes, that was 128MB of memory, the most I’ve come across on a Palm OS device by some margin. Even Sony never matched this when it was distributing Cliés in the UK. 12MB is reserved for system use (on both incarnations of the Zodiac), so our review unit had 116MB available to the user. There are two SD card slots, one of which has SDIO support so you can expand on the memory and add hardware extras – a WiFi card to supplement the built in Bluetooth is expected ‘soon’.<br /><br />Think Palm PDA and you may think about the built in applications: Address, Date Book, Memo Pad, and so on. Running as it does Palm OS 5.2T (the T stands for Tapwave), these are present on the Zodiac 2, but its primary aim is to be a Mobile Entertainment Console.<br /><br />Hold the beautifully designed anodised aluminium deep grey hardware in the hand so that its screen is in landscape format, and on the right of the screen sit four action buttons. On the left you’ll find a 360-degree analogue controller, while the top left and right edges provide two ‘trigger’ buttons. It’s definitely a control array made for gamers.<br /><br />Tapwave has placed its own MP3 player and photo viewer on ROM, and for user installation provides the Kinoma video player and Palm Reader among its software extras. Those wanting to use the Zodiac for serious stuff should note that the word processor WordSmith is provided – though only a 50-use limited version. PC Desktop software is also included, and Outlook synchronisation is provided by the Palm standby Chapura PocketMirror. There is no synchronisation software for Mac users.<br /><br />I suspect the Bluetooth provision is more for multiplayer gaming than for communication. There is no email software, though a Web browser and SMS software are present for self-installation, and there is direct support for only three Bluetooth phones.<br /><br />The Zodiac 2 has two processors. The main Motorola Arm9 processor is supplemented by one devoted to graphics processing. ATI’s Imageon 4200 has its own 8MB of memory to help it speed along.<br /><br />There are stereo speakers one on each side of the screen. Output can be sent to a headset via a 3.5mm jack from the Yamaha audio processor. The screen itself is very nice, with a high quality 16bit colour display. The screen is touch sensitive, and the stylus lives in a hollow at the back of the casing. I managed to mislay mine twice within a week, which may not have happened if the Zodiac 2 were provided with a protective case.<br /><br />Tapwave has devised its own user interface, rather nicely done so that it groups similar applications together on a ‘radial menu’. There is a centre icon and eight others connected to it by graphical ‘spokes’. You can customise the applications on the menu as well as the colour scheme used. It’s easy enough to see everything on the ROM and either SD card with a single tap.<br /><br />Palm Applications run in a square area in both landscape and portrait formats, with the Graffiti area removable to allow for full-screen running if apps support this. A small row of icons linked to the Graffiti area allow for volume changes, screen orientation flipping and other odds and ends. All pretty standard features that we’ve seen in other Palm OS hardware.<br /><br /><br />The Zodiac ships with two games, Acid Solitaire and StuntCar Extreme. These are pretty basic, though the latter shows off the vibrate feature which adds effect to some games. I was provided with an array of commercial titles including Doom, Duke Nukem, Tony Hawks Pro Skater, Mini Golf, Breakout and several others. In general they play surprisingly well, and sound output is good, especially through headphones.<br /><br />While I found nothing to grumble about with regard to the Zodiac 2’s turn of speed, it was clear that the controls are better for some games than others. I guess that’s always the case with handheld gaming hardware, though. Of more concern is that I’ve played some of the games so often on other platforms that it felt a bit like there was nothing new to see here.<br /><br />Software support really matters for the Zodiac 2. The hardware is compatible with the oodles and oodles of Palm applications out there, but what buyers are really going to want is games from commercial high-fliers designed to take advantage of the comparatively strong sound and graphics features. In this respect, the list of titles available via www.tapwave.com is OK, but not vast.<br /><br />Games development for newer platforms is a bit chicken and egg. For developers to get interested there needs to be lots of devices out there forming a good potential market. For lots of people to buy the hardware it needs to be enticing, which in this case, as the Zodiac 2 is in no small part a gaming platform, means there needs to be lots of games. I suspect the momentum needs to come from the hardware provider in this case, which means Tapwave has to get its thinking cap on.<br /><br />Battery life is important with any handheld, and no gamer wants their device to fail mid-way through a session. I used BatteryBench to test the life of the Zodiac 2 putting it through the same paces I’d put a standard Palm OS device through in order to get a comparison. At Full Power I got three hours 56 minutes of life, at Normal Use I got 7 hours 25 minutes. That’s pretty good in comparison to other Palm based handhelds, but gaming is power hungry and I doubt serious players will get a day’s fun out of a full charge.<br /><br />The Zodiac 2 would make a fine Palm based PDA. Its large screen and huge memory capacity make it ideal for the software hoarders among us. The MP3 player turns out good quality sound – better through headphones than the speakers – and the 3.5mm jack will please owners of superior headphones. The hardware itself has superb build and finish. The Zodiac certainly delivers a better gaming experience than any other Palm PDA I’ve seen, but its games library is small and needs to grow fast.<br /><br />Verdict<br /><br />A sleek, stylish and innovative product that blends the practical uses of a PDA with a mobile games machine. With an estimated price of around £300 it’s not as cheap as a games system, but it’s comparable to HP’s latest consumer focussed PDAs. If Tapwave can convince more games developers to get on board, this could be a great pocket solution.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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