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GIGABYTE Introduces ATI RADEON X700 Series

Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 10:33 am
by newstech
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY formally announces the release of its much-anticipated graphics accelerators, the GV-RX70256D / GV-RX70128DE / GV-R70256D. The release of the GV-RX70P series is concurrent with the recent launch of ATI performance-class RADEON X700 VPU. The GV-RX70 series sets a new standard in graphics performance and visual realism by delivering amazing graphics, abundant features and rock-solid stability for next-generation games and applications.

Powered by the ATI RADEONX700 core chipset, the GV-RX70 series graphics card uses high-level 0.11 micrometer processing and includes a 16x PCI-Express / AGP 8X interface. The GV-RX70 series graphics cards offer power and performance with 8 pixel pipelines and 6 vertex engines, with a clock speed of 400 MHz. Compared to similar products, the GV-RX70 series has market leading spec–it supports DirectX9.0, providing gamers with platform efficiency and the best picture quality with sharp and accurate colors. GV-RX70 series board level architecture is similar to the GV-RX80 Series, delivering a 3D Benchmark value up to 5500 and an amazing gaming performance. And for gamers who enjoy VGA running both quiet and fast, GV-RX70 will be satisfied with GIGABYTE's exclusive noiseless cooling technology: SilentPipe onboard. You'll be running fast and silent on the same time. (equipped in RX70256D only). The RX70 series is simply the best choice in its segment.

All the video capabilities of VideoShader HD in the X800 series are here and present on the GV-RX70 series. For the casual gamers who want great game performance but also need superior video performance for home entertainment systems and DVD playbacks, the GV-RX70 series is ready to take that role.

GIGA-BYTE GV-RX70 Series Specifications:

Model: GV-RX70256D GV-RX70128DE GV-R70256D

VPU: Radeon X700 Radeon X700 Radeon X700+Rialto

Core Clock: 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz

Mem Clock: 500MHz 500MHz 500MHz

Mem Size: 256MB 128MB 256MB

Mem Bus: 128bit 128bit 128bit

Card Bus: PCIE X16 PCIE X16 AGP 8X

Pixel Pipeline: 8 8 8

Direct X: 9.0 9.0 9.0

D-SUB: Yes Yes Yes

TV-OUT: S/AV S/AV S/AV

Video-In: No No No

DVI Port: DVI-I DVI-I DVI-I

MultiView: Yes Yes Yes

Fan/Heat Sink: SILENT PIPE Fansink Fansink

RAMDAC(MHz): 400 400 400

Tools: V-Tuner II V-Tuner II V-Tuner II

About GIGABYTE

GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1986 and has earned a global reputation for its outstanding achievements in the motherboard industry by upholding the concepts of innovation, quality and reliability. Over the years, GIGABYTE has won recognition and numerous awards, including the Golden Brains Prize, the Taiwan National Award of Excellence for achieving a 100% winning rate for products submitted over the past eight consecutive years, and the Taiwan National Quality Award. GIGABYTE is dedicated to providing total customer satisfaction -from product concept and design, to mass production, all the way to integration. GIGABYTE’s ever expanding product family of motherboards, graphics cards, PC peripherals, Desktop/Notebook PCs, plus wireless networking and servers, represents a complete computing solution. The spirit of “Upgrade Your Life” at GIGABYTE is clearly reflected through its commitment to researching newer technologies as well as ensuring product quality. Now and in the future, GIGABYTE will continue to follow its vision of becoming the most valuable provider of computing solutions in the world. For more information about GIGABYTE, please visit its official website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
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