Diamond Releases Radeon HD 3850 512 Overclockable Graphics

[Apoptosis]

Diamond Multimedia releases the ATI Radeon™ HD3850 512 Overclockable Graphics Card

CHATSWORTH, CA —January 2, 2008— Diamond Multimedia (http://www.diamondmm.com), a
leading manufacturer of PC graphics cards, sound cards and communications products,
introduced today the PCI Express 2.0 version of the ATI Radeon™ HD3850 512MB, dual slot
graphics card. This GPU features leading-edge technology that delivers the highest quality
visual experience while offering more processing performance per watt and energy-saving
features, like the 55nm process technology and ATI PowerPlay™.

This HD3850 is a dual slot model with 512MB of DDR3 memory and a clock speed of 668
MHz. The HD3850 card feeds the need for speed for those looking to save money but obtain all
of the mind-blowing graphics performance. The HD3850’s rugged, Hummer-like design was
specifically crafted for extreme cooling and high over clocking capabilities. It’s not just another
pretty card.

The Radeon HD 3850 will blow users away with life-like graphics from the latest Microsoft®
DirectX® 10.1 games and stunning 3D graphics and shading effects. Uncompromising HD
video is delivered via ATI Avivo™ display technology. The latest Blu-ray and HD DVD movies
play smoothly at full 1080p and digital content can be fully enjoyed with HDMI and built in 5.1
surround sound.

All Diamond video cards carry the Diamond guarantee of quality assurance. Unlike many cards
that are simply first to market, Diamond carefully tests and retests every new model for its ratio
of performance to reliability. Diamond is legendary in the PC video card business for its less
than 1 percent return rate versus an industry average of approximately 10 percent. Diamond
cards use superior connectors, cables and components, as well as undergo more thorough testing
for heat susceptibility and durability.

Availability
Diamond Multimedia’s Radeon HD3850 512MB version will ship starting the week of 1/2/08
and will be fully optimized with xDNA software and can be purchased on the web from
http://www.newegg.com and http://www.ncix.com . Learn more about these products at
http://www.diamondmm.com/HD3800.php

About Diamond Multimedia
Diamond provides the absolute best quality in advanced graphics, digital television,
communications and sound hardware solutions for home and business users, enabling users to
create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops. Diamond
products stand for performance, quality and value

[KnightRid]

So basically it is a 3870 with a slower clockrate?

seems kinda wierd to just throw 512mb on for the hell of it.

Mike