|  Explore stunning new worlds of cinematic gameplay with the unprecedented combination of power, performance, and Microsoft® DirectX® 9 optimized support. Maximize your long-term entertainment value with its Quad-pipe architecture and high precision cinematic shaders that will upgrade expectations for devoted gamers and casual fans alike - and push the most compelling next-generation games to their limit. At-a-glance: -
Unprecedented mainstream power with a powerful base of four rendering pipelines, two geometry engines, and support for the AGP 8X standard -
Inspiring cinematic quality with the latest advances in ATI engineering -
Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, the industry-leading API for the most wanted gaming titles -
Next-generation gameplay backed by the power and stability of CATALYST™ software suite Get in the Game -
Quad-Pipe architecture delivers real-time cinematic rendering and animation -
SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 technology supports Microsoft® DirectX® 9 feature sets, enabling more complex and cinematic-quality lighting effects -
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without sacrificing frame rates -
128-bit full floating point precision enables billions of color variations to render the same lighting and effects as Hollywood studios -
Full AGP 8X support doubles available bandwidth for the most engaging gameplay in its class Microsoft® DirectX® 9 support -
Enjoy better performance and 3D imagery in multimedia, games and applications with Microsoft® DirectX® 9 optimized architecture -
DirectPlay of the Microsoft® DirectX® 9 brings improved multiplayer access to groups connecting over LANs and the Internet -
Supported by CATALYST™, the industry's most stable 3D acceleration software
Also supporting the latest OpenGL® functionality and feature sets Extra Life -
Optimized to run the most demanding 2D and 3D next-generation games and applications without putting extra strain on the CPU -
FULLSTREAM™ removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video to deliver smoother looking, higher quality online content -
VIDEO IMMERSION™ integrates features to provide unprecedented support for digital and high definition video -
Enjoy long-term compatibility with the hottest Microsoft® DirectX® 9 gaming releases and backwards-compatibility with your favorite titles |
