Posted on 01/23/2008 11:51:55 AM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- AMD () today announced the introduction and availability of the ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3400 and ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3600 series, the leading-edge entry-level and mainstream graphics processors (GPU) in the ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3000 series. Ranging in price from USD $49-$65 suggested e-tail pricing (SEP) for the ATI Radeon HD 3400 series and USD $79-$99 SEP for the ATI Radeon HD 3600 series(1), the new graphics solutions deliver unmatched value to the consumer. Both series continue to advance AMD's leadership by delivering display connectivity through DisplayPort(TM) integrated into the GPU(2), allowing AMD to exceed current manufacturing expectations in the industry. As part of the first family of graphics cards built using 55nm process technology(3), both series provide exceptional performance-per-watt for a quiet and power-efficient experience at unbelievable price points.
Blu-ray or HD DVD disc playback can be enjoyed in full HD glory (1080p)(4) thanks to AMD's proprietary unified video decoder (UVD) technology found on the ATI Radeon HD 3400 and ATI Radeon HD 3600 series, ensuring movies play back smoothly and with incredible detail. Immersive home theater environments can be created using the built-in support for six-channel (5.1) Dolby Digital(R) surround audio transmission through HDMI. In addition, the ATI Radeon(TM) HD 3450 will support fully silent (passive) cooling, delivering the ideal solution for home theater PCs.
"With the ATI Radeon HD 3400 and ATI Radeon HD 3600 series, AMD is delivering outstanding graphics performance to the mainstream," said Rick Bergman, senior vice president, AMD Graphics Products Group.
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Slides with the detail at HardOCP:
Oh sure, just after I bought a low end GeForce card!
Well, that was my first thought. I thougth AMD was in with nvidia? I built my last two machines based on the smooth workings between the two manufacturers.
Well you can’t do the Hybrid Graphics thing without a Motherboard having the right AMD 7000 chipset and one of the AMD Graphics cards....see the slides for details...toward the backhalf of the slideset...
I’ve always felt the same way also, my little brother always went with AMD and Nvidia graphics cards while I always went with Intel and ATI graphics cards.
Nowadays I still stick with Intel and ATI but I’m keeping a close eye on SLi/Crossfire support on motherboard chipsets. I’m rather have a smoother interaction between my motherboard and duel graphics card then my preference for Intel chips.
That said, I waited forever for AMD to come out with their 2000 series cards and now the 3000 series is out, I won’t be in a position to upgrade for another year and by then I would have to wait several more months to a year for the 4000 series to come out. bah
Probably have to have the latest Windows Vista....and that’s not here yet....
nVidia owns the $600 gaming card market, and ATI is trying to stay in business by owning the low end and middle price market.
It will be interesting to see whether HD can drive sales the way games have. Up till now it’s been difficult to have a media PC, what with all the DRM crap.
ping for later.
AMD bought ATI.
It still can’t beat Nvidia. ATI doesn’t have the ease of switching windows like NVidia (you know, click on the button in the tool bar at the upper right hand corner and voila, you can put a window unto the adjacent monitor). Until it does, NVidia will win every time.
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