The High-Definition Gaming Experience

[Gregg Lengling]

The release of the GV-R800 series is concurrent with the recent launch of ATI enthusiast-class RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition / RADEON X800 Pro VPU. The RADEON X800 series (the world's most powerful VPU) 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.

The GV-R80 series is based on the ATI RADEON X800 platform and is built on 0.13micron, low-k fabrication process technology for high levels of integration and superior operating clock speeds. A revolutionary image enhancement technology "3Dc" defines a new high–definition gaming experience by providing higher detail in images at higher resolution. With up to 16 pixel pipelines, massively parallel 3D architecture, programmable vertex pipelines and advanced pixel shader engine capabilities, immersive and complex special effects are possible. In addition, "3Dc" image enhancement technology brings characters to life and scenery to greater realism art with increased performance and lower memory usage. 3Dc is slated to become the industry standard to support real time complex high-definition visual effects. GV-R80 series brings you the best-in-class performance for the most demanding applications.

The GV-R80 series supports the latest version of both the DirectX 9.0 and Open GL 2.0 shader support to ensure that current and upcoming games look and play brilliantly, especially in high–definition. As well, innate DVI support allows users to gain optimal visual quality of their digital monitors through direct digital graphics output while the integrated TV encoder provides TV-out functionality for greater media flexibility, and. The GV-R80 series also provide Video-In functionality for image editing and bundled a S-Video to HDTV (YPrPb) Cable for future HDTV support.

Gigabyte not only seeks to offer its millions of customers a complete range of high-end graphics solutions, but also affordability of purchase. Gigabyte bundles PowerDVD 5.0, 3D Album DE2.03 and PowerDirector3 ME (For VIVO version only), as well as two exciting full-version games-- "SpellForce" and "Rainbow SIX3—Raven Shield" for added value and excitement for gaming fans. Make the Gigabyte GV-R80 series graphics card part of your PC and experience the cinematic-quality effects, studio-quality color, and industry-leading performance that you have come to expect.