Date 2003-12-09
Provider: Sapphiretech
Author: BigMan
Editor: Princess Ammie
Sapphire ATI Radeon 9600XT 128mb video card
We reviewed a Sapphire 9600 awhile back and today we are going to have a look at a similar but newer card called 9600Xt.
We are going to see how these perform against each other and if there is any difference in gaming with them.
Sapphire makes great video cards so this will be interesting to see how they will work out in a matchup.
About Sapphire:
Ever since ATI announced it's manufacturing & distribution relationships with ODMs and AiBs in June of 2001, SAPPHIRE has always been the key ATI Graphics Boards Supplier worldwide. SAPPHIRE designs, manufactures and distributes the most complete range of ATI video boards--from mainstream level Xpert98 to the state-of-the-art technology-enriched Radeon 9800Pro boards. SAPPHIRE refuses to compromise quality by cutting corners at the expense of its customers experience with their products. All ATI board designs undergo a stringent layout inspection by our staff of engineers to guarantee that they represent the usual high-quality image of ATI original boards. We also enjoy the resources of a highly creative technical department that layout complex designs to accommodate different market niches as they arise. SAPPHIRE ATI video boards have long been the reliable choice for a great number of OEMs and large System Integrators in Europe, North America, Asia and Latin America based largely on our ability to meet a
fast paced technical markets advancements as well as our means to produce large quantities of product.
Specifications on the product:
128MB/256MB DDR high performance two-channel DDR memory interface accelerates the latest 3D applications
Highly Optimized 128-bit 2D engine with support for new WindowsXP GDI extensions
3rd Generation Visual Processing Unit (VPU) comprised of 4 rendering pipelines and 2 geometry engines
Fully compliant with PC 2002 requirements
Supports the AGP 8X and AGP 4x standard
Full support for DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
New SMARTSHADER™ 2.0 technology allows users to experience complex, movie-quality effects in next-generation 3D games and applications
SMOOTHVISION™ 2.1 technology enhances image quality by removing jagged edges and bringing out fine texture detail, without compromising performance
128-bit floating-point color precision allows for a greater range of colors and brightness
BUNDLED with HALF-LIFE 2 full retail version in addition to other hot titles depending on your region
Silent cooling solution with optional fan
The product:
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This box must be one of the best looking ones I have ever seen. Hopefully the card will perform after that also :)
On the back we find specifications and features and you can also have a look at the card.
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With the video card you also get some additional software. For example you get a full vesrsion for Power dvd. You also get the drivers of course and a cd with the Redline overclocking program.
S-Video, Composite and S-video to Composite adapter are included. As well as a DVI to VGA port for dual CRT display.
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Some games are of course are included :) You get the new Tombraider and Halflife 2 when it's released. You get a coupon with a code that you use to get the game.
You can see the coupon on the right picture.
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