AMD rolls out new Radeon graphics cards
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Jan 23, 2008 at 11:53am
AMD has released the ATI Radeon HD 3400 and ATI Radeon HD 3600 series, entry-level and mainstream graphics processors (GPU) in the ATI Radeon HD 3000 series. They range in price from US$49-$65 suggested e-tail pricing for the ATI Radeon HD 3400 series and $79-$99 for the ATI Radeon HD 3600 series.
They deliver display connectivity through DisplayPort integrated into the GPU2. They’re built using 55nm process technology. AMD says that Blu-ray or HD DVD disc playback can be enjoyed “in full HD glory (1080p)” thanks to AMD’s proprietary unified video decoder (UVD) technology found on the ATI Radeon HD 3400 and ATI Radeon HD 3600 series.
They’re built-in support for six-channel (5.1) Dolby Digital surround audio transmission through HDMI. In addition, the ATI Radeon HD 3450 will support fully silent (passive) cooling, delivering the ideal solution for home theater personal computers.
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Gamers looking for graphics processors that allow for further scalability will find that both series boast ATI CrossFireX, which delivers the option of multi-GPU upgradeability. The official launch event, highlighting both series in depth, will be held in Beijing, China on Wednesday, Jan. 23. No one on if or when they might appear in future Macs.
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