The "Big Bang" creation of your virtual world erupts from the RADEON 9800 ATLANTIS PRO's SMARTSHADER 2.1 and SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technologies. Delivering full acceleration of DirectX... more
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Advantages: Very Fast, Good value for money Disadvantages: Few bundled items, manufacturer website could be better
...is supplied with the card. Sapphire have opted for a low cost solution with just the card, a driver disk, a DVI to D-Sub (VGA) converter and a cable for the TV out. There are no games or other pieces of software provided. This is really the minimum you would want to have supplied with any new graphics card but is also as much as most people need. Due to this the card is one of if not the cheapest card of its specification on the market.
The card ... ...have seen using it. It uses ATI's 'CATALYST' drivers which are currently available at version 4.3 and regularly updated (as often once per month)and are available from ATi's website. This brings me to the only issue I have seen with Sapphire's support, they currently have the CATALYST version 4.1 drivers as the most up to date drivers available on their website for this card, even though version 4.3 is fully compatible. This would not be difficult ...
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01.04.2004
Very Impressive Review ofSapphire RADEON 9800 Atlantis Proby
dudekri
Advantages: Extremely powerful with latest drivers. Disadvantages: Lack of RAM can limit performance.
For those who do not want to spend hundreds on the lastest technology this card will put your mind at ease for a good couple of years.
For a year i have been searching for a card like this which will run any PC game i have without a problem and the moment I spotted this little beauty for less than £100 I immediatly took advantage and got hold of one.
It runs games like Doom 3 & Half-Life 2 Extremely well and for those who dont play games.. these ... ...than that of a PC used for most graphical software.
However there are driver issues with this card (im not sure if it is card specific or driver specific).
Some of the older games are less detailed than they should be even on the maximum detail settings with the latest drivers.
So its a 50-50 deal. if you play older games stick with the older drivers.. Newer games go for the most latest drivers.
Either way this card will not fail to perform to ...
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Advantages: Lightning fast, superb image quality Disadvantages: About to be replaced, runs hot
...and powerful. It remains to be seen how it will compete with its rival next generation graphics cards over the next few months, but you can be assured of a great quality product if you buy this card. Sapphire now has an enviable reputation for powerful cards at low prices. ...
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...great gaphics.. what more could you possibly ask for?
Sapphire offer an excellent return service, so if you ever have a problem with the 9800 series, or any other card manufactuered by Sapphire they are always on hand too offer excellent advise and returns procedure is simple and fast. ...
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Digital Video Standard: Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Colours Max Resolution (external): 32-bit colour
Supported Display Graphics: QXGA (2048x1536)
Max Resolution (external): 2048 x 1536
Expansion / connectivity
Interfaces:
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x DVI-I - 29 pin combined DVI
1 x S-video output
1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( with adapter )
1 x composite video output - RCA ( on supplied cable ), 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x DVI-I - 29 pin combined DVI
1 x S-video output
Compatible Slots: 1 x AGP
Manufacturer's product description
The "Big Bang" creation of your virtual world erupts from the RADEON 9800 ATLANTIS PRO's SMARTSHADER 2.1 and SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technologies. Delivering full acceleration of DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL 2.0, your only limitation is your own imagination! New SMARTSHADER 2.1 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. Unique VIDEOSHADER engine uses programmable pixel shaders to accelerate video processing and provide better-looking visuals. ATI's new FULLSTREAM technology removes blocky artifacts from Streaming and Internet video and provides sharper image quality.
Miscellaneous
Cables Included:
1 x DVI-VGA adapter
1 x S-Video - composite adapter, 1 x DVI-VGA adapter
1 x S-Video cable
Package Type: Bulk, Retail
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Driver
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 98/ME, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP
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