GRAPHICS CARDS
If you only require, basic, entry level graphics, select the
HD3400 series cards, for modest gaming select the HD3600
or HD3800 range, but for the
more serious gamer make sure you select a card from the HD4800
or HD5800 range of cards.
For more information see my
Glitch Guide on ATI Graphics Cards
INFORMATION
When you are choosing your graphics card ensure you pick the correct type for your motherboard.
AGP is the older interface used, but for newer systems the PCI Express (PCI-E) interface is used,
check your motherboard manual/system specifications for details
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD3650
The SAPPHIRE HD3650 is Microsoft VISTA
compatible with the awesome power of 120 stream
processing units, accelerates next generation DirectX
10.1 games while remaining best in its price vs
performance class. Support for the latest Shader Model
4.1 boost the level of realism provided by the HD3650 AGP
to new heights and the available onboard memory of 512MB
ensures a smooth frame rate in all of today’s hot titles
and applications. Enhance the way you play, not the
amount you pay..
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
725 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
800 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR2 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
120 |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
For more information
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Asus
ATI Radeon
HD4650
Native
HDMI on board supports Full HD 1080p Dust-proof fansink
design Ultimate armaments ASUS Splendid ASUS Gamer OSD
ASUS Smart Doctor Full Microsoft DirectX 10.1 support
HDCP compliant ATI CrossFireX technology Dual-link DVI
support ATI PowerPlay technology .
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
600 Mhz |
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
800 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR2 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
320 |
| Recommended PSU |
400 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
19cm |
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD3850
Long thought to be the market of the conservative gamer,
the affordable mainstream products, which use to suffer
only adequate performance, now experiences a frame rate
revival with the Sapphire HD3850. Built upon the award
winning Radeon HD3850 core, the Sapphire 3850 offers a
comprehensive feature-set that eclipses previous and
current mainstream offerings. Unleash the enthusiast
inside you with support for advanced technologies such
as DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1, and integrated HDMI and HDCP support for Blu-ray/HD
DVD decoding.
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
668 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
1656 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR3 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
320 |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD4350
With all the latest
features, the ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics cards deliver
an incredible visual experience with best in class
performance. Enjoy unprecedented levels of graphics
realism and play the latest games with support for
Microsoft DirectX 10.1. Add this graphics card to your
PC and watch Blu-ray movies and HD content play with
incredible visual fidelity. Do it all with break-through
efficiency that doesn’t compromise performance.
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
600 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
800 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
64Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR2 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
80 |
| Recommended PSU |
300 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
17cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD4650
age with the latest
gaming titles with the beauty of High Definition
visuals. The Sapphire Radeon HD4650 puts you in pole
position for DirectX 10 capabilities that reach the
1080p barrier and go beyond! Packing in 320 stream
processing units, this PCI Express graphics card
certainly empowers your desktop PC to deliver graphics
and video at a highly impressive level..
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
600 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB / 1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
1000 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR2 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
320 |
| Recommended PSU |
400 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
17cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD4670
The new SAPPHIRE HD 4670
ULTIMATE Edition has been engineered by SAPPHIRE using
heatpipe technology to bring a totally silent solution
to this graphics family. With its 320 stream processors
and carrying 512MB of GDDR3 memory the SAPPHIRE HD 4670
ULTIMATE is ideal for HTPC or general purpose computers
that are required to run quietly but can also used for
gaming. Clock speeds are 750MHz for the core and 873MHz
(1.746GHz effective) for the memory.
| Direct X Support |
10.1 |
| GPU Core Speed |
750 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
1746 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR3 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
320 |
| Recommended PSU |
400 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
19cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD5670
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670
graphics processors offer best-in-class performance and
features with complete DirectX 11 support and the
world’s most advanced graphics; display and memory
technologies. Expand your visual real estate across up
to three displays using ATI Eyefinity Technology with
revolutionary multi?display capabilities for more
immersive gaming. Accelerate the most demanding
applications with ATI Stream technology and do more with
your PC. Dominate your games with incredible HD gaming
performance and full Microsoft DirectX 11 support.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
775 Mhz |
| Memory |
512 MB / 1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4000 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
400 |
| Recommended PSU |
400 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
16cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD5750
Now, more people than
ever can experience real innovation in DirectX 11 gaming
with ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series graphics processors.
Loaded with advanced technology, these GPUs have the
power and premium features you need for fully immersive
game-play. Expand your visual real estate across up to
three displays and get lost in the action with
revolutionary ATI Eyefinity Technology. Using ATI Stream
technology, accelerate even the most demanding
applications and do more than ever with your PC. The
first GPUs in this class to offer full support for
DirectX 11, these GPUs enable rich, realistic visuals
and explosive HD gaming performance so you can dominate
the competition.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
710 Mhz |
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4640 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
800 |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
21cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD5770
The Sappphire HD 5770
Vapor-X, delivers the same value for money performance
as the standard model, whilst working at lower operating
temperatures and significantly more quietly, based on
the latest graphics architecture from the ATI division
of AMD, the second generation of GPU to be built in its
40nm process. It supports the advanced graphical
features of DirectX 11, and delivers spectacular video
clarity, speed and visual effects, including over
multiple monitors using ATI Eyefinity.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
860 Mhz |
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4800 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
4.1 |
| Stream Units |
800 |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
21cm |
For more information
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ATI Radeon
HD5830
Prepare to experience a
riveting high-definition gaming experience with ATI
Radeon HD 5800 Series graphics processors. Expand your
visual real estate across up to three displays and get
lost in the action with revolutionary ATI Eyefinity
Technology. Using ATI Stream technology, accelerate even
the most demanding applications and do more than ever
with your PC. The first to deliver full support for
Microsoft DirectX 11, these GPUs enable rich, realistic
visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you can
dominate the competition.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
800 Mhz |
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4000 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
5.0 |
| Stream Units |
1120 |
| Recommended PSU |
500 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
24cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD5850
Prepare to experience a
riveting high-definition gaming experience with ATI
Radeon HD 5800 Series graphics processors. Expand your
visual real estate across up to three displays and get
lost in the action with revolutionary ATI Eyefinity
Technology. Using ATI Stream technology, accelerate even
the most demanding applications and do more than ever
with your PC. The first to deliver full support for
Microsoft DirectX 11, these GPUs enable rich, realistic
visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you can
dominate the competition.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
725 Mhz |
| Memory |
1-2 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4000 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
5.0 |
| Stream Units |
1440 |
| Recommended PSU |
500 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
24cm |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD5870
Prepare to experience a
riveting high-definition gaming experience with ATI
Radeon HD 5800 Series graphics processors. Expand your
visual real estate across up to three displays and get
lost in the action with revolutionary ATI Eyefinity
Technology. Using ATI Stream technology, accelerate even
the most demanding applications and do more than ever
with your PC. The first to deliver full support for
Microsoft DirectX 11, these GPUs enable rich, realistic
visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you can
dominate the competition.
| Direct X Support |
11 |
| GPU Core Speed |
850 Mhz |
| Memory |
1-2 GB |
| Memory Speed (eff.) |
4800 Mhz |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Shader Model |
5.0 |
| Stream Units |
1600 |
| Recommended PSU |
500 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
27cm |
For more information
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