ATI Radeon Drivers
ATI Radeon graphics processing units are video cards that were introduced in 2000 and have since become known as one of the premium graphics card brands, especially amongst video game enthusiasts and 3D designers. This segment of the market requires exceptional visual performance and ATI Radeon cards became known as the cards that can deliver it.
In addition to exceptional graphic technology, ATI Radeon video cards are constantly being updated with new features each month. An innovative set of device drivers and software known as ATI Catalyst provides ATI Radeon users with regular updates and greater control of their video cards. ATI Catalyst's Control Center allows users to control the performance of their graphics processing units using a user-friendly graphic interface. Being able to configure ATI Radeon graphics processor units without having to be computer savvy is a plus for many users. Support for configuring multiple monitors, making adjustments, and enhancing performance is a simple matter of using the Control Center. While the ATI Radeon card bears the name "ATI," it is currently manufactured by AMD who purchased ATI in 2006. ATI Radeon video cards started out as high-end graphics processors targeting video game enthusiasts and 3D designers. However, over the years, several different categories of this popular device have been introduced including ATI Radeon cards targeting this original market segment as well as mainstream and value cards. As with most technologies that have been in existence for several years, the ATI Radeon has gone through several generations with each generation based on the version of DirectX it supported. Original ATI Radeon graphics processing units supported DirectX 7 and incorporated a technology known as HyperZ technology. Each new generation followed each new version of DirectX and will likely continue doing so. As technology moves to high definition, ATI Radeon has followed. ATI Radeon HD video cards provide avid gamers with the ultimate in high definition gaming performance. For example, ATI Radeon HD 3800 series graphics processor cards present life-like graphics and include support for DirectX 10.1. In addition, 1080p high definition movies on HD DVD and Blu-ray disc play smoothly without overtaxing the ATI Radeon card because of a dedicated hardware video decoder. This ATI Radeon series also provides ATI CrossFireX upgradeability. For example, a computer equipped with ATI CrossFireX-ready motherboards can accommodate up to four ATI Radeon HD graphics cards. For extreme gamers, one ATI Radeon HD card provides exceptional performance but multiple cards working together are beyond belief. Mainstream and value-minded consumers can also enjoy the ATI Radeon experience with cards from the mainstream and value segments. These video cards offer fewer advanced features than the high-end cards yet still provide exceptional quality. For example, the mainstream ATI Radeon HD 3400 provides DirectX 10.1 support, true 1080p HD video, and image quality that exceeds 1080p. ATI Radeon graphics processing units continue to impress graphics hungry video game enthusiasts, 3D designers, and average computer users alike. » Download ATI Radeon Drivers |
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