Technical Details for Powercolor Radeon 9600

Powercolor Radeon 9600 ... SMARTSHADER 2.0 technology supports Microsoft DirectX 9 feature sets, enabling more complex and cinematic-quality lighting effects. SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technology delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without sacrificing frame rates. 128-bit full floating point precision enables billions of color variations to render the same lighting and effects as Hollywood studios. Full AGP 8X support doubles available bandwidth for the most engaging gameplay in its class

Enjoy better performance and 3D imagery in multimedia, games and applications with Microsoft DirectX 9 optimized architecture. DirectPlay of the Microsoft DirectX 9 brings improved multiplayer access to groups connecting over LANs and the Internet. Supported by CATALYST, the industry's most stable 3D acceleration software. Also supporting the latest OpenGL functionality and feature sets.

Optimized to run the most demanding 2D and 3D next-generation games and applications without putting extra strain on the CPU. FULLSTREAM removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video to deliver smoother looking, higher quality online content. VIDEO IMMERSION integrates features to provide unprecedented support for digital and high definition video. Enjoy long-term compatibility with the hottest Microsoft DirectX 9 gaming releases and backwards-compatibility with your favorite titles.