AMD working on integrated graphic chipset
Posted by admin in Graphics on 02. Jul, 2009 | No Comments
AMD’s graphic branch ATI is said to be working a new integrated graphic chipset targeted to the low price laptop sector.
This chipset, called RS880, is based on a Radeon HD 4200 core and could very well give some more juice to a netbook compared to the Intel GMA 950. At least 15% faster this chip [...]
Intel Core i7 & x58 Motherboards on SLI
Posted by Simon Whiston in Graphics, Microprocessors on 21. Nov, 2008 | No Comments
We all know the core i7 has been released but how does it compare within the graphics market? I remember way back when enthusiast started buying dual socket motherboards to find nothing near double the performance, now with core i7 with Intels threading implementation how will graphics perform under the pressure of three sli 280 [...]
Intel Core i7 UK Priced
Posted by Simon Whiston in Graphics on 17. Nov, 2008 | No Comments
Intels new processors are now out! They are widely available across the uk in most major hardware retailers. The Nehalem processor retail name Core i7 comes in three flavours, these include: 2.66 Ghz, 2.93 Ghz and 3.20 Ghz (Extreme edition).
Price range
2.66 Ghz - £280
2.93 Ghz - £500
£3.20 Ghz - £900
These prices above are give or [...]
Analysts un-sure about Larrabee
Posted by Simon Whiston in Graphics on 15. Sep, 2008 | No Comments
Analysts reckon that Larrabee will not be the graphics hit Intel claim. Intel have claimed that Larrabee will be more powerful than Nvidia who have developed their products for a 10 year span. It takes years of practise to achieve good drivers, inter connects and memory bandwidth.
Intel have made great success in other processor markets, [...]
ATI Radeon 4600
Posted by Simon Whiston in Graphics on 11. Sep, 2008 | No Comments
ATi have launched their 4600 series graphics cards. These cards are on the market for the low to mid range budget enthusiasts, not every one can fork out £400 for a HD 4870 X2 or a Nvidia 280.
The series is basically a watered down version of the 4800 series cards. The cards are set to [...]
Graphics from the early 1980’s
Posted by admin in Graphics on 31. Aug, 2008 | No Comments
Here we have a video of computer rendered graphics, i was quite intrigued by the short clip. The reflections on the real life objects were impressive! I wouldn’t say ray tracing but it was a good start The polygon structured shapes must of had 8 sides? compare than now to the polycount of a [...]
