At the end of December associates reported that AMD will entrust to partners the production of video card radeon x1950 XT with alternative design, in final this will not only enlarge selection, but also will make possible to reduce prices. According to the latest data, cost Of video card radeon x1950 XT in this block will descend to lower than $279. Video card radeon x1950 XT with alternative design had to appear in sale in the middle of January, but this did not occur.
Associate obtained additional information about the reform advance rates on the transfer of the production Of radeon x1950 XT in the hands of AMD partners . Associates report that the video card producers obtained all necessary for developing Radeon x1950 XT 256 mb. only in the middle of January, and to the end of month they will obtain documentation for developing the version Of radeon x1950 XT with 512 mb memory type GDDR- E. we can assume that last video card will become the more accessible alternative Of radeon x1950 XTX. Most likely, Radeon x1950 XT 512 mb. will operate at frequencies 625/1800 MHz, whereas Radeon x1950 XTX operates at frequencies 650/2000 MHz and is equipped with memory type GDDR-4.
It is completely possible that video card radeon x1950 XT with alternative design will propose variety in memory characteristics - at least on the access time, if the change of default frequencies will be officially forbidden. Basic differences Of video card radeon x1950 XT from new generation with the standard must consist in the construction of cooling system. Furthermore, powerColor company hinted to the possibility for the release of the passively cooled version radeon x1950 XT and AGP- version radeon x1950 XT. However, as explained powerColor representatives , final characteristics and release date are not determined.
Already in the following month on the market can appear a quantity of different video card radeon x1950 XT with attractive prices.
Sapphire company will, for example, present two new video card with similar plan:
- Radeon x1950 XT 512 mb. ($350) - > memory type GDDR- E, two-stage cooling , frequency 625/1600 MHz, support HDCP;
- Radeon x1950 XT 256 mb. ($300) - > memory type GDDR- E, two-stage cooling , frequency 625/1800 MHz.
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