Several weeks ago we published news about powerColor plans about the release of AGP version radeon x1950 XT with 256mb memory , This was the sign of return for AGP solutions in the segment high-end, then after recent decrease in prices and appearance of version radeon x1950 XT with 512mb memory , the new AGP card do not seem any more difficult to release . Video card with cost $300 cannot pretend the place in segment high-end, and in this price niche now there is quite sufficient solutions on chips ATI with the interface AGP 8x: such as radeon x1950 pro and Radeon x1950 GT.
Although powerColor (TUL) company has not fixed the announcement date and the territory for propagation of its AGP- version radeon x1950 XT , Japanese partners , company kuroutoshikou are ready to begin sales of appropriate video card in the end of February. This Japanese brand usually proposes under its name the production Of powerColor or GeCube.
Video card operates at frequencies 625/1400 MHz, equipped with 256mb memory of type GDDR- 3 with the 256- bit system bus, has two ports DVI and TV-out. Naturally, the most important characteristic of this video card is the support of interface AGP 8x, which is realized using the transitional bridge RIALTO.
In Japan this video card are ready for $299. Price is completely adequate, even taking in account the additional price due to the AGP 8x adaptation. Thus, it is possible that the AGP version radeon x1950 XT will appear in the assortment of powerColor already this month. Related Products :
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