VisionTek Radeon HD 2400 Pro (PCI-e, 256MB)

Description: This VisionTek Radeon HD 2400 Pro is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $95.

Pros: Has a High-Definition multimedia interface (HDMI) and digital visual interface (DVI) DVI, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced display cards.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with a comparable set of DVI is $190.

Cons: Has only 256 MB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced display cards.

Suitability: Suited for all productivity tasks, as well as for the casual 3D gamer.This card supports DirectX 10 technology, used in Microsoft's Windows Vista OS, and is the new technology for the upcoming generation of high-performance games.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this graphics card has good features for the money.Also, you could expect to pay about 30% more for a card with comparable features and onboard memory.

Suggestions: (1) This card has DVI-out to connect to similarly enabled flat panel or plasma monitors and produce a clearer picture than does analog-to-digital conversion.(2) For Editor's Reviews of the latest graphics cards, visit the graphics and sound section of CNET's website.

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• Manufacturer: VisionTek Inc.
• Part Number: 900177

• General

• Device Type Graphics adapter
• Enclosure Type Plug-in card
• Vista Capability This is a modern graphics card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
• Interface Type PCI Express x16

• Processor / Memory

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 2400PRO
• Core Clock Speed 700 MHz
• Graphics Card Performance This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.
• Video Memory Installed 256 MB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM 64-bit
• Memory Clock Speed 800 MHz
• Features Avivo HD Technology

• Video Input

• Type None

• Video Output

• API Supported DirectX 10, OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 9.0
• Max Monitors Supported 2
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI), High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
• HDCP compatible Yes
• Video Compression Standards H.264

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x DVI-I (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( With adapter )
• Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express x16

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x DVI-VGA adapter
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
• Recommended Power Supply 270 Watt
• Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
• System Requirements Details Windows XP - RAM 256 MB, Windows XP Media Center Edition - RAM 256 MB, Windows Vista - RAM 256 MB

VisionTek Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.visiontek.com/
• Phone: 800/360-7173