VisionTek Radeon HD 3650 - graphics adapter - Radeon HD 3650 - 512 MB

Description: This VisionTek Radeon HD 3650 is a 512 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is inexpensive at around $75.

Pros: Has a PCI express 2.0 x16 interface, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced display cards.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

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: Given its inexpensive price, this graphics card has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Since this card is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled monitor or a flat-panel display to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.(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: 900232

• General

• Device Type Graphics adapter
• Enclosure Type Plug-in card
• Vista Capability This is a modern video card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
• Interface Type PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Processor / Memory

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3650
• Graphics Card Performance This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.
• RAMDAC Clock Speed 400 MHz
• Video Memory Installed 512 MB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM 128-bit
• Features Avivo HD Technology, ATI PowerPlay technology, ATI CrossFireX Technology, ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology

• Video Input

• Type None

• Video Output

• Max Resolution (external) 2560 x 1600
• Max Resolution Details DVI: 2560 x 1600 / VGA: 2048 x 1536
• API Supported OpenGL 2.0, DirectX 10.1
• Max Monitors Supported 2
• TV Interface HDTV out
• Analog Video Format S-Video, Component video, Composite video
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• HDCP compatible Yes

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 2 x DVI-I (dual link) - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x S-video / composite / HDTV component video output, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( With adapter )
• Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Miscellaneous

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Limited lifetime warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Lifetime

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Microsoft Windows Vista / XP, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
• Recommended Power Supply 300 Watt
• Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM

VisionTek Inc.

Manufacturer profile

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