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CRUCIAL RADEON X1300 PRO REVIEW

"In this review we test the Crucial Radeon x1300 Pro 256MB DDR2 against the Sapphire Radeon 9600 XT. Step up to 3-D performance and high-definition image quality with the Crucial Radeon X1300 PRO 256MB PCI Express™ graphics card. Combines a radically new and efficient ultra-threaded core architecture with revolutionary Avivo video and visual display technology for enhanced graphics."

"CRUCIAL RADEON X1300 PRO - Step up to 3-D performance and high-definition image quality with the Crucial Radeon X1300 PRO 256MB PCI Express™ graphics card. Combines a radically new and efficient ultra-threaded core architecture with revolutionary Avivo video and visual display technology for enhanced graphics. Delivers outstanding visual performance for all types of PC entertainment and productivity. Integrate your digital home by connecting your PC and consumer electronic devices."

FEATURES

256MB of DDR2 memory.
128-bit DDR2 memory interface.
4 pixel-shader processors.
3 vertex-shader engines.
600MHz core frequency.
800MHz memory frequency.
Dual link DVI-I, S-video, and VGA connectors.

BOX CONTENTS

CD manual/driver.
DVI-I to VGA adapter.
S-video to RCA adapter.
S-video to HDTV cable.
S-video cable.
RCA cable.
DVD playback CD.
Installation guide.
Display Support.
Dual link DVI-I connector.
VGA connector.
S-video connector (TV-out).
Dual monitor support via HydraVision™ 3.

OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT

Microsoft Windows® XP™.
Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition.
Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005.
Microsoft Windows Vista™.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PCI Express-based PC is required.
256MB or more of system memory for better performance.
Installation software requires CD-ROM drive.
DVD playback requires DVD drive and decoder software (software included).
350W or greater power supply.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Powered by the Radeon X1300 PRO VPU, driven by 4 pixel-shader processors.
Full support for Microsoft Direct X 9.0, OpenGL® 2.0, and Shader Model 3.0.
128-bit DDR2 memory interface.
256MB DDR2 onboard (800MHz) memory.
2 x 400MHz RAMDAC.
PCI Express x16.
Dual link DVI-I, S-video, and VGA connectors.
One-year limited warranty.
Free technical support.
Crucial Quality.

SOPHISTICATED FEATURES

Avivo™ Video and Display Engine™ HD: Connect the X1300 PRO to home entertainment devices and experience vibrant image quality.

H.264 Decoding and Transcoding: Supports H.264 decoding and transcoding, delivering ultra-high image quality for TV viewing and home entertainment.

CrossFire™-ready: Advanced multi-GPU technology ignites an entirely new gaming experience that works with all your games, all the time, within a single PC.

Advanced High Dynamic Range: HDR with anti-aliasing, blending and filtering, text compression, and tone-mapping acceleration for next-generation image quality.

HydraVision Multimonitor Management Software: Tailors your desktop to manage increased amounts of information and improve productivity. Use up to two monitors and create multiple layers of desktop workspace with Multi-Desk.

Ultra-Threaded Shader Engine™ HD: Supports Microsoft Direct X 9.0 and Shader Model 3.0.

CRUCIAL RADEON X1300 PRO

CHIP	CORE CLOCK	MEMORY CLOCK	MEMORY TYPE	MEMORY INTERFACE	PIXELS PER CLOCK	DIRECTX
CRUCIAL RADEON X1300 PRO	600	800	256MB DDR2	128	4	9.0C
SAPPHIRE RADEON 9600 XT	500	650	128MB DDR	128	4	9.0
CHIP	CORE CLOCK	MEMORY CLOCK	MEMORY TYPE	MEMORY INTERFACE	PIXELS PER CLOCK	DIRECTX

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