http://be.giga-byte.comzh-twCopyright 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.http://be.giga-byte.com/images/RSSCI.gifhttp://be.giga-byte.com1444820http://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1330 Taipei, Taiwan, May 14, 2007 – GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today launched their new graphics accelerator, the GV-RX29T512VH-B. Equipped with ATI's latest Radeon HD 2900 XT graphics processor, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B features 512 MB / 512-bit GDDR3 memory and 320 independent stream processors to deliver the power of DirectX^® 10 with awesome performance, stunning visual effects and more dynamic interactivity than ever before. With easy CrossFire™ scalability, built-in HDMI and 5.1 surround audio, completely immerse yourself in a total HD gaming experience.

The GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-RH comes equipped with the world's latest DirectX^® 10 GPU, which extends the scope of a GPU beyond traditional graphics to support Shader Model 4.0 for next-generation, 3D gaming effects. Through DirectX^® 10, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B is able to deliver ultimate realism and performance at all resolutions in high dynamic range from a 2nd generation unified shader engine. Additionally, comprehensive DirectX^® 10 support allows you to take full advantage of all the features Windows^® Vista™ has to offer including amazing visual effects and enhanced interactive game processing, including physics game computing enhancement, massive geometry performance, and full-speed HDR acceleration.

Integrated with CrossFire™ technology to enhance graphics processing, the GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B features high bandwidth dual-link GPU interconnection, and supports display resolutions up to 2560x2048 @ 60Hz. Additionally, built-in HDMI audio and video enables a one-plug big-screen HD gaming experience featuring Avivo™ HD technology. With Avivo™ HD technology, the GV-RX29T512VH-B is able to support integrated high definition audio, enabling playback of multi-channel (5.1) audio streams and when combined with the integrated HDCP copy protection for Blu-ray and HD DVD content, enables a one cable HDMI connectivity solution for high definition home theaters. Wanting gamers to experience the full power of the GV-RX29T512VH-B, GIGABYTE also includes the "Black Box" game bundle from Valve Corporation, including Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Team Fortress 2 and Portal.

For more details of GIGABYTE GV-RX29T512VH-B, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website:http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx ]]> Sun, 13 May 2007 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1328 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today launched their new graphic accelerator, the GV-NX88U768H-B. Equipped with NVIDIA's latest graphics processor, the GeForce 8800 ULTRA, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B features 768 MB GDDR3 memory and 128 stream processors to provide sophisticated 3D game rendering for an enhanced level of game play. The GV-NX88U768H-B also provides High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) support, for advanced, theater-quality High-Definition video at home.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B comes equipped with the world's first DirectX^® 10 GPU, which fully supports Shader Model 4.0 for next-generation, 3D gaming effects. Through DirectX^® 10, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B is able to deliver the highest Windows^® Vista™ Premium experience with outstanding AERO™ effects. Supporting NVIDIA GigaThread™ Technology, with its massively multi-threaded architecture, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B provides extreme processing efficiency for advanced shader programs. The GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B also utilizes NIVIDIA Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics processing effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU, as well as the NVIDIA Lumenex™ engine, introducing 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) for rendering highly realistic lighting effects.

Integrated with NVIDIA eXtreme-HD™ technology to enhance graphic resolution, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B supports the latest video output interfaces including Dual-Link DVI, for the highest 2560X1600 resolution screen. Wanting gamers to experience the full power of the GV-NX88U768H-B, GIGABYTE also includes two of the world's most famous game bundles: Chris Taylor's Supreme Commander™ and Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War - Dark Crusade™.

For more details of GIGABYTE GV-NX88U768H-B, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx ]]> Tue, 08 May 2007 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1324 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announces the launch of their new graphics accelerator, the GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H, bundled with the official game of the 2006 WCG, Warhammer^® 40,000™: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade™.

Featuring the latest GeForce^® 8500 GT with DirectX^® 10 and Shader Model 4.0 support, the GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H delivers highly realistic gaming effects and enables full support for Microsoft^® Windows Vista Premium. Differing from past GPU generations, the NVIDIA GeForce^® 8500 GT features a dedicated "on-chip" video processor for superb picture quality and ultra smooth video playback. The GV-NX85T256H also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including NVIDIA's GigaThread™ Technology, which, through the use of a massively multi-threaded architecture, is able to create thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs. Additionally, the GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H supports Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU as well as support for NVIDIA's Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering for the most realistic lighting effects.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H also supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and features support for the latest video output interfaces, including Dual Dual-Link DVI, ensuring the highest quality, Hi-Def experience for the latest Blu-ray and HD DVD formats. Continuing GIGABYTE's leadership as the first VGA maker to implement an All-Solid capacitor design on a wide range of graphics accelerators, the GV-NX85T256H provides the enhanced stability, reliability and longevity necessary for today's PC gaming and entertainment systems.

For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-NX85T256H, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1325 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is again changing the face of silent graphics card solutions with the release of the breakthrough Silent-Pipe series third generation — Silent-Pipe 3™. Combining three GIGABYTE proprietary thermal designs: Silent-Pipe II™ recommended by Tom's Hardware and awarded by AnandTech, Silent-Pipe™ known by gamers worldwide for its unmatched silent operation and Screen-Cooling™ for entry-level cards, Silent-Pipe 3™ delivers the very latest in advanced passive cooling technologies.

Based on extensive lab testing and previous graphics card development, the GIGABYTE VGA engineering group has designed a revolutionary new VGA card cooling technology which utilizes natural convection inside the chassis to disperse heat. Similar to the principle of turbulence in fluid dynamics, Silent-Pipe 3™ introduces an all-new concept of VGA card cooling ─ Inner Turbulence Fluid Mechanics Design. Utilizing a series of layered long and short fins with trapezoid punches, Silent-Pipe 3™ transforms laminar (smooth) air flow into turbulent (rough) air flow inside the heat sink, increasing the heat exchange ratio and enhancing overall thermal performance.

Inner Turbulence Fluid Mechanics Design	Front-flow thermal module with layered long-short fins	90% of the heat sink covered by heat pipe

Silent-Pipe 3™: Features & Benefits

1. Inner turbulence fluid mechanics design
2. Front-flow thermal module with layered long-short fins
3. High-performance heat pipe with sintered powder wicks and 90% of the heat sink is covered by heat pipe.
4. Advanced Screen-Cooling™ thermal design
5. Cooper thermal conductive base

The GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H comes bundled with the immensely popular Supreme Commander™, awarded Best Strategy Game at E3 2006. Supreme Commander™ is the first real-time strategy (RTS) computer game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience. Developed by Chris Taylor, Supreme Commander™ raises the bar for its sheer scope and scale of game play. With an enhanced storyline based around three warring factions, each with their own view of the future path humanity should take, Supreme Commander™ promises to fully immerse gamers in this futuristic fight for humanity. Game play is further propelled with breathtaking features such as the "Strategic zoom system", allowing players to zoom out far enough to view the entire map at a glance. Players can also zoom in close enough that larger units such as battleships fill most of the screen.

Featuring the latest GeForce^® 8600 GTS with 256MB GDDR3 memory and DirectX^® 10 and Shader Model 4.0 support, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H delivers highly realistic gaming effects and enables full support for Microsoft^® Windows Vista Premium. Differing from past GPU generations, the NVIDIA GeForce^® 8600 GTS features a dedicated on-chip video processor for superb picture quality and ultra smooth video playback. The GV-NX86S256H also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including NVIDIA's GigaThread™ Technology, which, through the use of a massively multi-threaded architecture, is able to create thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs. Additionally, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H supports Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU as well as support for NVIDIA's Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering for the most realistic lighting effects.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection and features support for the latest video output interfaces, including Dual Dual-Link DVI, ensuring the highest quality, Hi-Def experience for the latest Blu-ray and HD DVD formats. Continuing GIGABYTE's leadership as the first VGA maker to implement an All-Solid capacitor design on a wide range of graphics accelerators, the GV-NX86S256H provides the enhanced stability, reliability and longevity necessary for today's PC gaming and entertainment systems.

For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-NX86S256H, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1326 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announces a brand new thermal design, the Silent-Pipe II™ single-slot version and is featured on the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D. Equipped with the GeForce^® 8600 GT GPU, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D also includes the impressive Supreme Commander™ game bundle for hard-core RTS gamers.

As the industry's foremost heat pipe solution, the GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe II™ combined with the proprietary Screen-Cooling™, technologies utilize natural convection currents created from the front of case, with the system fans drawing cool air over the GPU for unequalled fanless cooling. During testing in the GIGABYTE labs, Silent-Pipe II™ outperformed standard, noisy fansink VGA coolers by allowing the GPU to run much cooler during normal activity. Even during heavy 3D rendering work loads, Silent-Pipe II™ continued to produce outstanding visual quality without creating distracting noise.

To provide end users with some hard-core HD gaming experience, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D comes bundled with the immensely popular Supreme Commander™, awarded Best Strategy Game at E3 2006. Supreme Commander™ is the first real-time strategy (RTS) computer game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience. Developed by Chris Taylor, Supreme Commander™ raises the bar for its sheer scope and scale of game play. With an enhanced storyline based around three warring factions, each with their own view of the future path humanity should take, Supreme Commander™ promises to fully immerse gamers in this futuristic fight for survival. Game play is further propelled with breathtaking features such as the "Strategic zoom system", allowing players to zoom out far enough to view the entire map at a glance. Players can also zoom in close enough, so larger units such as battleships fill most of the screen.

Featuring the latest GeForce^® 8600 GT with 256MB GDDR3 memory and DirectX^® 10 and Shader Model 4.0 support, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D delivers highly realistic gaming effects and enables full support for Microsoft^® Windows Vista Premium. Differing from past GPU generations, the NVIDIA GeForce^® 8600 GT features a dedicated "on-chip" video processor for superb picture quality and ultra smooth video playback. The GV-NX86T256D also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including NVIDIA's GigaThread™ Technology, which, through the use of a massively multi-threaded architecture, is able to create thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs. Additionally, the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D supports Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU as well as support for NVIDIA's Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering for the most realistic lighting effects.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D supports Dual Dual-Link DVI, ensuring the highest quality, Hi-Def experience for the latest Blu-ray and HD DVD formats. Continuing GIGABYTE's leadership as the first VGA maker to implement an All-Solid capacitor design on a wide range of graphics accelerators, the GV-NX86T256D provides the enhanced stability, reliability and longevity necessary for today's PC gaming and entertainment systems.

For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-NX86T256D, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1319 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announced its latest Supreme Commander™ game bundle with flagship GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB and Zalman edition GeForce 7900 GS 256MB graphics cards.

As GIGABYTE VGA cards are designed by gamers for gamers, GIGABYTE is always glad to be able to offer hardcore gaming enthusiasts the very latest game bundles, including Sid Meier's Civilization IV, Quake 4, Call of Juarez and Warhammer^® 40,000™: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade™. At CeBIT 2007, we are proud to add another top title to our game bundle collection — Chris Taylor's Supreme Commander™.

Awarded Best Strategy Game at E3 2006, Supreme Commander™ is the first real-time strategy (RTS) computer game to deliver a truly strategic and tactical experience. Developed by Chris Taylor, Supreme Commander™ raises the bar for its sheer scope and scale of game play. With an enhanced storyline based around three warring factions, each with their own view of the future path humanity should take, Supreme Commander™ promises to fully immerse gamers in this futuristic fight for humanity. Game play is further propelled with breathtaking features such as the "Strategic zoom system", allowing players to zoom out far enough to view the entire map at a glance. Players can also zoom in close enough that larger units such as battleships fill most of the screen.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX79G256DP-RH are HDTV, SLI and Dual-link ready, giving gamers ultra-realistic video quality and ultimate HD gaming performance. The GV-NX88X768H-RH features support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), providing the highest quality High-Definition video for the ultimate home theater experience. The GV-NX79G256DP-RH includes a copper aluminum Zalman fan for the cooling solution, allowing the graphic card to operate in the lowest noise environment, and its 2-ball bearing design guarantees longer operation.

For more details of the GIGABYTE Supreme Commander™ game bundle with GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX79G256DP-RH graphics cards, please go to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1318 GIGABYTE UNITED INC., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today announces the launch of their new graphics accelerator, the GV-NX88S320H-B-RH, equipped with NVIDIA's latest GeForce^® 8800 graphics processor and bundled with the official game of the 2006 WCG, Warhammer 40,000 series: Dawn of War Dark Crusade.

Featuring the GeForce^® 8800 GTS with 320MB of GDDR3 memory, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH delivers the highest level of sophisticated game rendering for a greatly enhanced gaming experience. Transporting users into a new realm of gaming excitement, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH features 96 stream processors as well as support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), providing the highest quality High-Definition video for the ultimate home theater experience.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH is equipped with the world's first DirectX^® 10 GPU, which adopts the latest Unified Shader architecture with full support for Shader Model 4.0. By utilizing DirectX^® 10, the GV-NX88S320H-B-RH is able to deliver the most realistic gaming effects and lets users take full advantage of all the advanced features Microsoft^® Windows Vista Premium has to offer, including the new Aero Interface.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH also features NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including NVIDIA's GigaThread™ Technology, which through the use of a massively multi-threaded architecture, is able to create thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs. Additionally, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH supports NVIDIA's Quantum Effects™ Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU. The graphics card also features the Lumenex™ engine, which introduces 16x anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR), rendering the most realistic lighting effects.

Integrated with NVIDIA Extreme High Definition (XHD) to enhance graphics resolution, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH supports the latest video output interfaces including Dual Dual-Link DVI for the highest dual 2560X1600 screen resolution. Differing from past GPU generations, the NVIDIA GeForce^® 8800 also features a dedicated on-chip video processor for superb picture quality and ultra smooth video playback.

In order for gamers to experience first hand the awesome power of the GV-NX88S320H-B-RH, GIGABYTE is proud to include the immensely popular game─Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War Dark Crusade with their latest graphics accelerators, inviting all enthusiastic RTS gamers to conquer the Warhammer 40,000 world.

For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-NX88S320H-B-RH, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1304 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and other computing hardware solutions, today announces the launch of their new graphics accelerators, the GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH, equipped with NVIDIA's latest GeForce^® 8800 graphics processor.

The GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH feature the GeForce^® 8800 GTX with 768 MB GDDR3 memory and the GeForce^® 8800 GTS with 640MB GDDR3 memory, delivering the highest levels of sophisticated game rendering for a greatly enhanced gaming experience. Transporting users into a new realm of gaming excitement, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH feature 128 and 96 stream processors as well as support for HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), providing the highest quality High-Definition video for the ultimate home theater experience.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH come equipped the world's first DirectX^® 10 GPUs, which adopt the latest Unified Shader architecture with full support for Shader Model 4.0. By utilizing DirectX^® 10, the GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH are able to deliver the most realistic gaming effects and let users take full advantage of all the advanced features Microsoft^® Windows Vista Premium has to offer, including the new Aero Interface.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH feature NVIDIA's latest advanced technologies including NVIDIA's GigaThreadTM Technology, which, through the use of a massively multi-threaded architecture, is able to create thousands of independent, simultaneous threads, providing extreme processing efficiency for advanced, next generation shader programs. Additionally, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH support NVIDIA's Quantum EffectsTM Technology, enabling a new level of physics effects to be simulated and rendered on the GPU. The two graphics cards also feature the LumenexTM engine, which introduces 16x Anti-aliasing and 128-bit floating point High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) rendering the most realistic lighting effects.

Integrated with NVIDIA Extreme High Definition (XHD) to enhance graphics resolution, the GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH support the latest video output interfaces, including Dual Dual-Link DVI, for the highest dual 2560X1600 screen resolution. Differing from past GPU generations, the NVIDIA GeForce^® 8800 also features a dedicated on-chip video processor for superb picture quality and ultra smooth video playback.

GIGABYTE is proud to include two immensely popular games, "Civilization IV" and "Call of Juarez" with their latest graphics accelerators in order to let gamers experience first hand the awesome power of the GV-NX88X768H-RH and GV-NX88S640H-RH.

For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-NX88X768H-RH//GV-NX88S640H-RH, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1298 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today revealed the GIGABYTE GV-RX195P256D-RH, the world's first 80nm graphic card featuring the ATI Radeon^® X1950 Pro with 36 pixel shader processors and the all new Compositing CrossFire™ Engine.

Combining ultra-stable performance, blistering 3D graphic rendering, and longer component lifespan with the usage of ultra-low ESR solid capacitors, the GV-RX195P256D-RH comes equipped with the Zalman VF700 aluminum copper fan to deliver an optimally quiet thermal solution with outstanding overclocking performance. Leveraging the latest advanced graphics technologies including Shader Model 3.0 and High Dynamic Rendering, the GV-RX195P256D-RH provides the ideal solution for Call of Juarez with support for high HDR and DOF effects. Featuring the high performance 3D ChromeEngine3 and EAX surround sound effects, Call of Juarez promises to transport gamers directly into the most realistic 19th century western cowboy adventure imaginable.

In addition to providing support for plug-and-play technology to help eliminate the hassle of identifying the primary or slave graphic card, the GV-RX195P256D-RH features the ATI Avivo™ platform with H.264 playback to enhance the video and image display experience. The GV-RX195P256D-RH also enables Dual-link support for high-resolution displays up to 2560x1600 and provides the video capability needed for the most robust HD gaming systems. For more details of the GIGABYTE GV-RX195P256D-RH, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1294 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a world-leading VGA card manufacturer, along with Techland, a top gaming publisher, today announces the launch their new graphic accelerator, GV-NX79G256DP-RH for the Western adventure game, "Call of Juarez". The GV-NX79G256DP-RH graphic card features the NVIDIA 7900GPU with 256MB GDDR3 memory to allow complex game rendering for an enhanced level of game play. Call of Juarez is powered by the 3D ChromeEngine3, which specially enhances both video and audio quality for an ultra-realistic gaming experience, letting gamers truly experience the world of the 19th century Western cowboy.

The GIGABYTE GV-NX79G256DP-RH supports DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0. Also, this graphic card enables High Dynamic Range, which simulates realistic lighting conditions, reflections and more, so when exiting the dim interior of a building into the bright light of the outdoors, the light levels will initially bloom bright and then dim. Additionally, Call of Juarez supports multiple HDR special effects and improves on Depth of Field. HDR and DOF not only increase the realism of gaming, but also ensure the sceneries and objects appear in actual proportion. Moreover, the outstanding story plot and detailed 3D human features enable players to experience the unique FPS storyline.

To enhance gaming performance, the GIGABYTE GV-NX79G256DP-RH uses the finest overclocking Turbo Force technology to guarantee performance improvement up to 10.79%. Integrated with NVIDIA eXtreme-HD technology to enhance graphic resolution, the GV-NX79G256DP-RH supports the latest video output interfaces including Dual-Link DVI, for the highest 2560X1600 resolution screen. Additionally, GIGABYTE chose the low noise, copper aluminum Zalman fan for the cooling solution, allowing the graphic card to operate in the lowest noise environment, as well as its 2-ball bearing design, which guarantees longer operation.

For more details of GIGABYTE The GV-RX79G256DP-RH, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Sun, 10 Sep 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1289 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD. (GIGABYTE), a leading manufacturer of VGA cards, today proudly announced they will be the first VGA card maker to bundle Sid Meier's Civilization IV edition with the Radeon X1650 Pro for strategy-game enthusiasts. The package enables users to experience the thrilling challenge of creating the ultimate civilization while maintaining your PC cool with GIGABYTE's silent thermal solution.

Incorporating with Radeon 1650 Pro GPU, the GIGABYTE GV-RX165P256D-RH utilizes advanced visual technology standards including Shader Model 3.0, High Dynamic Rendering (HDR) and Single Dual-link support for high-resolution display up to 2560x1600 to provide the video capability needed for robust HD gaming systems. Additionally, the GV-RX165P256D-RH features the unique GIGABYTE 0dB thermal design with Silent-Pipe II technology, which draws cool air in through a new proprietary front-flow thermal module, effectively removing heat from the heat sink on the VGA card. With the natural convection generated by Silent-Pipe II technology, the card not only ensures a quieter gaming environment, but also guarantees ultra-stable system operation, allowing gamers to play without fear of hardware malfunctions.

GIGABYTE's GV-RX165P256D-RH Civilization IV edition gives you the chance to help shape the development and progress of human civilization. The world is yours!

For more information, please visit the GIGABYTE Graphics Accelerators website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1290August 23, 2006 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD. (GIGABYTE), a leading manufacturer of VGA cards, today revealed the world's fastest 3D graphics card, the GV-RX195X512VB-RH. Featuring the ATI Radeon^® X1950 XTX, with state-of-the–art architecture which includes an ultra-threaded engine for outstanding shader performance and manufactured using an advanced 90 nanometer process technology, the GV-RX195X512VB-RH supports high speed GDDR4 memory, enabling it to crank up performance with an incredible increase in gaming and video image processing speed.

The GIGABYTE GV-RX195X512VB-RH graphic card fully supports Microsoft^® DirectX^® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 programmable vertex and pixel shaders in hardware and also enables High Dynamic Range and advanced Anti-aliasing simultaneously for incredible enhancements to lighting contour and color details for the ultimate in visually immersive 3D gaming. The GV-RX195X512VB-RH graphic card also comes with one of the world's top 3D strategy games – Sid Meier's Civilization 4, which will allow gamers to experience first hand extraordinary performance of the 3D graphics engine with the ability to zoom in and out of your holdings in the game world.

The GV-RX195X512VB-RH graphic card is integrated with ATI Avivo technology to deliver sharper photos, smoother video, true-to-life image representation and universal connectivity. In addition, the GV-RX195X512VB-RH supports the next generation Windows Vista operating system, allowing consumers to easily upgrade their system without fear of compatibility issues. Furthermore, this graphic card is integrated with two Dual-link DVI outputs with support for resolutions up to 2560x1600, enabling it to easily support 30 inch widescreen LCD. HDCP digital protection is also provided for those using Blue-ray and HD DVD for high definition video and audio content.

For more details of GIGABYTE The GV-RX195X512VB-RH, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx.]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1285 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a world-leading VGA card manufacturer today proudly launched the GV-NX76G256HI-RH, a High Definition multimedia VGA solution with support for HDMI and HDCP.

The GV-NX76G256HI-RH features the latest generation HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) which combines both the high-definition video and audio signal into one cable for exceptionally smooth and sharp image quality and crisp audio without distortion. Additionally, the GV-NX76G256HI-RH supports HDCP encryption, allowing users to experience the highest-resolution HD broadcasts at 1080p. The GV-NX76G256HI-RH with the NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS GPU also supports PureVideo HD technology and bundles Cyberlink PowerDVD 7, allowing users to build the ideal digital media PC.

The GV-NX76G256HI-RH is mercury and cadmium free for RoHS and EU regulatory compliance. In addition, the GV-NX76G256HI-RH is equipped with GIGABYTE's Silent-Pipe Technology, a fanless thermal solution providing the perfect combination of performance and silent operation. This VGA also supports SLI functionality and uses the finest 256MB GDDR2 memory in the industry, 128-bit memory bandwidth and 12 pixel pipelines. Moreover, the GV-NX76G256HI-RH is comprised entirely of Solid Conductive Polymer Aluminum capacitors to enhance stability of game performance and extend the life of your VGA.

Besides HDMI and HDCP support, the GV-NX76G256HI-RH provides numerous video output interfaces including DVI-I, D-SUB, HDTV and S/AV. In addition, this graphic card utilizes Dual-Link DVI to support high-definition wide screen with 2560x1600 resolutions for wider viewing displays. A host of accessories come with the GV-NX76G256HI-RH including HDMI-DVI connector, S/PDIP audio cable, HDTV converter hub and HDMI-HDMI cable. Moreover, GIGABYTE is pleased to be able to bundle the best strategy game: Sid Meier's Civilization IV.

For more information, please visit GIGABYTE Graphics Accelerators website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1284 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a world-leading VGA card manufacturer today launches the GV-N76G256D-RH featuring the GeForce 7600GS GPU. Manufactured using a new state-of-the-art 90nm process, the GV-N76G256D-RH gives AGP platform users the ability to upgrade their graphics card without having to migrate to a new platform, so they can take advantage of the latest in gaming and digital home entertainment. Whether playing hard-core 3D games or processing complex video calculations, the GV-N76G256D-RH provides an outstanding visual experience, making it one of the top AGP graphics cards available in the market today.

As a premium solution for AGP users, the GV-NX76T256D-RH comes equipped with the industry's finest GDDR2 memory, 128-bit memory bandwidth and 12 pixel pipelines. Designed to comply with EU regulations and RoHS standards, this VGA card is mercury and cadmium free and has ultra low power consumption for exceptional environmentally friendly computing. Unlike similar products that utilize a fan for cooling, the GV-NX76T256D-RH provides a completely silent environment with passive thermal cooling to deliver the highest quality home media center PC.

The GIGABYTE GV-N76G256D-RH is Microsoft Windows Vista™ ready, enabling full support for DirectX 9.0c, OpenGL 2.0, Shader Model 3.0 and HDR for AGP graphics rendering. In addition to enhanced video quality, the GIGABYTE GV-N76G256D-RH utilizes Dual-Link DVI for High Definition widescreen display with 2560x1600 resolutions and supports 30-inch LCD monitors for the most realistic gaming experience possible. Featuring PureVideo technology for crystal-clear picture quality and innovative H.264 video decoding, the GIGABYTE GV-N76G256D-RH can make your digital life a reality.

For more information, please visit GIGABYTE Graphics Accelerators website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1276To offer varied high-rated game bundles, GIGABYTE is the first VGA cards maker to present two Sid Meier's Civilization IV editions of GeForce 7600GT and Radeon X1600XT for classic strategy-game enthusiasts following GeForce 7300 GT Serious Sam 2 special version for FPS gamers.

GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH and GV-RX16T256V-RH incorporated NVIDIA's GeForce 7600GT and ATI's Radeon X1600XT GPU respectively. The two graphics cards adapted advanced visual technology standards, including Shader Model 3.0, High Dynamic Rendering (HDR), and Single Dual-link support for high-resolution display up to 2560x1600 to provide the video capability needed for robust HD gaming system. Furthermore, both VGA cards feature GIGABYTE 0dB thermal design ─ Silent-Pipe II, which draws cool air in through a new proprietary front-flow thermal module to remove heat from the heat sink on the VGA card. With natural convection generated by Silent-Pipe II technology, the cards not only ensure quieter environment but guarantee system operation steadily, allowing gamers to play healthfully without worry.

Want to observe the development and progress of human civilization? Gamers will experience the impeccable glamour of classic strategy game through Sid Meier's Civilization IV. GIGABYTE GV-NX76T256D-RH & GV-RX16T256V-R Civilization IV edition will be released on July. For more information, please visit GIGABYTE Graphics Accelerators website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1275GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a world-leading VGA card manufacturer, today announces the GV-3D1-7950-RH that features the GeForce 7950 GX2 of graphics processors. With dual GPUs, the GV-3D1-7950-RH offers the latest SLITM technology. Equipped with the worldwide 1st 1GB DDR3 memory, GV-3D1-7950-RH make the customers able to experience the latest XHD game effect. Following the convention of 3D1, GV-3D1-7950-RH is equipped with latest SLITM technology and 1GB DDR3 memory, which could make your video experience to extreme high definition image quality.

Designed for extreme HD gaming, the NVIDIA^® SLI™-Ready GV-3D1-7950-RH combines the power of two GeForce 7950 graphics processing units (GPUs) on a single graphics card. This unbelievable graphics horsepower, along with a 512-bit memory interface and an astounding 1GB of fast GDDR3 memory, enable an incredibly smooth, ultra-realistic gaming experience at resolutions up to 2560x1600. With SLI technology, you can tear through the latest games at an unbelievably high resolution of 2560x1600 while maintaining incredibly smooth frame rates. Nothing can stop you when you have this kind of hardware on your side. Built in HDCP, you could enjoy any kind of video content through most popular media, such like HD/BD.

Moreover, the GV-3D1-7950-RH is bundled with the popular PC game "Serious Sam 2", which is highly recommended by NVIDIA, supporting marvelous HDR game effect. GIGABYTE GV-3D1-7950-RH is definitely your best choice. For more details, please visit the official GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1274 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the GV-NX79T256DP-RH VGA card at COMPUTEX. The new high-end VGA card targets power users and digital media enthusiasts with proprietary TurboForce technology for "zero" risk over-clocking. For the really serious enthusiast, the GV-NX79T256DP-RH features the Zalman VF700 cooler providing the most peaceful gaming or digital entertainment environment possible from an off-the-shelf product. With its 90nm GeForce 7900GT GPU, the GV-NX79T256DP-RH can deal with most superior 3D effects and video quality while boasting remarkably low power consumption.

The GV-NX79T256DP-RH adopts the industry's top GDDR3 memory, 256-bit memory bandwidth, and 24 pixel pipelines for higher speed rendering. For the digital entertainment enthusiast the GV-NX79T256DP-RH promises full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0C, OpenGL 2.0 and Shader Model 3.0. Additionally, the GV-NX79T256DP-RH allows users to experience simultaneous HDR and advanced anti-aliasing for incredible enhancements to lighting contour and color details, delivering the ultimate in visually immersive 3D gaming.

For the sake of better graphics performance, GIGABYTE™ has equipped the GV-NX79T256DP-RH with TurboForce over-clocking technology that boosts performance by as much as 10.4%. The Zalman VF700 thermal solution sports a 2-ball bearing design that guarantees better reliability and durability. The new GV-NX79T256DP-RH also features a Dual-Link DVI interface and NVIDIA eXtreme-HD technology that supports resolutions of up to 2560x1600, while PureVideo technology provides strong support for video enhancement and H.264hardware-acceleration. Rounding off its impressive list of features and selling points, the GV-NX79T256DP-RH is bundled with the popular PC game "Serious Sam 2" that is highly recommended by NVIDIA due to its marvelous HDR gaming effects. For more details, please visit the official GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx]]> Sun, 04 Jun 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1269
Silent-Pipe II
Witness the evolution of the revolution. Silent-Pipe II technology that generates natural convection provides more efficient cooling without the use of fans. This is achieved through a unique design that draws cool air in through a new proprietary front-flow thermal module to remove heat from the heat sink on the VGA card. With the improved natural airflow generated by GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe II technology, even hardcore 3D processing applications can run smoothly and reliably with minimal noise from high-speed VGA card cooling fans. With its extremely quiet operation, GIGABYTE Silent-Pipe II technology is ideal for home theatre and media center enthusiasts who require impeccable performance from high-end graphics cards without the intolerable whir of cooling fans.

Turbo Force Ultra
Each GIGABYTE Turbo Force Ultra edition VGA card includes T3 technology and V-tuner3 overclocking utility. T3 technology comprises a series of performance tuning processes that ensure maximum performance and stability. GIGABYTE Graphics Accelerators guarantee high clock speeds with Turbo Force Ultra, while other cards can only be overclocked at the user's own risk. Additionally, Turbo Force Ultra cards would deliver 30~50% better performance than standard cards for enthusiasts together with unprecedented realism for 3D graphics applications.

HD Image Quality
GIGABYTE is ready for high definition gaming fun. To assure every consumer of ultimate video quality, Dual-link DVI support has been a standard feature on VGA product line. Dual Link technology doubles the display bandwidth through a single DVI connection to support ultra-high resolution output and significantly increase productivity. Want a bigger canvas to realize a big idea? Plus, one fantastic wireless multimedia solution is coming. GIGABYTE Wireless VGA really achieves boundless communications with MPEG2 video compression by 802.11 a/g MIMO.

Highest-Rated PC Game Bundles
With outstanding performance from the latest graphics cards, a range of amazing cinematic special effects are possible. Complimenting industry leading performance features, GIGABYTE offers a whole raft of wonderful game bundles, including the Version 4 of FPS classic "Quake 4" and the famous HDR benchmark game "Serious Sam 2" amongst others. What's more is that GIGABYTE is devoted to offering more and more highest-rated gaming titles with future VGA cards. ]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1267 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a world-leading VGA card manufacturer, today announces a special version of GV-NX73T256P-RH that features the GeForce 7300 GT visual processor bundled with "SERIOUS SAM 2". The GV-NX73T256P-RH offers superior performance, silent solution and outstanding cooling with proprietary GIGABYTE's over-clocking technology, "Turbo Force" and the unique "Silent-Pipe" thermal design enables you to experience the latest HDR gaming effects.

GIGABYTE's GV-NX73T256P-RH comes with the excellent GPU, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT, built in 8 pixel pipes, and integrates 256MB GDDR2 memory and 128-bit memory bandwidth. Combining CineFX 4.0 engine, the GV-NX73T256P-RH is able to handle every kind of complex visual effects. Such as, HDR(High Dynamic Rendering) – users can enjoy high quality game play; Intellisample™ 4 – allows the GPU to provide the best performance even in high resolution; Microsoft^® DirectX^® Shader Model 3.0 – provides infinite program command length creating photorealistic scenes and environments in games, without compromising overall PC performance. However, the GV-NX73T256P-RH also incorporates PureVideo™ technology giving you not only excellent gaming effects, but also have the best display quality for digital media playbacks.

For the sake of better graphic performance, GIGABYTE™ equips GV-NX73T256P-RH with the over-clocking technology, "Turbo Force", which enhances performance by up to 15.1%. On the other hand, GV-NX73T256P-RH also comes with the unique "Silent-Pipe" thermal design. Therefore, the GV-NX73T256P-RH provides any gamers extra high performance in an ultra silent environment.

Moreover, the GV-NX73T256P-RH is bundled with the popular PC game "Serious Sam 2", which is highly recommended by NVIDIA, supporting marvelous HDR gaming effect. Want to try “Serious Sam 2”? GIGABYTE GV-NX73T256P-RH is definitely your best choice. For more details, please visit the official GIGABYTE VGA website: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/VGA/Default.aspx.]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 22:00:00 GMThttp://be.giga-byte.com/News/VGA/News_List.aspx?NewsID=1264
World eSports Games, Inc.(CEO KANG Seok Hee, www.weglive.com) announced that GIGABYTE to be its official PC sponsor in WEG Masters wit CLI Expo 2006 where champions of the worldwide top tournaments are invited to compete to be the true masters. The global computer manufacturer, currently known as one of the best motherboard and VGA card makers, GIGABYTE (President Dandy Yeh, www.gigabyte.com.tw) is positioning itself as the major player in the professional gaming hardware market.

With 20 years of high performance motherboard design and manufacturing experience, GIGABYTE has developed a solid reputation as a brand leader in the gaming market. The company's current flagship gaming motherboard, the GA-G1975X, has achieved in excess of 25 awards from the world's enthusiast media, while GIGABYTE VGA cards are on top of rankings with the TurboForce Ultra edition products and achievements like being the first VGA card company to produce a dual GPU VGA card way back in 2004.

It is known that WEG official PC's are selected through a number of rigorous performance tests and evaluations by internal technicians and professional gamers. Since professional gamers are very sensitive about delicate errors which normal users would not notice, the evaluation standard has to be particularly high. With GIGABYTE as the official hardware provider for the WEG Masters tournament, there can be no doubt as to its commitment and standing with professional gamers.

Mr. Kang, WEG technician to evaluate eSports PCs, said "The demand for professional gaming PC has seen a dramatic increase as eSports is becoming the cultural icon of the digital era. We have been asked to have high performance tests by global PC makers with the main target, eSports maniacs who are seeking the best performance". He added "Through these performance tests, WEG will be the top authority in providing the best hardware environment to eSport gamers".

WEG Masters with CLI Expo 2006 is kicking off in Hangzhou Zhejiang Arts Center from April 21 to May 3. The live broadcasting programs are available in weglive.tom.com for Chinese and www.esports.org for English.

GIGABYTE Technology Co., Ltd.was established in 1986 to uphold the concepts of innovation, quality and reliability. GIGABYTE has built a strong foundation with its outstanding achievements in the motherboard industry. It is the only motherboard manufacturer to have been honored with the coveted Taiwan Symbol of Excellence for 8 consecutive years and to win the Gold National Award of Excellence, the highest award for product development in Taiwan. For the third year in a row, GIGABYTE has been named the No.1 motherboard manufacture by PC Magazine.

The World eSports Games(the WEG), held quarterly, comprise an international league of professional and elite amateur electronic game players. WEG's August 2004 "China-Korea National Match" was heralded by the Chinese press as "the most successful tournament in the history of China ". In 2005, WEG began operating as a year-round league featuring top gamers and teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Currently, the WEG features two official PC games: Blizzard Entertainment's WarCraft III^™: Frozen Throne^™ and Valve Corporation's Counter-Strike^™.

World eSports Games, Inc., founded in 2004, is an eSports event, league, and content management group. Founder Paul Chung has been involved in eSports management and broadcasting since 1999, when he led the first-ever project to televise and professionalize computer gaming tournaments. After three months, Chung's tournament programs had already set a record as the highest-rated program in the history of Korean cable television. Headquartered in Seoul, World eSports Games' global presence extends to Los Angeles, Hamburg, and Beijing.]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:00:00 GMT