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ATI Technologies Announces Industry-Leading Support for Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 4X Specification

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ATI Technologies Inc. has made a significant announcement in the field of computer graphics, with the company's leading position in the development of 3D graphics and multimedia technology. Following the introduction of the Intel i820 AGP 4X chipset, ATI has unveiled a comprehensive range of products that fully support the AGP 4X specification. These products, aimed at the high to mid-range market, are designed to provide both commercial and consumer applications with the necessary 3D graphics acceleration for high-end CAD use and PC gaming. Furthermore, ATI's products offer unsurpassed 2D and video acceleration.

Key Takeaways:

  • ATI Technologies Inc. has launched a range of products that fully support the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 4X specification, specifically designed for commercial and consumer applications.
  • The ATI RAGE 128 Pro graphics accelerator chip and the RAGE Fury Pro graphics board are part of this product line, which is tailored for the high to mid-range market.
  • The AGP 4X technology is expected to deliver new levels of realism to the Internet and 3D gaming experience, supported by the Intel 820 Chipset, Intel's Pentium III processors, and other top computer manufacturers.
  • Five of the top 10 worldwide computer manufacturers will be using ATI's AGP 4X products in their systems, offering a broad availability of ATI technology in the market.
  • The RAGE 128 Pro chip features 128-bit, dual pipelined architecture, true 32-bit 3D rendering, 32 bpp true color, and hardware accelerated DVD support, as well as digital flat panel monitors.
  • ATI has been a long-standing leader in the AGP marketplace and has worked closely with Intel on the development of AGP and AGP 4X technology, ensuring operateability with future chipsets.
  • The company boasts a significant global presence, with offices in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Barbados, Malaysia, Japan, and Hong Kong.

Statistics:

  • 5 top 10 worldwide computer manufacturers to use ATI's AGP 4X products.
  • Over 1,800 employees worldwide.
  • Presence in 9 global offices.
  • ATI is a public company, trading on both the Toronto Stock Exchange and NASDAQ.

Sources:

  • ATI Technologies Inc., PRESS RELEASE, TORONTO, Nov 15, 1999.
  • Intel Corporation's Desktop Products Group, quoted as saying "Intel has worked closely with companies such as ATI to bring high performance 3D graphics capabilities to the PC platform."
  • ATI Technologies Inc., Corporate Profile.

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