S3 Graphics branded PCI Express add-in graphics cards offer great value with high-speed 650MHz core clock and low cost 256MB/128bit 400MHz DDR2 memory, ideally suited for the small form factor or Home Theater PC market
S3 Graphics today announced its newest PCI Express Chrome S27 graphics cards, the Chrome S27 Low Profile 256MB/128bit 400MHz DDR2 board, is now available for immediate purchase through its own online retail site the Gstore.
"Vista is going to create new and exciting opportunities for the add-in board makers. In order to realize the robustness and full features of Vista, users will have to get a DirectX 9 capable graphics board, either for upgrading an existing system, or in a new one," said Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research, the graphics and multimedia research firm. "A powerful, yet affordable solution like the S3 Graphics S27-based add-in boards will be just the solution many buyers will be looking for."
Featuring a robust DirectX 9.0 implementation featuring 4 vertex and 8 pixel processors, its signature Hi-Def™ visual experience, and the best performance-per-watt operation in the industry, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 line of graphics cards are ideal for users looking to enhance their 3D gaming experience.
On top of being ideal for 3D game play, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 DDR2 cards feature a wide range of connectivity options including support for DVI and VGA display interfaces along with Macrovision-certified TV-out. This connectivity is further enhanced through native 1080p HDTV support and widescreen display capability with Chromotion™ 3.0, the next generation programmable video engine boasting hardware accelerated motion compensation and WMV-HD support. To further enhance operation for home theatre applications that demand cool & quiet operation, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 features an efficient and power smart design, coupled with Fujitsu's advanced 90nm process technology that sets a new standard for desktop power/performance without compromising on features.
About Chrome S27 Graphics Processors
Manufactured using the latest 90nm technology from Fujitsu, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 graphics processor feature class leading core and memory clock rates, with additional support for the latest DDR3 memory, and a PCI Express x16 interface. Featuring a high speed DirectX 9.0 graphics engine, the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 graphics engine consists of 4 full precision vertex shader units and 8 full precision pixel shader units translating 5.6 Billion pixel shader operations per second, enabling next generation applications with lengthy, complex shaders.
For an outstanding visual experience the S3 Graphics Chrome S27 features the latest Chromotion 3.0 Programmable Video Engine, enabling acceleration for all leading video standards, new features to enhance the user's Hi-Def widescreen digital media experience, and a comprehensive feature set enabling users to creatively tweak and tune their viewing experience. S3 Graphics Chrome S27 also features advanced power management features usually found only in mobile solutions, that leads to reductions in heat and potential noise from cooling solutions. For more information on S3 Graphics Chrome S27 please go here: http://www.s3graphics.com/en/products/class3.aspx?productId=10
S3 Graphics is a leading provider of innovative graphics visualization technologies for the notebook and desktop markets. As a quality supplier to the OEM and retail markets, S3 Graphics powers consumer, corporate and multimedia platforms to bring best-in-class energy efficiency, graphics/video performance, and visual features to the user. Our long-term commitment to customers is to bring reliability, quality, performance and state-of-the-art features to the forefront of PC applications. www.s3graphics.com
