Reviews of the ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent HD video image quality; easy installation with no internal cable connections.
The Bad: Subpar 3D performance, even for a midrange 3D card.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking to build a home theater PC, we recommend ATI's Radeon HD 2600 XT as the midrange card to use, thanks to its nearly perfect HD video image and its no-fuss installation. But for 3D gaming, you'd be much better off looking for a good deal on a faster, older graphics card.
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Part number: 100-437910
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 x16
Processor / Memory
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 2600XT
- Graphics Card Performance This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.
- Video Memory Installed 512 MB
- Technology GDDR3 SDRAM
- Features Avivo HD Technology, ATI CrossFire 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 DirectX 10
- 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 VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ( With adapter ), 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A ( With adapter ), 1 x HDTV output ( With adapter )
- Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express x16
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x HDMI-DVI adapter, 1 x HDTV adapter
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included CATALYST Software Suite
- OS Required Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Recommended Power Supply 400 Watt
- Peripheral / Interface Devices CD-ROM
- System Requirements Details Windows XP - RAM 1 GB, Windows XP 64-bit Edition - RAM 1 GB, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 - RAM 1 GB, Windows Vista - RAM 1 GB
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