ATI Ships The Fastest Graphics Processor On The Planet: Radeon X1800 XT

Record breaking Radeon X1800 XT now available for all the gamers and enthusiasts seeking an unprecedented level of 3D performance and image quality.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005: ATI Technologies announced recently that the highly anticipated Radeon X1800 XT, the fastest graphics processor on the planet, is now available for gamers and enthusiasts seeking an unprecedented level of 3D performance and image quality.

The new Radeon X1800 XT, which began shipping on November 3, ahead of schedule, features a radically new ultra-threaded 3D architecture and ATI’s revolutionary Avivo video and display technology platform, designed to unleash visual and performance possibilities that gamers until now could only dream about getting from a PC graphics processor.

“ATI is thrilled to announce worldwide availability of the Radeon X1800 XT,” said Rich Heye, vice president and GM, desktop discrete products, ATI Technologies. “We’ve shipped thousands into retailers and e-tailers worldwide, and gaming enthusiasts are enjoying the very best in visual quality, stability and next-generation performance.”

The revolutionary Radeon X1800 XT architecture gives competitive gamers and enthusiasts blistering performance in the most demanding, shader-intensive environments, an efficient new memory design and Avivo technologies for visual perfection and advanced video playback.