GIGABYTE Presents RadeonTM HD 6900 Series Graphics Cards
Get amazing Eye-Definition graphics with full DirectX® 11 support and get fast applications and incredible video with AMD EyeSpeed technology

GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B

GIGABYTE GV-R695D5-2GD-B

Taipei, Taiwan, December 15^th, 2010 - GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today is pleased to launch their latest GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B graphics cards. Building on the ultimate kernel of AMD Radeon^TM 6900 art-of-the-state single-GPU architecture and advanced GDDR5 memory technology, the GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B deliver seamless frame rates with massive graphics processing muscle for any of tomorrow’s DirectX®11 titles. In addition, the new GPUs provide for a host of innovative new features including dual advanced programmable tessellation engines, Microsoft DirectX® 11, AMD Eyefinity technology, AMD PowerTune technology, AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology, and AMD HD3D technology. The GPUs promise a truly immersive experience with no-compromise performance and flawless image quality for the most demanding games, applications and users.

Eyefinity Technology

GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B feature AMD’s second-generation DirectX® 11 technology, delivering rich, realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance. With 2GB GDDR5 hi-speed video memory, GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B offer twice the data per pin of GDDR3 memory at the same clock speeds. In addition, with 2GB frame buffer, GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B are truly perfect for massive multi-monitor high-res gaming. Benefiting from AMD Eyefinity technology, gamers are able to experience multi-monitor support for immersive entertainment and enhanced productivity from a single graphics card solution.

APP technology

Furthermore, using AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology, users can easily unleash the massive parallel processing power of GPU for physics, artificial intelligence, stream computing and ray tracing calculations, and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding with incredible speed. In addition to improved video image quality and playback for video formats like DivX and DivX Plus HD, GIGABYTE GV-R6900 Series also enable improved performance with applications like Microsoft® Office 2010, Internet Explorer 9, and Mozilla Firefox 4.

AMD HD3D technology

To respond to every power gamer for a no-compromise HD gaming experience, GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B are the first to offer full support for Microsoft DirectX® 11 for life-like realistic and stunning 3D gaming effects. Gamers are able to enjoy their favorite games in full stereo 3D with AMD HD3D technology, which gives 3D support for Stereo 3D display, gaming, Blu-ray^TM. It brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and gamers can dominate the competition with GIGABYTE GV-R6900 Series graphics cards.

In order to provide the best digital audio/video interconnection between a computer and display monitor or home-theater system, GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B are capable of outputting DispalyPort signals and integrated HDMI 1.4a with support for Blu-ray 3D, Stereo 3D gaming and 3D photos/videos.

For more details of GIGABYTE GV-R697D5-2GD-B and GV-R695D5-2GD-B, please visit the GIGABYTE VGA website at: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/main.aspx?s=43

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About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a leading brand in the IT industry with branch offices located in 24 countries around the world. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a small research and development team and has since taken a position as one of the in the world’s top motherboard manufacturers. In addition to motherboards and graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, datacenter servers, networking products, mobile handsets, and home entertainment devices to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to “Upgrade Your Life” with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information.