Press Release
- 2002
Intel's
new 850E chipset gets support from
ATI's Radeon™ Graphics Accelerators
New performance
driven chipset combines with ATI graphics chips
for amazing 3D PC visuals
Monday
May 6, 2002
MARKHAM, Ontario - ATI Technologies Inc. (TSE:ATY; NASDAQ:ATYT)
today announced that its Radeon™ product line of graphics
and video accelerators fully support the newly announced Intel
850E graphics chipset. Powered by a 533 MHz front side bus,
Intel's new chipset combines with Intel's Pentium® 4 processor
to enable ATI's Radeon graphics chips to deliver exciting
3D and video on the PC.
"As a leader in the graphics industry, ATI has proven
to be a valuable supporter of Intel's 850E chipset,"
said Jason Ziller, Technology Initiatives Manager for Intel.
"We're pleased to have worked closely with ATI to ensure
that ATI's Radeon family of graphics accelerators complement
Intel's new chipset."
ATI has ensured that its Radeon product family is optimized
for the Intel 850E chipset and the Pentium 4 processor. As
a result, more users will experience the benefit of the 533
MHz front side bus enabling amazing results with the latest
texture-rich, high frame rate games and other 3D applications.
"Working with valued companies like Intel enables ATI
to deliver the highest quality graphics products to the marketplace,"
said Andy Thompson, Director, Advanced Technology Marketing,
ATI Technologies Inc. "As a result, Intel's 850E will
provide ATI's Radeon customers with an even greater visual
experience through increased performance from the 533 MHz
front side bus."
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subject to change without notice.
Company Background
Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in
the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for the
personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator
and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge
technologies for the PC, workstation, set-top box, game console
and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more
than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters
in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados,
France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United
Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ
(ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
Contact Information
For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site
at http://www.ati.com or contact:
Tenille Cuthbertson, Counsellor, BenchMark Porter Novelli, at
(416) 422-7163 or tcuthbertson@bmporternovelli.com
For investor relations support, please contact:
Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies
Inc., at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or jcraig@ati.com
