Press Release
- 2004
ATI turbo-charges FireGL™ workstation
graphics accelerator family with introduction of the high-end FireGL™ X2-256t
Monday, January
12, 2004
MARKHAM, ON - ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:
ATY, NASDAQ: ATYT) is extending its line of workstation graphics
accelerators today with the introduction of the high-end FireGL™ X2-256t.
Based on ATI’s award-winning scalable workstation graphics
architecture, this turbo-charged graphics board delivers the
industry’s fastest 3D performance for products under $1000
(1).
The FireGL X2-256t is capable of handling users’ most
demanding projects when running high-end 3D applications based
on OpenGL and DirectX 9. Featuring increased engine and memory
speeds, plus a redesigned board with a performance-enhancing
copper fan, the FireGL X2-256t delivers up to 25% more processing
power than its predecessor. Four geometry engines and eight parallel
rendering pipelines power the board which comes with 256MB of
graphics memory and dual DVI-I connectors. The FireGL X2-256t
delivers fast 3D performance, superior quality imaging and ISV
certification for professional applications such as 3dsmax, SolidWorks,
MicroStation, Maya, and Softimage XSI.
“With performance that rivals competitive products costing
twice as much, the FireGL X2-256t features advanced pixel shader
support and the ability to render complex models, scenes and
effects in real-time,” said Dinesh Sharma, Director, Workstation
Products, ATI Technologies. “This turbo-charged accelerator
enables 3D professionals to speed up their production pipeline,
delivering high-end performance and ISV certification for sophisticated
CAD (computer aided design), solid modeling, DCC (digital content
creation) and visual simulation applications.”
The FireGL X2-256t has an MSRP of US $899 and will be available
later this month through workstation OEMs, system integrators
and value added resellers. The FireGL X2-256t joins the existing
products in the FireGL family including the entry-level FireGL™ T2-128,
the mid-range FireGL™ Z1-128, the FireGL™ X1-128
and the Mobility™ FireGL™ T2 processor for mobile
workstations.
For additional product details, or information on our reseller
and distribution partners, please visit www.ati.com/FireGL.
1Based on comparison to competitive products displayed at www.specbench.org
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Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
Company Background
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and
manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon
solutions.
An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world’s
foremost visual processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated
to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full
range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation,
set-top and digital television, game console and handheld
markets. With 2003 revenues in excess of US $1.3 billion,
ATI has more than 2,200 employees in the Americas, Europe
and Asia. 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 .
Other ATI Contacts:
Tenille Kennedy, Consultant, Porter Novelli Canada, at (416)
422-7163, or tenille.kennedy@porternovelli.com
For Information:
Patricia Mikula, Public Relations Manager, Desktop and Workstation
Products
at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 8809 or pmikula@ati.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
