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Anandtech
New ATI Driver UI: The Catalyst Control Center
“The first thing that we noticed (aside from the skin) about the CCC is just how clean and simple it is. We do prefer a consistent UI look and feel, but the layout of and obviousness of where everything is helps immensely in getting around.”

 “The 3D preview alongside each setting is nothing short of revolutionary in terms of making very complex functionality intuitive. Whenever we have to go back and explain Anisotropic filtering and Antialiasing, we have difficulty getting across exactly what the settings mean visually, even if we can communicate exactly what's going on in the hardware.”

“Our final thought is that the Catalyst Control Center fits in very well with what consumers need from a graphics driver UI in order to get the most from their card.”
August 2004

HardOCP
“It’s not often that we do a write-up on a new driver software package for video cards. We only cover the major releases that will have a significant impact on end users. This is one of those times.”

 “This is the biggest control panel upgrade ATI has ever done, greatly outdoing the original Catalyst Control Panel introduced back in 2002. We have been helping test this software package with ATI and are glad to say ATI has addressed and fixed all of the bugs we reported to them, making this release very solid.”
August 2004

Tom’s Hardware
Catalyst Control Center Brings Fresh Look and Features
“With its new Catalyst Control Center, ATI aims to satisfy the entire of gamut of demands, from the menu-shy novice to the tweak-happy enthusiast. Everyone's requirements will be fulfilled through the new Control Center and its new user interface. The interface offers simplified menus for the beginner and more detailed settings and options for the seasoned enthusiast.”

“They are finally given a way to give their products a CI and to improve the contact with their customers. Larger companies will surely be happy to make use of these possibilities.”
August 2004

Driverheaven
“So there you have it. Catalyst Control Centre is probably the most important driver update released by any company to date.”
August 2004

Beyond 3D
“In all Catalyst Control Center provides a fresh, interesting look to ATI's driver control panel options and also immediately introduces some useful new functionality for ATI users. Hopefully ATI will introduce the rest of the features promised quickly and the provided SDK will see board vendors and enthusiasts adopt it to by providing more plug-ins for even greater control and functionality.”
August 2004

Tweaktown
Catalyst Control Center – a new way to control your ATI graphics card
 “… with the new ATI Catalyst Control Center we have a refreshing, exciting, innovative and versatile graphics card driver control panel which should really scare the blazes out of nVidia. It is far more superior to the aging nVidia driver control panel and if nVidia don’t develop something similar they will likely get left behind in this department.”

“Real time preview …  is a good idea by the folks at ATI - nVidia will have to put their serious thinking caps on to think of something better.”

“In our opinion, up until now nVidia has always had a better drive control panel with more options but this has all been blasted out the window with the release of the Catalyst Control Center by ATI. ” 
August 2004

Hot Hardware
ATI’s Catalyst Control Center
“The Catalyst Control Center is a new and improved user interface, built around Microsoft's .NET technology, that brings new ideas to the table to ensure a smooth experience for users of all levels.”

“After having the opportunity to work with the Catalyst Control Center, we've walked away with a favorable impression.  Anytime a company takes the steps to improve the features and stability of their existing products, it deserves credit. ”
August 2004

Bit-tech
ATI Catalyst Control Center
“ The new user-interface that the Catalyst Control Center brings to a reality is nothing short of impressive. The user-interface is like a breath of fresh air that enhances the whole gaming experience even further - every feature of the new Control Center is easily accessible to the user.”
 
“ This is quite possibly the first time that we have been able to sit down and say we are 100% satisfied with a driver's user-interface - everything is where it should be. ”
August 2004

Neoseeker.com
ATI Catalyst Control Center
“ATI has made a significant leap forward with the Catalyst Control Center and their three primary goals of simplifying the UI, the ability to customize easily and introducing new features have all been met and will be well received by both casual users and enthusiasts.”

“All in all, gamers have a lot to look forward to from ATI and the CCC is a glimpse of the commitment that ATI has to the gaming community.”
August 2004

Rage3D.com
ATI Catalyst Control Center
  CCC’s biggest strength is its customizability that will allow users to add components they desire, AIB vendors to package all their utilities into one central interface and ATI to easily add-on new features in an intuitive manner.”

 “In terms of the principles of a basic User Interface ATI’s CCC has done great job in meeting it. CCC has an aesthetically pleasing design that has the ability to cater to both the novice and advanced users. The design is clear, provides useful illustrations and valuable descriptions. ”
August 2004