GIGABYTE Presents Radeon HD 4650 AGP Version
May 18, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
If you still feel some love for your old AGP platform, GIGABYTE’s new Radeon HD 4650 AGP edition video card might be the best present for it. Named GV-R465D2-1GI, the card has 1 GB GDDR2 memory, 128-bit memory interface, supports Microsoft DirectX 10.1/OpenGL 2.1 and the AGP 8x standard. The card is even suitable for older media PCs as it features ATI’s Avivo HD technology and Dual-Link DVI-I, analog D-SUB and a single HDMI outputs. Now the bad news, the GV-R465D2-1GI is still missing from GIGABYTE’s official page as their product. There’s no word on pricing and availability date either.
Source: Guru3D
Sphere: Related ContentGigabyte GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 Videocard Review
May 13, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
If you missed the launch of ATI’s Radeon HD 4770 GPU you’re in for a special treat today. PCSTATS is testing out Gigabyte’s GV-R477D5-512H-B Radeon HD 4770 videocard alone, and in Crossfire mode so you’ll know exactly what two of these mainstream cards can do for you! We already know one Radeon HD 4770 graphics card offers great performance for under a hundred bucks, the real question is what level of gaming performance will two 4770’s teamed up under Crossfire deliver? Mainstream videocards often scale faster and farther than pricey flagship videocards, so it’ll be interesting to see where two Radeon HD 4770’s stand against videocards several times their price.
First the basics. ATI’s Radeon HD 4770 (code name RV740) is derived from the venerable Radeon RV770 GPU. The Gigabyte GV-R477D5-512H-B videocard has its GPU clocked at 750MHz and is equipped with 512MB GDDR5 memory running at 800MHz, giving it a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The memory bus is 128-bit wide, which should make for an interesting comparison between it and the mainstream Radeon HD 4850. PCSTATS will breakdown all the numbers in a moment, including benchmarks with the GV-R477D5 card running in Crossfire, but first let’s introduce you to Gigabyte’s GV-R477D5-512H-B PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics card.
GIGABYTE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 Graphics Card Review
April 28, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
The frequency of graphics card releases now compared to two years ago is just jaw dropping. There used to be three models; a low, mid and high-end model. And while we still have that base structure today, there are so many models that fit into each category. These days we have high mid range cards and low high end cards amongst the main three categories; the reason for this is because of the amount of power these cards offer.
The latest card to hit the market is the HD 4770 which expands upon the HD 4700 series from ATI. The weird thing is that it’s a series that we haven’t heard about a whole lot leading up to its release, especially in the new model market. What we’ve seen from ATI lately are models in the HD 4800 series, HD 4890, HD 4870, HD 4850 and more.
With the GIGABYTE HD 4770 in hand we’ll find out if the model is jut ATI getting some attention or a model that’s actually worth checking out in today’s market. Let’s have a look at what GIGABYTE has done with the package and bundle before having a closer look at the card. From there we’ll find out just how it performs.
GIGABYTE Unleashes Next-Gen Performance GPU Powered by Radeon HD 4770
April 28, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
Taipei, Taiwan, April 28, 2009 –GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards today is pleased to announce their latest GV-R477D5-512H-B graphics cards. The GV-R477D5-512H-B is built on the highly anticipated ATI RadeonTM HD 4770 GPU ─ which utilizes the latest 826 million transistors on 40nm fabrication process and GDDR5 memory. Featuring the GIGABYTE GV-R477D5-512H-B features the latest TeraScale graphics engine, 640 stream processor units and UVD 2 with Blu-ray picture-in-picture decode, the GV-R477D5-512H-B is able to deliver higher 2D and 3D graphics performance and offers features enthusiasts have been waiting for.
The GV-R477D5-512H-B supports ATI’s new TeraScale graphics engine combines the power of one teraFLOPS, 640 stream processors and next generation GDDR5 memory which provides twice the data per pin of GDDR3 memory at the same clock speeds to increase the physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience. In combination with 24x custom filter anti-aliasing (CFAA) and high performance anisotropic filtering, the GV-R477D5-512H-B is able to create true-to-life graphics for everything from grass to facial features so you can max out the settings of the most demanding next generation games or revitalize your favorite titles. Also, with ATI Stream Technology, every user can easily use the massive paralel processing power of GPU for physics, attificial intelligence, stream computing and ray tracing calculations, and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding with incredible speed. Deservedly, the GIGABYTE GV-R477D5-512H-B graphics card provides DirectX 10.1 graphics capabilities to support Shader Model 4.1 for life-like realism and stunning 3D gaming effects.
With the great performance, The GV-R477D5-512H-B takes full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with dual-stream, picture in picture (PIP) capabilities and one-cable HDMI™ connectivity. Support for the latest 7.1 surround audio visual interconnects ensures you can take advantage of the latest display technology. Furthermore, the GIGABYTE GV-R477D5-512H-B is equipped with ATI PowerPlay™ technology for breakthrough efficiency of power consumption, maximizing performance per watt by delivering the highest level of high performance when needed and conserving power when the demand on the GPU is low. GIGABYTE graphics products are also 100% RoHS compliant, from manufacturing to on the store shelves, GIGABYTE provides greener computing solutions with better power efficiency.
Gigabyte Radeon HD 4850 1GB Passive Review
April 17, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
We all know the HD 4850 as the little brother of the faster HD 4870 and the distant sibling of the new HD 4890 but while ATI’s lineup has been expanding, the runt of the RV770 litter has been maturing. While reference-based versions of the HD 4850 still exist and remain quite popular, ATI has been pushing their board partners to come up with new and innovative ways of marketing the HD 4850. Some companies left well enough alone and continue to sell a lone HD 4850 512MB SKU but many others have given the design a frontal lobotomy. We now have HD 4850 cards which are pre-overclocked or sport non-reference cooling designs or even incorporate a custom PCB for up to 1GB worth of memory. Some even incorporate a little of everything and really push the limits. It is one of these more extreme cards we will be looking at today.
They say variety is the spice of life and companies like Gigabyte with their HD 4850 1GB have taken that saying to heart. While releasing stock cards is fine and dandy, in order to get people talking about your product you need to find something for them to talk about, something that stands out. In the past Gigabyte rested on their laurels, seemingly content to ply their trade in the mom and pop shops with rebadged reference cards but lately, things have really changed. Not only does the GV-R485MC-1GI sport slightly increased clocks and a 1GB framebuffer but it is also equipped with a passive cooling system. As you will see as the review goes on, the boys over at Gigabyte have really stepped up to the plate with their take on the HD 4850 and have produced a card to be proud of.
If there is one thing we would like to mention from the getgo it is the fact that there is precious little information available about this particular graphics card. While pricing seems to be well within our expectations (between $10 to $20 USD more than the reference versions), trying to find accurate specifications for it is a lesson in futility. Unfortunately, Gigabyte’s site has every bit of information you could possibly need…except the clock speeds the vast majority of us will be looking for when choosing whether or not to buy this card. While we will go into a little more detail about actual speeds within the review, their omission from Gigabyte’s site is puzzling.
Where these custom cards are usually granted limited edition status, it seems that the GV-R485MC-1GI is widely available from Canadian retailers for about $210CAD. That price should definitely cause quite a few silent PC enthusiasts to sit up and take notice. On the other hand, Gigabyte’s 3 warranty is pretty much in line with other ATI partners but pales in comparison to XFX’s Lifetime Warranty even if 3 years is longer than the majority of you will keep this card.
From the outside looking in, Gigabyte’s HD 4850 1GB seems to offer quite a bit in a relatively inexpensive package. Can it deliver? Let’s find out.
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 285 Review
March 30, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
You know, I was thinking, if there’s one product series that is consistently in price-drop somehow .. it has to be the GeForce GTX 200 series GPUs. Even after the GPU update from GTX 280 towards the 55nm 285. This is what the GTX 285 is all about, not shocking ground breaking new graphics architecture, but a move to the 55nm fabrication process – making that chip (GT200b) die size smaller, aim for better yields, and in the end, a product that requires less voltage, performs better and is more affordable.
With the new SKU in mind, we were interested to see what we could save in terms of money if we just did not opt for an overclocked, xxx, OC, SSC and what not editions. It’s interesting to see how well AIBs monetized the passion we all share; overclocking. So from that point of view it should be interesting to test the reference based product with no whistles and bells, and see if we can tweak it a little ourselves.
Luckily there are a number of manufacturers out there which sometimes do not infiltrate the channel with special overclocked editions, and whenever that happens, chances are good that their product have not been pre tested and qualified for higher clock frequencies. And that is making the chance for manual overclocks much better … while you pay the lowest price possible.
Gigabyte is such a company. They only offer a non-overclocked GTX 285 and when you purchase their GeForce GTX 285, you can not choose between six different models. It’s the GTX 285, and whatever you decide to do with it is your call. As such we picked up a retail Gigabyte GeForce GTX 285 with ironically … a gigabyte of graphics memory (yeah lame puns, I like em a lot 
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So today we have a slightly different focus. How would a reference based high-end product perform, how would it overclock and can we save some money by purchasing such a regular product opposed to all the pre-overclocked models while boosting that clock frequency ourselves ?
It makes an interesting thesis, so we’ll find out … Of course we’ll make a full blown review out of the product as well. But not before you have had a peek at the product we are testing today. Next page you guys
GIGABYTE GeForce GTS 250 1GB Graphics Card Review
March 23, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
We know about the GTS 250; it’s nothing more than a rebranded 9800 GTX+. While this is annoying to a degree for the less experienced users who tend not to keep up with what’s happening, if you are looking for something that is to be a well known contender, then the GTS 250 could well be a good choice.
Since the card is a 9800 GTX+ and it’s been out for so long now, companies have been able to offer a good range of options from the word go. Today we’ll have a look at what exactly GIGABYTE has done to the card and if it can stand out from the competition.
We will have a closer look at the card itself in just a moment, but before that we’ll have a quick look at the package. After we’ve looked at the card we’ll then take the time to get stuck into the benchmark side of things to see the performance of the card.
Gigabyte GV-R487D5-1G -ATI HD 4870 Review
March 13, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
If you have recently checked out our review of the nvidia GTX285,then you are sure going to be interested to find out the test results of Gigabyte’s version of ATI’s HD 4870, which is based on the RV770 core. The HD 4870 has been out in the market for a while now but is still a great card as it takes the memory to the new GDDR5 which, even with lower memory clock speeds, actually finds ways boosts its memory bandwidth over that of GDDR3, all with a 256-bit memory bus versus the 512-bit that all of the new NVIDIA GTX200 series cards are using.
Gigabyte 512MB 9800GT Review
February 16, 2009 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
With as many graphics cards available on the market as we see today, how do you know which one to choose? Your answer should be based upon three basic things:
1) How much gaming power do you need?
2) How much gaming power can you afford?
3) How compatible is the card with your machine?
Gigabyte has taken these problems into account, and introduces to us the Gigabyte GV-N98TZL-512H GeForce 9800GT graphics card. Some of its highlights include a Zalman fan, DX10 support, and all-solid capacitor design, but how can it handle today’s hottest games? Stay with us and find out.
GeForce 9800 GT Video Card Roundup (EVGA, Gigabyte, ASUS & Palit)
September 2, 2008 by Cabro · Leave a Comment
Usually, when a new graphics card is released it is impossible to ignore all the reviews and flurry of forum posts that are kicked up in its wake. There are however those odd times when a card sneaks itself into the market without nary whimper from the usual sources and the things literally start showing up at retailers without rhyme or reason. This generation of Nvidia cards has seen several almost-silent releases with the 8800GS and 9600GSO which had reviews here and there but not much was made of their appearance. Today we will be looking at another card which has popped up in at retailers without the usually marching bands and fireworks: the 9800 GT.
Knowing many of you who read these reviews, we think it is safe to say that the release of the 9800 GT has gone largely unnoticed by the majority of tech-savvy consumers. It will without a doubt add even more confusion to the already-crowded Nvidia lineup but it also represents (in some cases) a minor evolution of the now-legendary 8800 GT. Truth be told, many of the G92 cores on the 9800 GT cards on the market have initially been 65nm but supposedly as time passes, there will be some 55nm products released as well. The interesting thing about these cards is that while their reference design is identical to that of the 8800GT 512MB, many of Nvidia’s board partners have decided to go with a non-reference approach straight off the line. This will differentiate them from the 8800 GT cards they are replacing while giving some value-added features along the way. However, as you will see along the way in this review, the 9800GT product range has already become the Wild West with some board partners using “unlocked” cores while others are using standard cores. If you are scratching you head now, wait till you read a bit further.
The raison-d’être of the 9800 GT is a bit of a mystery considering it is being offered in two distinct flavors of core architecture: 55nm and 65nm. With the recent deep price cuts to the 8800 GT cards, it is safe to say that the 9800 GT has come into being to try to liquidate yet more 65nm GPU cores so Nvidia can fully move their lineup to the more efficient and higher profit margin 55nm manufacturing process. Unfortunately, as mentioned there is an overlap with the 9800 GT cards since some hold the older 65nm core while others may use 55nm core, but how will consumers know which one they are getting? The long and short of it is that in many cases they won’t. After talking to a number of manufacturers, some don’t even plan on labeling the 55nm cards as such but hopefully that will change.
Since there have not been many reviews of this card which will eventually replace the 8800GT, we have decided to take a fundamentally different approach this time around and get enough samples to do a full-fledged roundup. A number of companies were more than happy to step up to the plate so today we will present you with cards from Gigabyte, ASUS, Palit and EVGA. While all of these board partners have fundamentally different policies and warranties, they usually all release a reference version and eventually move on to either overclocked or non-reference designs. What makes this roundup a bit different is that NOT ONE of these cards is the same; some have custom PCBs, others are overclocked and one has the underpinnings of an 8800GTS 512MB. So, I guess you could say that this will be one interesting review.
While we could talk and talk about what is new about these cards, let’s save that for another section and get on with this.
