ATI Radeon™ HD 4890
Relentlessly Pursuing PerformanceTear through the latest games with seamless frame rates and go beyond HD1 with the power of the ATI Radeon™ HD 4890 graphics processing unit (GPU). Building on the strength of the ATI Radeon™ 4800 series award-winning architecture, this GPU stands out from the rest with massive graphics processing muscle. Take ultimate control over your game and crank it up with scalable performance. Go ahead, max out the settings and put the ATI Radeon HD 4890 through its paces.
With 800 stream processors, the ATI Radeon HD 4890 has the brute strength needed to tackle the latest 3D games.
Unparalleled anti-aliasing (AA) and anisotropic filtering deliver eye-popping graphics with striking realism.
Equipped with the fastest, most advanced GDDR5 memory technology, this GPU supports higher data rates which translates directly into superior performance and maximum memory bandwidth.
Get right in the action and experience cinematic gaming at extreme HD resolutions1 with mind-blowing performance in the latest DirextX®10.1 games.
Personalize your experience with state of the art overclocking capabilities, advanced system monitoring and amazing control. Tune your system in real-time and push the performance envelope with the ATI OverDrive™ utility2.
Take your game to new heights with ATI CrossFireX™ technology and enjoy superior scalability with up to quad GPU support3.
Tap into the massive parallel processing power of your ATI Radeon HD 4890 GPU with ATI Stream technology and tackle demanding tasks like video transcoding with incredible speed.
ATI Radeon HD 4890 Series – Key Features
TeraScale Graphics Engine - The TeraScale graphics engine in the ATI Radeon™ HD 4890 features over one teraFLOPS, nearly one billion transistors and 800 stream processors so you can enjoy the high resolutions and fast frame rates previously only available with dual-card systems4.
Advanced Memory - GDDR5 provides twice the data per pin of GDDR3 memory at the same clock speeds.
Enhanced Anti-Aliasing & Anisotropic Filtering - High performance anisotropic filtering and 24x custom filter anti-aliasing (CFAA) smooth jagged edges and create true-to-life graphics, for everything from grass to facial features.
DirectX® 10.1 - Play today while preparing for tomorrow with state-of-the-art DirectX 10.1 graphics capabilities.
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology - ATI CrossFireX™ technology with up to quad GPU support offers superior scalability so your system is ready to level up when you are3.
PCI Express 2.0 - Support for PCI Express 2.0 will prepare you for bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications.
Power to Spare - This GPU has the brute processing power needed for physics, artificial intelligence, stream computing and ray tracing calculations.
Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2) - UVD 2 frees up your CPU for other tasks so you get The Ultimate Visual Experience™ for even the most processing-intensive content, including VC-1, H.264 and now MPEG-2. Also, take full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with dual-stream, picture in picture (PIP) capabilities1,5.
Accelerated Video Transcoding (AVT) - With ATI Stream technology, owners of ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 series graphics cards can help accelerate the conversion of standard and HD video into multiple formats for use on differing consumer electronics devices. The ATI Video Converter, designed to enable GPU transcoding of HD video streams, is currently available.
Upscale Beyond 1080p - Watch the hottest Blu-ray movies or other HD content at full 1080p display resolution and beyond6.
Enhanced DVD Upscaling - Watch standard DVD movies in near high-definition quality with DVD upscaling. The GPU uses post processing algorithms to enhance standard and low resolution videos and movies on your HD display.
Dynamic Contrast - Dynamic Contrast automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness during scenes to consistently deliver a crisp, vibrant picture.
HDMI - Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support. Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of color when connected to a capable HDTV.
Dynamic Power Management - ATI Radeon HD 4890 GPUs deliver high performance when needed and conserve power when the demand on the graphics processor is low.
Energy Efficient Manufacturing Process - Third generation 55nm chip uses the industry’s most energy efficient manufacturing process.
1 HD capable monitor required 2 AMD’s product warranty does not cover damages caused by overclocking, even when overclocking is enabled via AMD software.3 ATI CrossFireX™ technology requires an ATI CrossFireX Ready motherboard, an ATI CrossFireX™ Bridge Interconnect and may require a specialized power supply. 4 Compared to previous generation ATI Radeon™ graphics processors.5 Blu-ray drive required 6 The ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series GPUs can upscale video display to 2560x1600 on dual-link monitors which is almost twice the display resolution of 1080p displays.
ATI Radeon™ HD graphics chips have numerous features integrated into the processor itself (e.g., HDCP, HDMI, etc.). Third parties manufacturing products based on, or incorporating ATI Radeon HD graphics chips, may choose to enable some or all of these features. If a particular feature is important to you, please inquire of the manufacturer if a particular product supports this feature. In addition, some features or technologies may require you to purchase additional components in order to make full use of them (e.g. a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD drive, HDCP-ready monitor, etc.).
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VGN-Z690 Configure-to-Order
VGN-Z690 Configure-to-Order
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40GHz)
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (2.53GHz) [add $50.00]
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P9600 (2.66GHz) [add $250.00]
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VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Features
Lighten your workload. Fusing portability with the performance of a larger computer, the VAIO® Z is ready for business. It weighs only 3.4 pounds and boasts a scratch-resistant 13.1-inch XBRITE-DuraView™ LCD. Encased in durable premium carbon fiber to withstand even the most taxing trips, the VGN-Z698Y/X comes equipped with Intel® Centrino® processor technology, 4GB of memory and a 256GB solid state drive (SSD) with RAID technology. This mobile workstation also has a hybrid graphics system that lets you select your graphics performance on the fly without rebooting. The Z also features a Blu-ray Disc™ drive, integrated camera and microphone, HDMI™ output and G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.
Powerful Mobile Performance
Enjoy the powerful performance of Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P9600 processors (2.66GHz1)with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology – the latest chipset from Intel®.The VAIO® Z notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit.Featuring a dual channel 256GB6 solid state drive with RAID technology. The result is quicker boot-up times, faster application launches and overall enhanced performance. Solid state drive technology has no moving parts, so you get a more durable storage solution less prone to physical damage.
Wireless Freedom
Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO® Lifestyle PC lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In, America's largest and most reliable 3G network18.Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology16 that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones.
Endless Features
An HDMI™ output17 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™ cable sold separately).G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching.
Environmentally Engineered Features
Energy-efficient 25 watt Intel® Centrino® 2 processors offer all the performance at lower power consumption.By using a mercury-free backlit LED display, the VAIO® Z notebook keeps one less chemical out of both your home and the landfills.
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AMD 7-Series Chipsets
AMD Mother Board
AMD 7-Series Chipsets support next-generation gaming by enabling the latest graphics card technologies, including the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series in AMD’s desktop gaming platform, and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3800 Series in AMD’s new gaming platform for notebooks. Launch AMD 7-Series Demo
AMD 790FX Chipset for Desktop
Designed for High-Performance Gamers and Professional Overclockers1
Quad Graphics on a single motherboard (ATI CrossFireX™ Support)
Superior Scalability
Extreme Overclocking1
AMD 790X Chipset for Desktop
Designed for Gamers and HD Enthusiasts
Dual Graphics (ATI CrossFireX™ Support)
System Monitoring and Control Options
Upgrade flexibility
AMD 780G Chipset for Notebook and Desktop
ATI Hybrid™ Graphics Technology Support2
Designed for Casual Gamers and HD Enthusiasts
Cutting Edge Technologies Ahead of the Masses
AMD 7-Series Chipsets are designed to work with next-generation components, including the AMD Phenom™ X4 Quad-Core Processor and AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Technology. These chipsets feature HyperTransport™ 3.0, which enables maximum platform performance by matching the bandwidths between the graphics and CPU systems.
Also, next-generation PCI Express® 2.0 more than doubles the bandwidth of PCI Express 1.1, which can mean a significantly faster and better gaming experience with PCIe 2.0. That means hair-trigger, rapid-fire response times for a competitive edge under the most demanding circumstances.
Ultimate Control: AMD OverDrive™
The AMD OverDrive™ feature (desktop platforms only) helps users tweak their system’s performance in real-time, with state-of-the-art overclocking2 capabilities. It offers advanced system tuning controls, the ability to monitor critical functions like voltage and temperature, built-in stability and performance testing, and even optional pre-set control modes.
That means you can test, tweak, and fine-tune your system to find the exact settings that deliver the best performance and visual experience on the games you play.
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AMD's Notebook Gaming Platform
AMD's Notebook Gaming Platform
Designed for gamers. By gamers.
Notebook PCs based on AMD's notebook gaming platform technology deliver pure adrenaline with the ultimate in HD1 visual performance. That means Full HD 1080p2 playback of Blu-ray movies3 with crisp, vivid HD images and home theater-class sound almost anywhere.
AMD-powered notebooks based on this platform come loaded for Microsoft® and future DirectX® 10.1 3D games—enjoy world-class graphics and a vivid, life-like gaming experience.
Featuring premium wireless technologies from industry leaders, you get greater range and faster data downloads with the latest wireless solutions—including 802.11n—so you can stay connected while on the go.
These superior technologies work together like a well-oiled machine—optimized to create an immersive visual experience with improved graphics performance, fast wireless, and long battery life.
Performance to Go:
AMD Turion™ X2 Ultra Platform with ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3000 Series graphics can deliver significantly greater bandwidth with support for power-optimized HyperTransport™ 3.0 technology and PCI Express® 2.0, to increase data throughput and improve overall system performance while helping to extend battery life. Learn More
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Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
The Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor is designed to deliver performance across usages—such as image processing, video content creation, games and multimedia—where end-users can truly appreciate the performance. With a PC based on the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology†, you get advanced performance and multitasking capabilities for today's digital home and digital office applications.
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Features and Benefits
Versatility, performance and reliability to meet all your computing needs
Everyone wants something different from their computer—work, play, Internet, music, learning and more. A PC featuring the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor opens the door to many new experiences. It's as versatile as you are.
Greater performance with Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology)†
Hyper-threading enables multi-threaded software applications to execute two software threads in parallel, thereby improving system responsiveness. Intel Pentium 4 Processors enabled with HT Technology deliver performance and multitasking gains that result in increased productivity and efficiency.
Improved Power Management with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology‡
Intel Pentium 4 Processors that are enabled with Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology allow the operating system to adjust the processor clock down when running applications that require less power. Increased power efficiency brings savings.
Scalability and performance with Intel® EM64TΦ
Intel® Extended Memory 64 TechnologyΦ (Intel® EM64T) can improve performance by allowing the system to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory. Intel EM64T also provides support for 64 bit computing to help handle the applications of tomorrow.
Execute Disable Bit° functionality protects your investment
Execute Disable Bit can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
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† Look for systems with the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology logo which your system vendor has verified utilize Hyper-Threading Technology. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software you use. See www.intel.com/products/ht/hyperthreading_more.htm for information.
Δ Intel® processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details.
‡ Not all specified units of this processor support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. See the Processor Spec Finder at processorfinder.intel.com or contact your Intel representative for more information.
° Enabling Execute Disable Bit functionality requires a PC with a processor with Execute Disable Bit capability and a supporting operating system. Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers Execute Disable Bit functionality.
Φ Intel® EM64T requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel EM64T. Processor will not operate (including 32-bit operation) without an Intel EM64T-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software configurations. Intel EM64T-enabled OS, BIOS, device drivers and applications may not be available. See www.intel.com/technology/architecture-silicon/intel64/ for more information including details on which processors support Intel EM64T or consult with your system vendor for more information.
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Last week's launch of the Phenom II X4 955 was a big win with the enthusiast crowd. This week, however, it looks like AMD has shifted focused to the mainstream market. Not only is the highly anticipated Radeon HD 4770 launching today, but also a new dual core Black Edition processor: the Athlon X2 7850 AD785ZWCGHBOX. Based on the updated K10 Kuma architecture, the 2.8GHz X2 7850 is poised to take over as AMD's flagship dual core processor. At only $69 USD, it's also shaping up to be quite a bargain. Benchmark Reviews has thoroughly tested this new processor, and today we bring you our results.
At 2.8GHz, the Athlon X2 7850 BE inches ahead of the 2.7 GHz Athlon X2 7750 launched in December of last year. Beyond the 100 MHz bump in clock speed, however, these chips are essentially the same. That's not necessary a bad thing, though. Clock-for-clock, the new Kuma based dual cores from AMD are much faster than the outgoing Brisbane core, thanks in part to the improved architecture, level 3 cache, and the addition of new instruction sets.
With a price tag of only $69, the Athlon X2 7850 will compete directly with Intel's Pentium Dual Core line-up. However, its excellent price/performance ratio could pose a threat to the Core 2 Duo family as well. That said, today's review will focus not only on performance, but also on value. Even in good economic times this is a top concern of most consumers, and in today's market it's even more important, particularly when you consider the steep prices of high-end quad core systems.
About Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (AMD)
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home, and play.
Over the course of AMD's three decades in business, silicon and software have become the steel and plastic of the worldwide digital economy. Technology companies have become global pacesetters, making technical advances at a prodigious rate - always driving the industry to deliver more and more, faster and faster.
However, "technology for technology's sake" is not the way we do business at AMD. Our history is marked by a commitment to innovation that's truly useful for customers - putting the real needs of people ahead of technical one-upmanship. AMD founder Jerry Sanders has always maintained that "customers should come first, at every stage of a company's activities."
We believe our company history bears that out.
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