3D Prophet 9800 Pro
Based on the RADEONTM 9800 PRO - the fastest, most visually advanced 3D chipset on the planet - the ultra-powerful 3D Prophet 9800 Pro graphics board features a 256-bit DDR memory interface and 8-pixel pipeline engine for the ultimate in hardcore fragging, 128MB of DDR RAM, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, OpenGL® hardware support, incredible core (380Mhz) and Ram (340Mhz DDR) clocks, advanced filtering technologies (Anisotropic Filtering up to X16 and Full Scene Anti-Aliasing up to 6x) for high-quality rendering without a compromise in framerates. As usual, Hercules has developed a set of customized features to exceed gamers' already high expectations. This technological wonder will definitively transform the gaming experience of demanding users, immersing them in a world of photorealism and visual amazement.
Key selling points and benefits:
The ultimate fragging device for extremely high framerates in 3D games: the fastest 3D engine on earth with 380MHz core and 340 MHz DDR RAM frequencies
Future-proof 3D architecture: Microsoft's DirectX 9 platform for increased speed in future games
AGP 8X/4X/2: the highest standard available
Hercules' know-how in innovative design
Copper cooling system: high thermal conductivity for optimized clocks settings.
Heatsinks on the RAM, on the back of the VPU (Visual Processing Unit) and even on voltage controllers to stabilize the design even at high clock speeds
Silent cooling fan (< 28 dB) and very trendy look (blue LED)
Full game included: Rainbow Six Raven Shield
"More potent and faster than ever, 3D Prophet 9800 Pro sets the new standard for a first-rate gaming experience," says Philippe Pecheu, 3D Graphics Product Manager at Hercules. "True to our philosophy, Hercules has designed the most powerful gaming engine ever and demanding users will not be disappointed. Regarding the blue LED we have implemented in the copper cooling system, we decided to add it because we have observed that PCs are increasingly becoming customized objects that users are proud of and want to show off. This board is the best in terms of quality and performance, and this unique feature makes it even more desirable."
Main features:
Ultimate fragging device: when framerates make all the difference:
RADEONTM 9800 PRO, the benchmark technology for First Person Shooters
8 pixel-pipeline architecture for increased rendering power
128MB DDR memory to boost the latest games with tons of textures
High-quality onboard 256-bit DDR RAM interface: no bottlenecks, faster framerates. HyperZTMIII+ intelligent memory bandwidth optimization technology
AGP 8X / 4X / 2X support for maximum performance with the latest motherboards
Incredible benchmarking scores
Step into the future: full hardware support of Microsoft's DirectX®9 features:
Full DirectX® 9 & OpenGL® hardware accelerator. Movie-quality 3D images provided by ATI's latest 3D technology innovations: SMARTSHADERTM 2.1: Programmable Pixel Shaders 2.0 & Vertex Shaders 2.0
TRUFORMTM 2.0 and DX9 Displacement Mapping
SMOOTHVISIONTM 2.1: hardware engine for 2X/4X/6X FSAA (Full Scene Anti-Aliasing) mode and advanced anisotropic filtering - no more jagged edges or speed compromise
Advanced range of video & multimedia features:
High-quality TV display on CRT and flat panel monitors
VIDEOSHADERTM engine: fluid playback of DVD movies on TV set or CRT and flat panel monitors
FULLSTREAMTM technology for improved Internet streaming
Dual display on VGA, DVI or TV-Out (HYDRAVISIONTM)
Dual integrated 400MHz RAMDACs, maximum resolution of 2048x1536 @ 85Hz
Full range of innovative hardware features:
Copper cooling system: one of the best heat-conducting materials for improved stability and optimized clocks settings.
Complete set of heatsinks: on the RAM, on the back of the VPU (Visual Processing Unit) and on voltage controllers to stabilize the design even at high clock speeds
Silent cooling fan (< 28 dB) to avoid parasite noises
Very trendy look with blue LED included in the copper cooling fan
Availability:
Mass delivery: From end April
Price: EUR549.90 (including VAT)