Leading IT infrastructure distributor, Axiz, changes the face of gaming with the release of the all-new GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce 8800 GTS graphics processing units (GPUs).
The new GPUs offer unrivalled processing power and unique levels of graphics realism and special effects.
XFX, known by gamers worldwide for its mind-blowing, performance-crushing and competition-obliterating video cards, is pleased to add the two new GPUs to its offering which has completed the shift in NVIDIA's GPU architecture.
"Based on the innovative new GeForce 8 graphics architecture, the powerful new GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce 8800 GTS GPUs are the industry's first DirectX 10 compatible GPUs. They are also the reference GPUs for the DirectX 10 development and certification," comments Philip Henning, graphic product manager, Axiz. "This means all future games will be developed around the DirectX10 architecture, giving gamers lifelike visuals and artificial intelligence in the games."
Rocking the gaming world with a fully unified shader core, these GPUs dynamically allocate processing power to geometry, vertex, physics, or pixel shading operations. The unified stream processors efficiently process geometry shader programs, while reducing dependence on the CPU for geometry processing. The GeForce 8800 GTX and GeForce 8800 GTS feature NVIDIA GigaThread technology that supports thousands of independent simultaneous threads for maximum GPU utilisation. Shader Model 4.0 enables new complex operations on the GPU and reduces the load and CPU cycles.
Stream Out enables programmers to add more detail without having to re-render the entire pipeline. Geometry Shaders permit geometry creation and tessellation for smooth curved surfaces and realistic character animation, including lifelike facial expressions and hair.
Occupying the space of two slots, each of these GPUs use high-speed GDDR3 memory and are HDCP capable. Henning advises gamers to ensure they have a strong enough power supply to power the GPUs.
The new GPUs are faster than a dual GeForce 7900 GTX running in SLI mode and even faster than a single GeForce 7950 GX2 card. The GeForce 8800 GTX has a 24-pixel per clock ROP and the GTS a 20-pixel per clock ROP. "The name of the game is speed, so be sure to move quickly," ends Henning.
For more information or retail pricing, please contact Axiz on (011) 237-7017 or visit www.axiz.com.
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Axiz distributes ICT infrastructure and provides technology intelligence and innovative thinking to its business partners when they buy the quality products Axiz provides from market leaders HP, Microsoft, Intel, Kingston, LG, Lexmark, Asus, Acer, Genius, as well as its own brand Axiz. It also carries a wide range of leading brand components and solutions. Axiz is committed to living the Five Capitals Model of Sustainability and is a pioneer, innovator and leader in its sector through the implementation of its Ledibogo Programme and its Business Partner Development Programme, as well as other initiatives such as founding and supporting Inqolobane (the Employee Ownership Association Africa, www.eoaa.co.za) and Qhubeka (the Motive Power Movement, www.qhubeka.com). More information is available at www.axiz.com.
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XFX is a global presence in the world of electronic gaming. With its focus on taking gaming to the extreme, XFX has developed an exciting array of video cards and accessories that are designed to maximise the entire entertainment experience. A division of PINE Technologies, XFX operates its own manufacturing facility and maintains an R&D team that features some of the industry's most renowned talents. Learn more about XFX at www.xfxforce.com.
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