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Gigabyte launches PCI express-based graphics cards for enhanced gaming

Johannesburg, 20 Apr 2004

Gigabyte Technologies has launched its PCI Express-based graphics accelerators to the South African market which feature NVIDIA`s gaming processing technology.

PCI Express is the new I/O interconnect standard designed to take full advantage of additional bandwidth and features. The technology offers up to 4GBs one-directional and 8Gbs concurrent bandwidth, offering gamers superior high-speed graphics output.

In addition, PCI Express opens up a whole new world of 3D gaming as it offers superior visual images and enhanced game speeds.

Explains Reon Coetzee, marketing manager of exclusive SA Gigabyte Technologies distributor, Rectron: "By integrating NVIDIA`s PCI Express high-speed interconnect (HIS), Gigabyte`s PCI Express graphics cards deliver true fidelity performance to its users."

The new range of PCI Express cards include:

a. Enthusiasts Level - offers extreme graphics power and performance;
b. Performance Level - delivers enhanced cinematic effects and features;
c. Mainstream Level - provides best-in-class features and reliability;
d. Entry Level - offers visual quality and strong performance for regular PC users.

Gigabyte has also bundled PowerDVD5.0 as well as several well-known games from Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness and Tom Clancy`s Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield to offer added value and higher ROI.

In addition, video editing enthusiasts can take advantage of the graphics cards` bundled PowerDirector 3ME that offers the ability to explore and create in the world of multimedia.

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Editorial contacts

Mary Siemers
HMC Corporate Communications
(011) 463 4611
mary@hmcom.co.za
Reon Coetzee
Rectron Holdings
(011) 203 1000
Reonc@rectron.co.za