106 Customer Care

If you require further assistance with your product, the following Customer Care options are available:

Service

Availability

Language

Access

 

 

 

 

Online

24/7

English,

ati.com

 

 

French,

or

or

 

Spanish,

 

ATI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

 

 

Portuguese,

Attention: Customer Care

Mail

 

German

 

1 Commerce Valley Drive East

 

 

 

 

 

Markham, Ontario

 

 

 

Canada L3T 7X6

 

 

 

 

Telephone

9:00AM -

English

1-877-284-1566 (toll-free)

US &

7:00PM EST.

 

 

Canada

Monday to

 

or

 

Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

1-905-882-2626 (International

 

 

 

and/or local toll charges to

 

 

 

Canada will apply).

 

 

 

 

Telephone

10:30 to

English

+00800-6677-1111 (toll-free)

Europe

00:00 GMT

 

 

and Other

 

 

or

Regions

 

 

 

 

10:30 to

German-

+1-905-882-5549 (International

 

19:00 GMT

French

and/or local toll charges to

 

 

 

Canada will apply)

 

12:00 to

Spanish-

 

 

20:30 GMT

Portuguese

 

 

 

 

 

Telephone

7:00AM to

Spanish,

+0800-333-5277(Argentina)

Latin

3:30 PM EST

Portuguese

 

America /

 

 

+0800-891-9068 (Brazil)

South

 

 

 

America

 

 

+001800-514-3276 (Mexico)

 

 

 

 

7:00AM to

English

other:

 

7:00PM EST

 

+1-905-882-3277 (International

 

 

 

and/or local toll charges to

 

 

 

Canada will apply)

 

 

 

 

ATI Customer Care will work to resolve your issue and help you to get your ATI product up and running. If your issue is not resolved, our technicians will determine whether the difficulty you are experiencing is the result of the ATI product, whether your product contains a defect, and whether your product is under warranty.

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X1550 SERIES specifications

The ATI Technologies X1550 series, released in 2006, is a key component of the Radeon line aimed at delivering affordable yet capable graphics performance for entry-level desktop and mobile computing. This graphics card series is based on the RV530 architecture, which was designed to offer strong visual quality and a variety of features suited for mainstream users.

One of the standout characteristics of the X1550 series is its support for DirectX 9.0c and Shader Model 3.0. This enables the card to handle a range of graphics-intensive applications and games that utilize advanced shading techniques, providing a richer visual experience. Additionally, the inclusion of OpenGL support empowers software development for applications in CAD and 3D rendering, making it versatile for both gamers and professional users alike.

The X1550 series caters to various segments with different configurations, including the X1550 Pro, X1550, and X1550 XT. Users can expect these cards to come equipped with 128MB to 512MB of GDDR2 or GDDR3 memory, depending on the model. The memory bandwidth and capacity enhance the ability to render graphics smoothly even at higher resolutions, ensuring that users can enjoy a decent gaming experience on budget.

Another significant feature of the X1550 series is its implementation of ATI’s Avivo technology, which enhances video playback and enables high-quality video encoding. Avivo includes features such as UVD (Unified Video Decoder), allowing for efficient video playback and improved power management, which is especially beneficial for laptops.

The card also supports ATI's CrossFire multi-GPU technology, which allows users to link multiple graphics cards for enhanced performance in gaming and graphic rendering tasks. This scalability ensures that even entry-level graphics solutions can meet the demands of more modern applications when combined with another compatible card.

In terms of connectivity, the X1550 series comes with various output options, including DVI and VGA outputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of monitors. Some models also support HDMI, enabling users to connect to high-definition displays for an expanded viewing experience.

Overall, the ATI Technologies X1550 series stands out as a cost-effective solution for users seeking decent graphics performance without the financial investment associated with higher-end models. Its balance of features, from support for modern graphics APIs to video playback technologies, makes it a noteworthy option for entry-level gaming and general multimedia tasks.
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