35 56, 69

2

Anisotropic Filtering 56, 60, 66, 117

Anisotropic filtering 117, 129

Anisotropic Filtering preference 67

Anti-aliasing55, 58, 60, 66, 103, 116, 117, 129, 130

Anti-Aliasing preference 67 API-Specific 69

appearance of the Catalyst Control Center Application Programmable Interface (API) Apply a Hotkey 31

Aspect 117

Aspect Ratio 54, 76, 81, 85, 117, 124

ATI Overdrive 108, 126

ATISETUP utility 20, 21, 22

Avivo ™ Color 117

Avivo Color 52

B

Back Buffer 118 back buffer 119 Basic 29 Basic View 29 Bilinear Filtering 118 BIOS 37

BIOS settings 91 Bit depth 118 Bitmap 118 Brightness 79, 83

brightness 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 106, 117, 119, 123, 124 Buffer 71, 119, 122, 124

bus type 37

C

Card Reversal Recommend 92

Catalyst 22

Catalyst ® A.I. 66

Catalyst ™ A.I. 68

Catalyst A.I. 56, 62, 91, 102, 103

Catalyst A.I. settings 62, 91

Catalyst Control Center 21, 22, 25, 28, 29, 101, 102, 103, 108, 119

Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) 41, 42, 49, 53, 132 Change Catalyst Control Center language 35 chrominance 130, 134

Clone Mode 40, 41, 42, 80, 84

CMOS 101

Color 21, 52, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 79, 84, 106, 117

Color - Full-screen 3D 75

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X1600 specifications

The ATI Technologies X1600 is a notable entry in the realm of graphics cards, launched during the mid-2000s as part of the company's Radeon X1000 series. Renowned for its performance and value, the X1600 was designed to cater to gamers and multimedia enthusiasts looking for an affordable yet capable graphics solution.

One of the hallmark features of the X1600 is its implementation of the unified shader architecture. This innovative architecture allows the GPU to allocate processing power dynamically among vertex and pixel shaders, enhancing visual effects and performance in modern games of the time. Its support for Shader Model 3.0 enabled more complex pixel shaders and realistic characters and environments, providing a richer gaming experience.

The X1600 series includes several variants, with the X1600 Pro and X1600 XT being the most prominent. The X1600 XT is equipped with 12 pixel shader processors and 5 vertex shader processors, while the X1600 Pro features a slightly less potent 12 pixel and 4 vertex shading pipeline setup. This categorization allowed users to select a model that best suited their performance needs and budget constraints.

In terms of memory, the X1600 typically supports GDDR2 and GDDR3 types, providing bandwidth essential for high-resolution textures and demanding applications. With options for 256 MB to 512 MB of video memory, the X1600 can handle a variety of gaming scenarios while maintaining decent frame rates.

The X1600 introduces several technologies to enhance user experience. It includes support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) rendering, which brings a broader color range and more realistic lighting effects to games. Additionally, it supports Avivo, ATI's multimedia technology for improved video playback and processing capabilities, enhancing the experience for users interested in home theater systems.

Another significant characteristic of the X1600 is its compatibility with the PCI Express interface, allowing for greater bandwidth between the graphics card and the motherboard. This ensures that the card takes full advantage of modern computing setups, making it a versatile option for many builders and upgraders.

In summary, the ATI Technologies X1600 stands out in the mid-range graphics market due to its unified shader architecture, support for advanced shading technologies, and robust memory options. Its balance of performance and price made it a favored choice during its release, helping to shape the evolution of graphics technology in subsequent generations.