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Color Brightness 73 Color component 119 Color Contrast 74, 75 Color correction 119 Color Depth 119 Color Gamma 73, 75 Color quality 42 color temperature 52 Compliance Information compliance information Composite Engine 120 Composite Video 120, 130, 133 Compositing Engine 103, 130 composition of the profile 32 configuration

multiple monitors 21 primary monitor 21 configuration tips 105 Connecting Devices 13

Contrast 72, 79

contrast 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 78, 83, 106, 117

Control Panel 5, 21, 119

Control point 120

Copy-protection

DVDs 109

CPU 127

Crazy Taxi 3 62

Create a list of active Hotkeys 31

Create a Profile 32, 93

Create or Edit Profile 32, 94

CrossFire 4, 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, 108, 130

CrossFire ™ graphics card connections 92

CrossFire Edition 101, 103, 120

CrossFire F.A.Q. 101

CrossFire Master graphics card 108

CrossFire Ready 101, 102

CrossFire-Specific Troubleshooting 107

CRT 4, 17, 109, 120, 121, 129

Custom View 29, 30

Customer Care 37, 105, 109, 110, 111

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Dashboard 25, 28, 29, 121

Define Custom View 30

Deinterlacing 115

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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.
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