AMD intros new range of graphic cards

BANGALORE, INDIA: Chip designer AMD today announced the introduction of the ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card, the latest addition to its line-up of ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series graphics cards.

The ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card delivers a state-of-the-art HD multimedia and game experience at a value price and also provides an uncompromising Microsoft Windows 7 experience, said a press release.

AMD said, with the cutting-edge technology for today's software the new graphics card offers great performance, allowing users to get the true Windows 7 experience with full DirectX 11 support, for less than USD $605 for a 512MB memory configuration.

Featuring support for ATI Eyefinity multi-monitor technology, the ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics card is said to help users be more productive in today's visually rich applications by expanding their on-screen real estate, putting more information at their fingertips.

Offering leading-edge performance per watt, the chip redefines entry level performance and ultra-low power consumption, making it possible for AIB partners to deliver passive cooling models to market in addition to whisper-quiet, single slot fan-cooled versions, the release added.

“The ATI Radeon HD 5450 offers consumers another next-generation graphics product from AMD, and further reinforces our price-performance value at a wide range of price points,” said Matt Skynner, vice president and general manager, AMD Graphics Division.

He added that with the addition of the ATI Radeon HD 5450, home theater enthusiasts and casual gamers have access to cutting-edge features and solid performance at an incredible value.