A great combination of performance and value, the GIGABYTE GV-R657OC-1GI graphics card offers a great solution for entry-level gamers and HD enthusiasts requiring smooth gameplay and high quality HD video playback without a hit to the wallet. It's built around 480 Stream Processors with 1GB/128-bit GDDR3 memory. A host of AMD technology such as AMD EyeSpeed, AMD HD3D, Crossfire and UVD (Unified Video Decoder) offers more than one way to boost your experience.
Performance is only a part of the story. Ultra Durable 2 design adopts the first class components, including Ferrite Core Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET and Lower ESR Solid Capacitors for unmatched stability and durability during demanding condition. Custom-designed 80mm cooler efficiently cools your card while running in low noise level, helping create more comfortable environment without annoying buzzing.
- Ultra Durable 2Using high quality components on graphics cards is the key factor for having a long lasting, stable and reliable product. GIGABYTE is again setting a new standard by using Ferrite Core Chokes, Low RDS (on) MOSFET and Lower ESR Solid Capacitors, providing the stability and reliability from their high-end graphics solution. In addition, GIGABYTE Ultra Durable 2 Edition graphics cards now feature a sophisticated layout topology. This state-of-the-art power design from GIGABYTE delivers the ideal integration of thermal, electric characteristics, digital signals, power circuitry and optimum placement of components for enhanced graphics performance.
- GIGABYTE custom-designed 80 mm coolerGIGABYTE custom-designed 80 mm cooler, with air flow optimized cover and aluminum base. The cooler can dissipate heat effectively from the GPU while keeping the fan at lower speed and noise.
- Gold plated HDMIGold plated, durable large contact area connectors have been used for optimum signal transfer between connections.
- AMD EyeSpeed TechnologyWith AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) technology and third-generation UVD (Unified Video Decoder) dedicated video playback accelerator, enjoy beautifully rich and clear video playback when streaming from the web. Take in your favorite movies in stunning, stutter-free HD quality. Run multiple applications smoothly at maximum speed. Enjoy lightning fast game play and realistic physics effects with enhanced Video Quality features such as advanced post-processing and scaling, dynamic contrast enhancement and color correction, and independent video gamma control.
- AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU TechnologyAMD CrossFireX is the ultimate multi-GPU performance gaming platform, enabling two or more discrete graphics processors to work together for boosted system performance and a breakthrough gaming experience.