Press Release
20 November 2006
 

 

SPARKLE Presents GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE"Version to Mainstream Market



   Taipei, Taiwan -November 20 2006- SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd., a professional VGA card manufacturer and supplier, today announced the new SPARKLE AGP cards to mainstream market, SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version. Based on NVIDIA award-winning GeForce 7600 architecture, SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version are not only superior performing alternatives for mainstream market, but also the best choice for AGP platform users who are seeking zero working noise AGP graphic card for upgrade.

   Based on NVIDIA's award-winning GeForce 7 GPU architecture, SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version brings astonishing performance speed and unbelievable price offer. SPARKLE doesn't let AGP platform users down, they don't have to upgrade both their motherboard and CPU, and this is the ideal situation for AGP platform users. SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version boasts the video and gaming features of today's most advanced GPUs to deliver stunning, high-definition video-up to 1080i resolution-and ultra-realistic gaming effects at mainstream price points without compromising performance. It features high core speed at 400MHz with extreme 128-bit high speed GDDR2 memory . More important, SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version uses noiseless passive cooling solution with effective cooling performance. This noiseless passive cooling solution features higher throughput thanks to heatsink optimized for natural convention. It has high performance thermal compound ensures optimal thermal dissipation even after years of use.

   "SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version allows consumers to experience the latest gaming effects without compromising performance. Boasting the 3D graphics features of today's most advanced GPUs-including full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 and true high dynamic-range (HDR) lighting." said Kevin Wang, sales director of SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd. " The big value is that its fanless design ensures complete noiseless video playback and gaming environment. So SPARKLE GeForce 7600 GS AGP "PASSIVE" version is the best choice for NET Cafe and HTPC users who are looking for a low cost graphics card upgrade with zero dB working noise."

 

 
SP-AG76SDH Ultra2 Edition
Graphics Processing Unit NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS
Core Clock 400 MHz
Memory Clock 800 / 533MHz
Memory Type 256MB DDR2 / 512MB DDR2
Memory Interface 128-bit
Pixels Per Clock 12
Bus Type AGP 8X
RAMDAC 400 MHz (support dual QXGA displays)
VGA+DVI-I 15-Pin D-SUB+DVI-I
HDTV Resolution up to 1920 X 1080i

GeForce 7600 GS AGP Features and Benefits:

  • Next-generation superscalar GPU architecture
    Delivers up to 2x the shading power of previous generation products taking gaming performance to extreme levels.

  • Full Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 support
    The standard for today
    s PCs and next-generation consoles enables stunning and complex effects for cinematic realism.  NVIDIA GPUs offer the most complete implementation of the Shader Model 3.0 feature setincluding vertex texture fetch (VTF)to ensure top-notch compatibility and performance for all DirectX 9 applications.

  • NVIDIA® CineFX 4.0 engine
    Delivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with new texture unit design streamlines texture processing for faster and smoother gameplay.


  • NVIDIA® Intellisample 4.0 technology
    The industry
    s fastest antialiasing delivers ultrarealistic visuals, with no jagged edges, at lightningfast speeds. Visual quality is taken to new heights through a new rotated grid sampling pattern, advanced 128 Tap sample coverage, 16x anisotropic filtering, and support for transparent supersampling and multisampling.

  • True High Dynamic-Range (HDR) Rendering Support
    The ultimate lighting effects bring environments to life for a truly immersive, ultra-realistic experience. Based on the OpenEXR technology from Industrial Light & Magic (http://www.openexr.com/), NVIDIA
    s 64-bit texture implementation delivers state-of-the-art high dynamic-range (HDR) visual effects through floating point capabilities in shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.

  • NVIDIA® PureVideo technology
    The combination of high-definition video processors and decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.

  • Adaptable programmable video processor
    PureVideo
    s programmable technology adapts to new video encoding formats as they are developed to provide a future-proof video solution.

  • High-Definition H.264, MPEG-2 and WMV Hardware Acceleration
    Smoothly playback H.264, MPEG-2, and WMV video
    including WMV HDwith minimal CPU usage so the PC is free to do other work.

  • Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing
    Smoothes video and DVD playback on progressive displays to deliver a crisp, clear picture that rivals high-end home theater systems.

  • High-Quality Scaling
    High-quality scaling technology delivers a clear, clean image at any window size, including full-screen HDTV resolutions up to 1080p.

  • Video color correction
    Corrects differences in color characteristics of RGB monitors and TV monitors through NVIDIA PureVideo
    s ProcAmp Color Controls setting, such as brightness and contrast. Display gamma correction ensures videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out regardless of the video format or display.

  • Integrated HDTV encoder
    Provides analog TV-output (Component/Composite/S-Video) up to 1080i resolution.

  • 128-bit memory interface
    Delivers more memory bandwidth and efficiency to power the latest games and applications at blazing speeds.

  • NVIDIA® UltraShadow II technology
    Enhances the performance of bleeding-edge games, like id Software
    s DOOM 3, that feature complex scenes with multiple light sources and objects.

  • 128-Bit Studio-Precision Computation
    128-bit studio-precision computation through the entire pipeline prevents image defects due to low precision and ensures the best image quality for even the most demanding applications.

  • Full-Speed 32-Bit Color Precision
    Delivers increased image quality with no performance compromise

  • NVIDIA® ForceWare Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
    Delivers a proven record of compatibility, reliability, and stability with the widest range of games and applications. ForceWare ensures the best out-of-box experience for every user and delivers continuous performance and feature updates over the life of NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.

  • OpenGL 2.0 optimizations and support
    Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

  • NVIDIA® nView® Multi-Display Technology
    Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.

  • NVIDIA® Digital Vibrance Control® 3.0 Technology
    Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to compensate for the lighting conditions of their workspace, in order to achieve accurate, bright colors in all conditions.

  • AGP8x support
    Designed to run perfectly with the
    AGP8x bus architecture.

  • Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
    Blazing-fast RAMDACs support dual QXGA displays with ultra-high, ergonomic refresh rates
    up to 2048x1536@85Hz.

  • Dual-Link DVI Support
    Able to drive the industry¡¦s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560x1600.


  • 90nm Process Technology
    Delivers higher performance through blazing clock rates.


  • Built for Microsoft® Windows Vista
    NVIDIA
    s third-generation GPU architecture built for Windows Vista gives users the best possible experience with the 3D graphical user interface in the upcoming operating system (OS) from Microsoft.




    About SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd.

    SPARKLE Computer Co., Ltd, established in 1982, is a high-end VGA card manufacturer and supplier to mainly provide NVIDIA series VGA card. With its strong R&D ability and investment in both hardware and software, Sparkle aims to provide the most price-competitive products while with best-in-class quality and service. Not only launch partner, Sparkle is also one of the certificated vendors of NVIDIA. Currently, SPARKLE products sell in more than 80 countries and on the web at www.sparkle.com.tw