ATI CrossFireX Technology
Expand and conquer! ATI CrossFireX is the ultimate scalable Multi-GPU solution that allows up to 4 graphics units installed in a system using AMD's motherboard.

- More horsepower for game playing
- Allows gamers to scale performance according to their budget
- Multi-display support (up to 8 monitors)
- Easy plug-and-play upgradeability for even better 3D performance
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DirectX 10.1 Technology
Microsoft DirectX 10.1 is the latest application programming interface from Microsoft that unlocks the state of the art in GPU technology, represented by the ATI Radeon HD 3800 series. Key features include an updated shader model, improved anti-aliasing support, more flexible data access, and tighter specifications for better application compatibility. These features will enable exciting new techniques, such as real-time global illumination, that will define the future direction of interactive 3D graphics. (requires Windows Vista SP1and 10.1 compatible hardware for full features)

AVIVO HD
ATI Avivo HD is AMD's new reference for advanced HD image processing, delivering cool and quiet full-spec HD disc playback with hardware-based Unified Video Decoding (UVD) capability*, built-in HDMI with multi-channel HD surround audio, and support for high-quality connectivity with multiple HDTVs and displays.

Shader Model 4.1 Technology
Get your box geared up for the future of games with blazing fast shader performance and watch your characters sweat with Shader Model 4.1

HDMI Support
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality home theater experience. Built-in HDMI with multi-channel 5.1 surround audio.

Blu-Ray and HD DVD Support
Features hardware HD video processing and HDMI with built-in 5.1 surround audio ATI Avivo HD technology delivers sharp images and vibrant color fidelity from 1080p playback of Blu-ray and HD DVDs movies.

PCI Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from 2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express 2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve high performance.

Visiontek Radeon HD 3870 Video Card Specifications