[해외소식] 알바트론(Albatro) PCI 그래픽카드 발표

 

알바트론(Albatro) PCI 그래픽카드 발표
알바트론사는 최근 2008 컴퓨텍스에서 새로운 'PCI' 그래픽 카드를 발표했습니다. 'PCI Express'가 아닌 'PCI'로 읽는게 맞습니다. PCI8600GT-256X, PCI8500GT-256X 그리고 PCI8400Gs-256는 오래된 PCI 기술에 최근 GeForce 8 시리즈 그래픽을 탑재한 그래픽 카드들 입니다. 이 카드들은 모두 PCI만 있는 메인보드들의 통합 그래픽과 완전한 듀얼 모니터 호환성과 함께 중요한 그래픽 성능향상을 제공합니다.

100만개 존재하는 AGP나 PCI Express가 없는 메인보드
지난 7년간 AGP와 PCI Express 슬롯은 없고 통합 그래픽만 갖춘 메인보드군이 100만장 생산된 사실은 거의 알려지지 않았습니다. 비록 이 메인보드들은 전통적인 PCI-슬롯은 갖추고 있지만 오늘날 PCI-Express가 독점하고 있는 최신 그래픽 기술로 업그레이드 할 수 있는 기회는 없었습니다. 지금까지는 최신 그래픽을 경험할 수 있는 최고의 대안은 시스템 전체를 정비하는 것 이였습니다.

알바트론은 그 요구에 PCI 기반의 최신 NVIDIA GeForce 8 시리즈 그래픽 기술의 그래픽카드라고 대답했습니다. 이 카드들은 이런 메인보드들(AGP나 PCI Express 슬롯이 없는)에게 통합 그래픽에서 완전히 새로운 시스템에 대한 시간이나 금전적 투자없이 중요한 점프를 할 수 있는 기회를 만들어줍니다.

PCI 그래픽 카드를 추가해서 2번째, 4번째 혹은 4번째 모니터를 추가한다!

Intel 915G 메인보드에서 3개의 PCI 그래픽카드를 각각 테스트 한 결과 입니다.
사양은 CPU Pentium-4 520(2.8GHz) / DDRII 800 1GB / Windows XP 입니다.

출처 : VR-Zone
원본 : http://sg.vr-zone.com/articles/Albatron_Unveiled_PCI_Graphics_Cards/5932.html

Albatron Unveiled PCI Graphics Cards

Published on July 10, 2008, 10:39 am Albatron Technology recently unveiled three new “PCI” graphics cards at Computex 2008. You read it right - “PCI” and not “PCI Express”! The PCI8600GT-256X, the PCI8500GT-256X and the PCI8400GS-256 are all VGAs that retrofit recent GeForce 8 Series graphics onto older PCI technology. These cards all offer a significant graphics boost along with dual monitor capabilities for an entire generation of integrated-graphics, PCI-only mainboards.

Millions of existing Mainboards without AGP or PCI Express
It’s a little known fact that there have been millions of Mainboards mass produced in the last 7 years with AGP and PCI Express slots left off in favor of integrated graphics only. Although these mainboards have the traditional PCI-slots, they have been deprived of a chance to upgrade to the latest graphics technology which is almost exclusively for PCI Express these days. The best alternative to experience the latest graphics was for a complete systems overhaul - that is, until now.
Albatron has answered the call with its PCI based VGA cards featuring recent NVIDIA GeForce 8 Series graphics technology. These cards allow these mainboards a chance to make a significant jump from integrated graphics without investing time and money in a whole new system.

Add in a PCI graphics card, add on 2nd, 3rd or 4th monitor!
As mentioned, these PCI graphics cards, with their multiple video adapters, can allow a system, with an integrated GFX mainboard, to configure dual monitors. But it can also give single-PCIe-VGA mainboards (can do up to 2 monitors only) a chance to add on a third or fourth monitor – who needs it you say? You’d be surprised at how you can make use of the extra real estate when you have 3 or 4 monitors. There are applications that can make use of more than 2 monitors such as flight simulation and tracking multiple stock exchanges. But from a more practical perspective, imagine watching a DVD in one screen, browsing the internet in another and doing your work on a third, all without shuffling between overlapping pages or searching your task bar for a program that you have open. Most recent VGA cards can get you dual monitors at best, but add on that third monitor with a PCI graphics card and you’ve got one very wide virtual panel.
Integrated Graphics vs. PCI 8 Series Graphics – It’s all in the numbers!
Preliminary tests have the PCI 8 Series VGA cards significantly outperforming Integrated Graphics by up to 1329%, according to 3DMark2006 scores.

The tests in the chart above were performed on an Intel 915G MB testing the 3 PCI cards separately and testing once with integrated graphics only – CPU Pentium-4 520 (2.8 GHz), DDRII 800 1GB, Windows XP.
Other goodies!
These cards are all low-profile cards that make them easily adaptable to smaller cases. The PCI8600GT and PCI8500GT additionally boost performance with DDR III memory and come with HDMI connectors. All three cards come with DVI and TV-Out connectors.
Retrotechnology rescues misfit mainboards, breathing new life into millions
Integrated graphics mainboards without AGP/PCIe slots are the misfits of the new graphics age, severely limited in graphics upgrade options. However, the fact remains, that these boards are still capable, sturdy and abundant in large numbers. Albatron’s PCI 8 Series VGA cards come to the rescue with three great new cards that allow for an effortless upgrade with great savings!