Archive for the 'Graphics' Category
NVIDIA Releases DX10 Drivers for Windows Vista & Provides SDK
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007NVIDIA Corporation released the WHQL-certified drivers for Microsoft DirectX 10, coinciding with the release of the first DirectX 10 test kit from Microsoft, which allows other hardware vendors to test their graphics processors using the DirectX 10 WHQL tests. Microsoft DirectX 10 is included with Windows Vista and delivers unparalleled levels of graphics realism and [...]
NVIDIA GeForce Delivers for Microsoft Windows Vista
Thursday, January 11th, 2007NVIDIA GeForce graphics processors have been selected to deliver the ultimate visual experience in innovative touch-enabled HP entertainment PCs designed for Microsoft Windows Vista. Unlike standard PC processors, NVIDIA GeForce graphics processors are designed to deliver smooth HD video, vivid pictures and realistic 3D animation while increasing overall system performance in Microsoft Windows Vista and [...]
Microsoft clarifies: Halo 2 Vista wont be Direct X 10
Thursday, December 7th, 2006A Microsoft representative contacted GamePro today to clear up a few matters concerning the upcoming Windows Vista port of Halo 2…namely, that the game will support Direct X 9 visual effects, not the Direct X 10 effects. GamePro.com, as well as many other game media outlets, have reported that Halo 2 will support Direct X [...]
Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX Review
Thursday, November 16th, 2006The Windows Vista era won’t officially begin until Microsoft finally ships its new operating system next January, but PC game enthusiasts will get next-gen PC graphics performance a few months early because Nvidia is ready to ship its new GeForce 8800 GTX and GTS video cards. The GeForce 8800 series GPUs are designed specifically to [...]
DirectX 10 hardware appears with nary a native game in sight
Tuesday, November 14th, 2006It seems more than a coincidence that NVIDIA announced the release of the first DX 10 GPU within hours of Microsoft’s Windows Vista RTM announcement. Vista marks a significant moment in the history of desktop graphics - it’s the first time most users have had a reason to buy 3D graphics cards for reasons other [...]
Worlds First Embedded Graphic Motherboard with Vista Premium Logo
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006ASRock is delighted to announce two more motherboards that also passed Windows Vista Premium logo. In addition to the discrete ConRoeXFire eSATA2 MB, ConRoe945G-DVI and 775i945GZ are worldwide first and only EMBEDDED motherboards that get Windows Vista Premium logo! The research and development ability of ASRock lab is widely recognized once again. ASRock embedded ConRoe945G [...]
Install Vista, Buy Graphics Card
Friday, October 20th, 2006Microsoft’s Windows Vista is nearing completion for retail distribution in January, but many buyers will discover that a stand-alone graphics processor or card is required to reap its full benefits.
Intel and Advanced Micro Devices have already talked up their CPUs’ importance in Vista’s features and OEMs have begun touting "Vista ready" PCs before the operating [...]
Enabling Aero and Flip 3D on VISTA RC2
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006The Aero style on Windows VISTA is one of the most appealing features that many tend to be lured into. Windows Aero is a feature that basically provides you with additional visual enhancements that not can help you be more productive, but significantly enhances the appearance and functionality of VISTA. However, many do [...]
The Windows Vista Interface
Sunday, October 8th, 2006Whenever Microsoft releases a new operating system, the one thing anyone seems to want to talk about is the new interface. What does it look like? Is it cool? Can I run it? On the surface this seems superficial because, after all, Windows is and should be more than just a pretty interface. Don’t things [...]
Windows Vista RC1 gives great gaming experience
Thursday, September 21st, 2006WE PLAYED with Vista for a few days and on our test machine Vista Aero "Eva" Glass works just fine. We decided to use the Gainward 7800 GTX 512 MB card and we can tell you that the Vista performance determination tool rates this card at 5.8 which is more than good enough for Vista.
