The graphics card market is a real hornet’s nest at the moment with tons of circuits and even more manufacturers launching new cards all the time. Sticking out isn’t easy and PowerColor has decided to launch a product package that looks quite appealing. Together with KONNET it has launched a pair of Radeon HD 4800-based graphics cards that are shipped with high-quality HDMI cables. Something many use with AMD’s HTPC-friendly graphics cards, but also work with many new monitors. PowerColor has paired its two fastest cards, Radeon HD 4870X2 and 4870, with KONNET’s HDMI cables.
More information on PowerColor’s new product packages can be found in the press release;
PowerColor cooperated with KONNET to bring you maximum HDTV experience!
Level up your gaming world !
Taipei, Taiwan – February, 9th, 2009–TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, is excited to announce PowerColor’s collaboration with KONNET. KONNET is a leading developer of audio/video components. As a team, PowerColor and KONNET are bringing you a supreme bundle—the combo of quality graphics and HDMI cable to all gamers.
In order to deliver life-like gaming experience, PowerColor bundles HD4870X2 with KONNET FidelityHD standard HDMI cable and HD4870/HD4850 with KONNET ExpressHD standard HDMI cable. Both of them support 480i/p, 720i/p and 1080i/p high definition video display and digital audio, with 24K gold plated connectors to provide maximum conductivity and minimum data loss. This duo is ready to bring you the ultimate HDTV experience !
| Graphics | PowerColor HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5 | PCS+ HD 4870 1GB GDDR5 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Speed | 750MHz | 780MHz |
| Memory Speed | 900MHz(3.6Gbps) | 925MHz (3.7Gbps) |
| Memory Size | 2GB | 1GB |
| Memory bandwidth | 256+256-bit | 256bit |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| HDMI Support | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI cable | FidelityHD 150 | ExpressHD 150 |
| Cable Length | 1.5 Meters | 1.5 Meters |
| Cable Diameter | 10.0 mm | 6.5 mm |
| Connector Material | Phosphor Bronze, 24K Gold Plated | Phosphor Bronze, 24K Gold Plated |
| Wire Material | 28 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Wire | 28 AWG Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Wire |
| Cable Shield | Heatproof PVC Layer, Metal Shielding | Heatproof PVC Layer, Metal Shielding |
| Number of Pins | 19 pins | 19 pins |
| Ferrite Core | 2 Pieces | |
| SRP for Combo | USD $499 | USD $249 |
“Providing the best solution to all gamers is always our target”, says Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. “KONNET is a leading provider of the audio/video components, with our co-operation, I believe we can bring an ultimate visual/audio gaming experience to another level for all gamers– we’re on our way to keep the gaming entertainment better and better!”
“This Combo does make synergy.” said by Donald Tang, Head of Asia Pacific operation of KONNET. “PowerColor, as the leading graphic card supplier, providing quality graphic images together with KONNET’s rich experience in digital transmission for audio/video would definitely give the best sound and picture quality. I believe all the gamers would be excited when this Combo comes to market.”
About KONNET Technology Inc.
KONNET is a leading developer of professional audio/video, mobile entertainment and gaming products to enhance the performance and stimulating the true quality of digital entertainment. KONNET’s product development team specializes in designing and developing both electronic and non-electronic components with innovative ideas in order to provide premium quality, performance and convenience for the new generation of digital entertainment users.
About TUL Corporation
TUL is a leading supplier of AMD graphics cards under the PowerColor brand. We offer award-winning products based on our technology leading components, quality design and superb engineering. TUL employs more than 150 talents worldwide, with offices in China, Europe, Russia and USA to support over 300 channel partners and distributors in 50 plus countries. For further information, visit: www.powercolor.com
