La Gacilly, October 29, 2003 – 3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE, Hercules’ European exclusive high-end multimedia graphics board based on ATI®’s RADEON™ 9800 SE chipset, is about to fulfill multimedia enthusiasts’ greatest expectations. A powerful, complete and affordable graphics solution, 3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE transforms a PC into the ultimate one-stop home entertainment center.
3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE
Based on the RADEON™ 9800 SE – a special edition of the fastest, most visually advanced 3D chipset on the planet, RADEON™ 9800 Pro – the 3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE graphics board features a 256-bit DDR memory interface and 4-pixel pipeline engine for extreme gaming satisfaction, 128MB of DDR RAM, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 and OpenGL® hardware support, incredible core (380MHz) and RAM (340MHz DDR) clock speeds and advanced filtering technologies (Anisotropic Filtering up to 16X and Full Scene Anti-Aliasing up to 6X) for high-quality rendering without a compromise in framerates in today’s and tomorrow’s hottest games.
On the multimedia side, the on-board stereo TV tuner transforms a PC into a TV and VCR thanks to the bundled multimedia applications, while the comprehensive connection cables provided combined with the complete software suite make capturing and editing videos easier and more intuitive than ever before. The included radio frequency remote control provides users with complete control over everyday applications (TV viewing, VCR functions, DVD playback, office applications, Web surfing and more), doing away with the need for various other independent controllers.
“3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE is the ideal single-slot graphics board for multimedia enthusiasts, thanks to its well-balanced set of features,“ states Philippe Pecheu, 3D Graphics International Product Manager at Hercules Technologies SAS. “3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE provides demanding gamers with all the latest technological innovations available, transforming a PC into a complete multimedia center. The computer industry is now witnessing a long-awaited convergence in the multimedia domain, and 3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE represents the next step in this technological revolution.”
Key selling points and benefits:
- 2D/3D graphics board delivering amazing performance, powered by the latest RADEON™ 9800 SE chipset based on powerful RADEON™ 9800 Pro technology.
- Full DirectX® 9 hardware accelerator for high framerates in current and future 3D games and applications.
- 128MB DDR RAM and 256-bit DDR memory interface.
- AGP 8X/4X/2X: the latest PC graphics transfer technology.
- A convenient and versatile way for users to enjoy TV, VCR & DVD functions on their PC.
- Radio frequency wireless remote control included.
- Full package of software applications for control of all multimedia functions.
Availability: 3D Prophet All-In-Wonder 9800 SE is available at an estimated retail price of € 279.99.
About Hercules Technologies
Founded in the United States in 1982, Hercules developed the industry’s first high-resolution graphics boards for PC. Having set the monochrome graphics standard, Hercules then proceeded to pioneer advances in color graphics solutions. Over the years Hercules has constantly evolved, providing innovative lines of graphics, video and audio products geared principally towards the international gaming community. Hercules has been a division of the Guillemot Corporation group since 1999.
Guillemot Corporation designs and manufactures a complete range of PC hardware products and PC and game console accessories. With an active presence in 17 countries, the group currently distributes its products throughout 45 countries worldwide. Guillemot Corporation is listed on the Paris Stock exchange, ISIN code FR0000066722.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.hercules.com.
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost Visual Processing Unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to delivering leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With 2001 revenues in excess of US $1 billion, ATI has more than 1,900 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).