Video Cards and Related Technologies

How does a video card work?

A video card basically converts the computer?s digital signals from the processor right into a signal that the monitor is able to interpret. Hence, its basic function would be to convert data. The main point of difference between an basic level video card and a state-of-the art one is that the latter?s conversion speed is much better.

The Chips

The chip is the heart of the video card. It really is where all of the processing is done. In addition, it makes 3D acceleration possible. The chip is to the video card, what the processor would be to the computer. Of both major chip manufacturers, ATI and NVIDIA, the former is well known for high quality and great technology.

Pipes

The info must travel through tunnels called ?pipes?, before it is usually converted. On one end it starts as raw data and ends up at the opposite result in a format that is compatible with the monitor. Coming, the info undergoes the conversion process. The higher the number of pipes, the more data that could be converted simultaneously.

The number of data that a pipe can hold is called its Memory Interface. A pipe with a 128 bit interface can process more data than one with a 64 bit interface.

Memory

The memory can be used to store temporary or transient information. Video information, being very data heavy, needs more memory. Both main types of memory are SDRAM and DDR RAM. DDR is superior as it could transmit information faster.

ATI Technology

An ATI card will offer you many technologies that will significantly improve your video experience. ATI?s cards are fully compatible with all the latest 3D technologies and do not rely on your computer?s CPU to process information, as do a number of the entry-level cards.

SmartShader?

This technology will unleash a new generation of visual effects on your computer. Realistic graphics with breathtaking 3D effects are possible with SmartShader?. DVD movies can be looked at to better effect with it too.

SmartVision�

SmartVision� has the effect of removing jagged edges, improving the image, bringing its finer details to light.

Fullstream?

This is the most advanced technology [1] in video processing, which is particularly online and video playback processing. It greatly improves the product quality and performance of streaming video.

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