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Visiontek Radeon HD 3650 512MB PCIe 2.0 Product Details

Radeon Graphics Directx 10
HDTV Ready CrossFireX Ready
Vista Ready HDMI

Visiontek 900232 Radeon HD 3650 Video Card
The Visiontek Radeon HD 3650 Video Card will enhance the graphic processing capability of your system! This video card uses a PCI Express 2.0 X16 interface and has a 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 video memory. The GPU used is RADEON HD 3650 and it can support digital resolution up to 2560 x 1600. You can also attach multiple monitors to this card. Some of the additional features available with this card are HDTV, HDCP, CrossFireX, DirectX 10, and OpenGL 2.0. The card is compatible with Vista and has Unified Video Decoder Technology (UVD) and Shader Model 4.1 Technology. It uses less power without sacrificing energy efficiency and the amount of noise produced is very less.  With the video card you also get an installation disk, S-Video to Composite Adapter, HDTV Cable, and DVI to VGA Adapter. Grab your Visiontek Radeon HD 3650 Video Card today and get more entertainment from your system!

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • PCI Express 2.0; compatible with any PCI Express 2.0 ready system
  • 512MB GDDR2 memory; improves the graphics capability of your system
  • CrossFireX ready; works well with CrossFireX
  • Video formats supported; supports Dual DVI (Dual Link), HDTV/S-Video, and HDMI

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Knowledge Before You Buy!
Make sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For example, PCI Express video cards won't work with motherboards designed only for AGP or PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.

ESSENTIAL SPECS:
• Interface Type: PCI Express 2.0 x16 (PCIe 1.0 Compatible)
• Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
• Video Memory: 512MB GDDR2

Note: HDMI capability requires an DVI-to-HDMI adapter (sold separately).


DirectX 10.1
Technology

Shader Model 4.1 Technology

Unified Video Decoder Technology (UVD)

AVIVO™ HD

Visiontek Radeon HD 3650 VPU Features

  • ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU
    Upgrade to even greater 3D performance quickly and easily thanks to plug-and-play ATI CrossFireX technology.
  • DirectX 10.1 Technology
    Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 is the latest application programming interface from Microsoft that unlocks the state of the art in GPU technology, represented by the ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series. Key features include an updated shader model, improved anti-aliasing support, more flexible data access, and tighter specifications for better application compatibility. These features will enable exciting new techniques, such as real-time global illumination, that will define the future direction of interactive 3D graphics. (requires Windows Vista SP1and 10.1 compatible hardware for full features)
  • Shader Model 4.1 Technology
    Get your box geared up for the future of games with blazing fast shader performance and watch your characters sweat with Shader Model 4.1
  • Unified Video Decoder Technology (UVD)
    Connect your PC to your home theater and start watching HD content from your computer using new ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 series graphics cards. The ATI Radeon™ HD 3800 Series is designed to decode and playback Blu-ray™ and HD DVD formats using dedicated hardware within the GPU.
  • Ultimate Image Quality
    Performance that rivals high-end HD-DVD and Blu-ray players on displays with resolutions that exceed 1080p – up to 2560x1600.
  • Integrated Digital Outputs
    Enjoy your digital content the way you want to, with built-in HDMI that includes 5.1 surround audio for big screen entertainment and the latest in display connectivity; DisplayPort™ technology.
  • ATI PowerPlay™ Technology
    power saving features that reduce power consumption at idle or during low-usage
  • 120 Stream Processors
    Horsepower to support demanding games and graphics applications
  • Runs Cool and Quiet
    With a smaller chip designed to use less power, your system can take advantage of high-end Windows Vista® features while running more efficiently and quieter than ever.
  • Be More Productive
    See more and do more of your work and entertainment with advanced multi-monitor support.
  • Windows Vista - The Ultimate Experience
    The cards GPUs provide total support for the Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system and improve the performance of the Windows Aero™ graphical interface. You will be amazed by the dazzling 3D visual effects and have peace of mind that the ATI Catalyst™ software and drivers are designed and thoroughly tested to ensure full compatibility and stability to keep you up and running.
  • PCI Express 2.0 Support
    PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from 2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express 2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve high performance.
Windows Vista Certified
Have confidence that Certified for Windows Vista products will provide superior experiences with your videos running the Windows Vista operating system.That's because only Certified for Windows Vista devices have undergone Microsoft compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
PCI Express 2.0 Support
Designed to run perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow's most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth (twice that of first generation PCI Express). PCI Express 2.0 products are fully backwards compatible with existing PCI Express motherboards for the broadest support.

A Closer Look

Minimum System Requirements

  • PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
  • 300 Watt or greater power supply recommended
  • Certified power supplies are recommended.
  • 1GB of system memory
  • Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
  • DVD playback requires DVD drive
  • Blu-ray™ / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive
  • For a complete ATI CrossFireX™ system, a second ATI Radeon™ HD 3600 Series graphics card, an ATI CrossFireX Ready motherboard and one ATI CrossFire Bridge Interconnect cable is required

What's Included

  • Visiontek Radeon HD 3650 Video Card
  • User Manual
  • Installation Disk
  • HDTV Cable
  • S-Video to Composite Adapter
  • DVI to VGA Adapter

Specifications

Connections
Interface Type PCI Express 2.0
Interface Speed x16
Connector(s) Dual DVI (Dual Link)
  HDTV/S-Video
  HDMI (w/ Adapter)
Multiple Monitors Support Yes
Performance
GPU/VPU RADEON HD 3650
Maximum Resolution 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Additional Features HDCP Enabled
  HDTV Ready
  OpenGL 2.0
  DirectX 10
  PCI Express 2.0
  Vista Certified
  CrossFireX Ready
Memory
Memory Type GDDR2
Memory Interface 128-bit
Video Memory 512MB
Stream Processors 120

Customer Reviews

4.1 (8 customer reviews)

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Value
 4.3
Features
 4.1
Quality
 3.9
Performance
 4.1
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4.3
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 2.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
slim
Date:
Feb 26, 2012
Good but loud

Great value, if you can take the jet sounding fan

Overall
5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
WOOF
Date:
Sep 07, 2011
Ideal For Me

this really is ideal card for me so i am actually writing a review on it because it was easy to install and just had to install drivers. Running two screens and no issue.

Overall
5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
DealioFindur
Date:
Jun 29, 2011
Dual DVI

Was looking for a Dual DVI card and this fit the bill. No adapters, cables, additional accessories to mess around with. Easy set up so would recommend.

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5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
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 5.0
Reviewer:
Budda Shop
Date:
Apr 28, 2011
Good Card

Pretty excited about this card. To me it runs good and haven't notice it runs hot at all. No idea why it wouldn't fit in the guys expansion slot...

Overall
4.8
Value
 5.0
Features
 4.0
Quality
 5.0
Performance
 5.0
Reviewer:
Audio Guy
Date:
Dec 25, 2009
Great Card!

I was skeptical after reading previous reviews, but haven't had a single problem. Yes, it runs warm, but it's not a problem in a machine with sufficient cooling. Hasn't let me down once after nine months. Would buy it again and recommend to others.

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  • Manufactured by: VisionTek
    Warranty provided by: VisionTek
    Limited Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
    Mfg Part No: 900232
    UPC No: 784090022448
    Box Size: ( Length: 10, Width: 1, Depth: 7 )
    Shipping Weight: 1.7000 pound(s)
    Click here for full warranty and support information
  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: V261-3650

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