ATI Technologies Radeon 9600 SE 128 MB DRR2 Video Adapter (100-437009)

Explore stunning new worlds of cinematic gameplay with the unprecedented combination of power, performance, and Microsoft DirectX 9 optimized support featured in RADEON 9600 family of visual processors. Maximize your long-term entertainment value with its Quad-pipe architecture and high precision cinematic shaders that will upgrade expectations for devoted gamers and casual fans alike - and push the most compelling next-generation games to their limit.

At-a-glance

Unprecedented mainstream power with a powerful base of four rendering pipelines, two geometry engines, and support for the AGP 8X standard
Inspiring cinematic quality with the latest advances in ATI engineering
Full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0, the industry-leading API for the most wanted gaming titles
Next-generation gameplay backed by the power and stability of CATALYST software suite

Get in the Game

Quad-Pipe architecture delivers real-time cinematic rendering and animation
SMARTSHADER 2.0 technology supports Microsoft DirectX 9 feature sets, enabling more complex and cinematic-quality lighting effects
SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technology delivers the sharpest, clearest textures without sacrificing frame rates
128-bit full floating point precision enables billions of color variations to render the same lighting and effects as Hollywood studios
Full AGP 8X support doubles available bandwidth for the most engaging gameplay in its class

Microsoft DirectX 9 support

Enjoy better performance and 3-D imagery in multimedia, games and applications with
Microsoft DirectX 9 optimized architecture
DirectPlay of the Microsoft DirectX 9 brings improved multiplayer access to groups connecting over LANs and the Internet
Supported by CATALYST, the industry's most stable 3-D acceleration software
Also supporting the latest OpenGL functionality and feature sets

Extra Life

Optimized to run the most demanding 2-D and 3-D next-generation games and applications without putting extra strain on the CPU
FULLSTREAM removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video to deliver smoother looking, higher quality online content
VIDEO IMMERSION integrates features to provide unprecedented support for digital and high definition video
Enjoy long-term compatibility with the hottest Microsoft DirectX 9 gaming releases and backwards-compatibility with your favorite titles

Only Products designed and built by ATI offer

Hassle-free manufacturers warranty
Responsive and knowledgeable Customer Service Team
Extensive online user resources and updates through ATI.com
Feature-rich, frequently updated, ATI designed CATALYST software

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
The 9600 SE is a good card for middle of the road graphics performance on the more recent graphic intensive games, such as Half Life 2, Doom 3, Call of Duty, and Chronicles of Riddick. If you want to play these games on high level settings then buy the 9800 Pro, but you can get by with medium settings for these games and they look beautiful. I definitely recommend this card for PC Gamers on a budget.