Tuesday, October 28th 2008

Zotac Introduces GeForce 9800 GTX+ with 1GB of GDDR3 Memory

ZOTAC International, a leading manufacture of NVIDIA-based motherboards and graphics cards, today expands its GeForce 9800 series line up with the new ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB. The ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB pairs the powerful NVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX+ graphics processor with 1GB of high-speed GDDR3 graphics memory for phenomenal visuals in the latest DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1-enabled 3D games and applications. The new ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB is powered by NVIDIA's award winning unified architecture with 128 stream processors for power-packed experience in 3D games and CUDA-enabled applications. The new 1GB of GDDR3 memory ensures the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+ graphics processor is able to keep up with the latest texture-intensive and demanding DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 3D games.
"Packing our ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ with 1GB of graphics memory allows ZOTAC to deliver higher performance to our mainstream customers, especially with new demanding DirectX 10 games," said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International. "The added graphics memory will be most beneficial to gamers that play at higher-resolutions in high-quality modes."

NVIDIA CUDA technology enables the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB to process more than just 3D games and applications. With CUDA technology, the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB can use the power of its 128 stream processors to process advanced mathematical calculations to deliver up to a 100-percent performance increase, compared to quad-core processors in CUDA-enabled applications.

NVIDIA PhysX technology delivers unprecedented in-game realism in PhysX-enabled games with the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB. With PhysX technology, the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB delivers real-time weather, realistic explosions and enhanced environmental interactivity effects in PhysX-enabled titles for absolute gaming immersion.

NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology transforms a PC with a ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB into a multimedia powerhouse. PureVideo HD technology empowers the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB with hardware decode acceleration of VC-1 and H.264 video formats for vivid high-definition movie playback on PCs.

To take advantage of the high-performance of the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB, a full copy of the game XIII Century is bundled. XIII Century immerses gamers into a highly detailed 3D rendition of 13th century Europe where historical battles can be recreated and experienced first hand.

The ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB is backed by an extended warranty, to ensure long-term reliability with the card.

It's time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB.

General details
  • New ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX+ 1GB
  • High-performance and high-definition gaming ready
  • NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX+
  • 1GB of GDDR3 memory
  • 128 stream processors
  • PCI Express 2.0 interface (Compatible with 1.1)
  • DirectX 10 with Shader Model 4.0 compatible
  • OpenGL 2.1 compatible
  • NVIDIA CUDA ready
  • NVIDIA PhysX ready
  • NVIDIA PureVideo HD technology
  • Dual-link dual DVI - up to 2560x1600
  • DVI to HDMI dongle included
  • DVI Audio (HDMI) compatible
  • XIII Century game bundle
  • Extended Warranty
Source: Zotac
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6 Comments on Zotac Introduces GeForce 9800 GTX+ with 1GB of GDDR3 Memory

#1
Solaris17
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didnt they verify or rather solidify openGL 4.0 specifications? why does nvidias new cards only support 2.1?
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#2
Exavier
do the ATI offerings give 4.0?
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#3
Solaris17
Super Dainty Moderator
Exavierdo the ATI offerings give 4.0?
i dont think so as it was just finalzed but what about 3.0 was their a 3.0?
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#4
Mistral
OK... How many GeForce 9 flavors do we need exactly?
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Solaris17
Super Dainty Moderator
um


9200 (maybe?)
9400GS
9400GT
9600GSO
9600GT
9600GTM
9800GT
9800GTX
9800GTXM
9800GTX+
9800GX2

hmm lets see i think im missing a few but that would make 11
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#6
DarkMatter
Solaris17i dont think so as it was just finalzed but what about 3.0 was their a 3.0?
Nope HD4xxx is 2.1 too. There's still no 3.0 cards out, and after seing how dissapointing the 3.0 has been for many experts (to the point of calling it OpenGL 2.2) I have my doubts they will be in a rush to support it.
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