It is now officially released by the Canadian company that the processor will boast multi GPU capabilities that will enable the device to run high end Crossfire X technologies. In order to improve performance, the GPU will possess the new ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800 series processor. The Mobility Radeon 3800 series processor is one of the most powerful in ATI’s whole lineup of GPU’s, as it has a 2.25 GHz memory clock speed, 55nm building process, ATI’s reputable Powerplay, and at least one PCI 2.0 support. In 3DMark test scores, the ATI 3800 easily beat the older counterparts from ATI and the GPU’s from Nvidia. This graphics processor is also praised for its low energy consumption, reduced temperature levels, and its low noise level. Since these small areas in the processor are turning into an important factor for customers and gamers, it is important to note the excellence of this processor. By utilizing this, the external GPU hub will certainly succeed in its release. The easiness and the importance of this device was commented by ATI vice president of marketing Mark Skynner, “With ATI XGP Technology, notebooks can switch between everyday computing and hard-core gaming with a simple plug-in that’s also portable enough to bring powerful 3D performance on-the-go.”

The ATI XGP is planned to be connected to the main system through a PCle 2.0 graphics form with a specially designed cable from Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd. It is officially released that the transfer of speeds between the graphics unit and the computer will be of an incredible 4.0 GB per second, enabling a smooth graphics performance. It is clear that suppliers for this device are excited as shown through Mark Saubert, the marketing manager of Japan Electronics Aviation Industry that commented “ATI XGP Technology is cutting edge and we’re excited to participate in this revolutionary solution for notebooks. ATI XGP Technology redefines what mobile graphics is all about.”

Interestingly, this external GPU processor possesses its own set of USB 2.0 connections. Just imagine having a couple of few extra ports for your computer. People with ultraportable or small laptops that have only a few ports could opt for this system as a multimedia power source or simply as a USB hub. For this reason, it is clear that the ATI XGP could bring a new era for the user’s computer environment.

In the past few years, ATI was losing grounds on the laptop graphics card sector to Nvidia. As a result, this response from ATI was an excellent booster product. Currently, demands over powerful GPU’s are growing and laptop graphics card sales had boomed. It’s as if ATI was the perfect timer of products by releasing this device in this strategic time.

Information from:

http://www.i4u.com/article17809.html

http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080604/20080603006591.html?.v=1

http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/04/amds-ati-xgp-external-laptop-graphics-platform-goes-legit/

http://www.xataka.com/2008/06/04-ati-xgp-grafica-externa-para-portatiles

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/591/1/