New rumor about ATI Southern Islands

[3Deye]

some more info:
http://gpudesign.bafree.net/radeon-c...70-pcb-picture

Core Clock: 800~900 MHz

Memory Chips: 8 on the front side

Memory bus width: 256-bit

Power Connectors: 8+6 Pin connectors

Power Controller: CHiL CHL82xx Digital PWM

Output ports: 2x DVI | 2x Mini Display Ports | 1x HDMI

[phantomferrari]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

[E.R]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

If i am not misstaken HDMI is limited and is not usable in 2560x1600 60Hz so i beg to dissagre and this is why DVI(-DL) is still needed as native unless ATI not want the cards to be used where it can make good use of its power.
At least i wanna be able to use highrez on dedicated monitor even of it is "only30" " rather than in the "lowrez" compared to 2560x1600 on a TV may so be if it is 50-60" but only 1920x1080 and looks rubbish compared to the higherrez monitor and still show less content than the smaller screen.

[RPGWiZaRD]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

What about 120Hz LCD users?

[RaZz!]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

well, hdmi is probably the worst connection interface for pc ever. it is inferior to dvi in almost every aspect, imo. there's only one reason why we have hdmi on our graphics cards if you ask me: TVs. however, a hdcp ready dvi interface with a dvi-to-hdmi adapter would work for that purpose as well...

don't know about displayport, but there are a few myths floating around - regarding higher latency than dvi etc. i've yet to find a reliable source that proves these claims though, but rumors like this mostly don't come up without a reason.

i'm very happy with the fact that dvi is still around - but this proves my point somehow.

[blindbox]

well, hdmi is probably the worst connection interface for pc ever. it is inferior to dvi in almost every aspect, imo. there's only one reason why we have hdmi on our graphics cards if you ask me: TVs. however, a hdcp ready dvi interface with a dvi-to-hdmi adapter would work for that purpose as well...

don't know about displayport, but there are a few myths floating around - regarding higher latency than dvi etc. i've yet to find a reliable source that proves these claims though, but rumors like this mostly don't come up without a reason.

i'm very happy with the fact that dvi is still around - but this proves my point somehow.

The only person I've heard the high latency(aka input lag) rumour from is zanzabar. I tried googling. Absolutely nothing. zanzabar, if you're reading this, give us some info.

Plus, all the eyefinity setups around the world already proven displayport has the same latency as dvi.

[STEvil]

The only person I've heard the high latency(aka input lag) rumour from is zanzabar. I tried googling. Absolutely nothing. zanzabar, if you're reading this, give us some info.

Plus, all the eyefinity setups around the world already proven displayport has the same latency as dvi.

I believe the higher latency has to do with the content protection hardware. It may only be an issue when HDCP compliant sources (movies) are used.

Also for anyone who wants a laugh, the RIAA/MPAA are attempting to have FM receivers put in all new Cell Phones so they can get a payout. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/n...o-wishlist.ars

[blindbox]

Also for anyone who wants a laugh, the RIAA/MPAA are attempting to have FM receivers put in all new Cell Phones so they can get a payout. http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/n...o-wishlist.ars

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[trinibwoy]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

The vast majority of monitors use DVI connections. Very few people connect their desktop PC's to televisions or projectors. Not sure why you would want to force the majority of graphics card buyers to use a dongle unnecessarily.

[saaya]

i still dont understand why they still use dvi ports. just make the dvi ports hdmi or display port and throw in a hdmi/display port to dvi dongle

id like that too, but that would cost them more than having a native dvi i think...