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ATI releases Catalyst 3.8 driver/software suite
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Posted by: Outlaw
ATI yesterday released it's newest Catalyst driver package, which they labeled their most significant software update in the company’s history.
The new features of CATALYST 3.8 software suite include:- ATI’s unique patent pending feature, OVERDRIVE™, which will enable RADEON 9800 XT users to safely maximize the performance level of their graphics processor. OVERDRIVE operates by dynamically over-clocking the graphics processor, while always ensuring that it stays at a safe temperature;
- VPU RECOVER, a patent-pending innovative software recovery feature that enables the display driver to gracefully recover from graphics hardware hangs. This feature also offers a direct feedback and bug report mechanism and marks a major step towards crash-proof PCs;
- The introduction of SMARTSHADER™ Effects, a feature that delivers high-end shader effects to older games that lack this functionality. Gamers can now experience their favorite games in a totally new visual environment with stunning new shaders such as Inverse-Color, Sketch, Stylized Black & White and ASCII;
- A new sleek re-designed 3D control panel that allows users to create 3D game profiles for their Direct3D and OpenGL® applications. Using profiles, users will no longer have to reconfigure every setting each time they use a different 3D application;
- Dedicated Linux support with aggressive driver releases, six times per year;
- The expansion to ATI’s MULTIMEDIA CENTER™ with the addition of a new player application and EAZYLOOK™, offers unparalleled value to built by ATI RADEON™ and ALL-IN-WONDER™ users;
- The introduction of an easy-to-use and intuitive version of HYDRAVISION™. With a redesigned user interface, HYDRAVISION Basic Edition will provide users with the essential features required to configure and easily use a multiple display setup.
The drivers can be downloaded here.
I can't wait to try these out, those Smartshader effects sound pretty cool. 
Posted by: TwiztidJuggalo
that whole thing sounds pretty kool
-matt
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