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A press release from VisionTek Products, LLC:

VisionTek(tm) Introduces Immediate Availability of RADEON(r)(tm) X1950PRO AGP Hits Retail Shelves Just in Time for Holiday

INVERNESS, IL., December 15, 2006 - - VisionTek(tm) Products, LLC, a leading supplier of advanced PC graphics cards, memory solutions and PC accessories, today announced the launch of their new X1950PRO AGP PC graphic card. The VisionTek X1950PRO AGP is currently available at Best Buy, Comp USA, other leading retailers and e-commerce locations.



VisionTek, a premium retail partner for North America of AMD's ATI graphics division for North America, has created a new standard of excellence with the X1950PRO. VisionTek has reached new heights by offering the highest end ATI based AGP upgrade to date. "There are millions of high end PC users that have put significant investments in AGP systems over the years and they deserve the right to be a part of next generation technology." remarked Jeff Hoeft, sr. director of product development for VisionTek, "The X1950PRO not only provides the most advanced AGP graphics upgrade in the market, but also provides full support for HD-DVD and Blu-ray DVD content."

The X1950PRO is the newest high-end AGP graphics upgrade product in AMD's ATI consumer graphics line. It boasts outstanding image quality resulting in the best looking games possible and supports the most incredible HD content available today. "VisionTek is committed to bringing new technology to market that meets a specific consumer demand." commented Michael Innes, executive vice president of VisionTek, "AGP graphics card sales still dominate the PC upgrade market. The X1950PRO AGP launch at the largest US retailers demonstrates our continued dedication to bringing the best technology to the mass market."

The Radeon X1950 family delivers uncompromised image quality and a pure HD viewing experience. Only AMD's ATI graphics processors provide the ability to combine FP16 High Dynamic Range effects with anti-aliasing to render the most realistic game environments possible. Sharp texture filtering capabilities also ensure that every detail in every scene is rendered. The combination of high performance and image quality results in the most immersive graphics experience available today.

General specifications of the VisionTek RADEON(r)(tm) X1950PRO 256MB:

* ATI RADEON(tm) X1950PRO Visual Processing Unit at 575MHz
* Oversized Active Fansink
* Single Slot Solution
* Dual Link DVI x2
* 256MB GDDR3 Memory @ 1.38 GHz/ 1380 MHz
* 256-bit memory interface
* 512-bit ring bus controller
* AGP 8x
* 90 nanometer GPU
* Ultra threaded core 3D architecture
* Avivo(tm) display enhancement technology
* Shader model 3.0
* DUAL DVI-I
* Component HDTV YPbPr Output
* S-Video and Composite Video TV-Out 1

For more information on the new VisionTek X1950PRO 256MB AGP, visit our web site:

http://www.visiontek.com/products/cards/retail/x1950pro_AGP.html

About VisionTek Products, LLC:

VisionTek is a leading supplier of PC enhancement products to retailers and consumers. Based out of Inverness, IL, VisionTek brings the most innovative and best performing products to the PC enthusiast consumer market and is further committed to exemplary customer service and support for all of our products. VisionTek's award winning brand of graphics cards, based on ATI technology, has been a leader for years and continues to set the standard for excellence in the market. VisionTek products can be found at Best Buy, Circuit City, COMP USA, Fry's Electronics, Micro Center, Wal-Mart and leading e-commerce sites in North America. Information about VisionTek products is available at www.visiontek.com

About AMD:
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. ATI and RADEON(r)(tm) are registered trademarks and/or service marks of AMD Technologies Inc. For more information, visit www.amd.com

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