Dec 1, 2004

HIS introduces HIS X850 series (X850XT PE / X850XT / X850Pro) powered by the most extreme gaming VPU ever created from ATI.

Hong Kong, Wednesday, Dec 1, 2004 – HIS (Hightech Information System Limited) today announced the introduction of the HIS X850XT PE (Platinum Edition), X850XT and X850Pro graphics cards. The most extreme gaming graphics card ever created, with up to 16 pipelines, the fastest frame rates and ATI's industry-leading 3D image enhancement technology. HIS X850 series deliver further on the promise of High-Definition Gaming.

Introducing the Most Advanced Gaming Card
HIS X850 series is based on ATI’s latest introduced RADEONR X850 (R480) visual processing units (VPUs), powered with advances High-Definition Gaming with blockbuster features, including SMARTSHADER™ HD, ATI's highly advanced pixel shader engine. With up to 16 parallel pixel pipelines and up to 43 billion shader operations per second, the HIS X850 series delivers the power serious gamers need. SMOOTHVISION™ HD combines advanced texture filtering with ATI's revolutionary 3Dc™ image enhancement technology to deliver brilliant image quality without comprising performance. 3Dc™ has quickly become an industry standard for supporting complex, high-definition visual effects in real time.

The Solution for Extreme Gaming
With its sophisticated board design, HIS X850 series is the ultimate technology for today's newest and most demanding games. Power throttling technology together with the complex fan control system vastly improves overall stability and performance.

The HIS X850 series also features ATI's incredible display architecture, now with dual-DVI support. With output to HDTV capability, big screen multimedia and gaming is now larger and sharper than ever before. Users can simultaneously view on analog and digital monitors, including TV or HDTV, for the ultimate gaming, multimedia and applications multitasking experience.

HIS X850 XT PE / XT / Pro
The RADEONR X850 series is the most advanced gaming card ever created, providing High Definition quality visuals and break through performance for the ultimate gaming experience with today’s blockbuster titles.
1.Best consumer graphics card ever created, with up to 16 pipelines and unprecedented shader operations.
2.Ultimate HD gaming performance, featuring ATI’s revolutionary technology, including SMARTSHADER™ HD, 3Dc™ and HYPERZ™ HD.
3.Dual DVI output and full-featured multimedia support for analog and digital displays, including HDTV for big screen multimedia and gaming.
4.Sophisticated board design, complex fan control system and power throttling technology improve overall system stability and performance.
5.ATI’s award-winning CATALYST™ software drivers, featuring the all-new CATALYST™ Control Center for exceptional visual quality, performance and stability.
6.Advanced hardware acceleration of video for reduced CPU utilization and comprehensive support for industry standard video formats, including MPEG 1/2/4, RealMedia, DivX and WMV9.

The HIS X850 series will be available on the beginning of Jan 2005 for worldwide market.

About Hightech Info. System Ltd. (HIS)
Founded in the Hong Kong in 1987, Hightech Information System Ltd. developed the most advanced and superior quality graphic display card and to provide the best services and tailor-made support to each customer. Commitment to Excellence is the bedrock of their company direction. HIS manufactures a completed range of graphic display cards. The models range from entry level to the most professional level products. HIS have hundreds of choice to satisfy our customers’ demand. The strategic partnership with the chipset vendors enables to accelerate and shorten the development process. For further information, please visit the web site at http://www.hisdigital.com.

About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues in excess of US $2 billion, ATI has more than 2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Contact Information
Mr. Peter Yeung
Hightech Information System Limited
Tel: +852 27963788
Fax: +852 27966855
Email: peterysh@hightech.com.hk
URL: http://www.hisdigital.com



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