Sept 15, 2005

HIS introduces HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo offering premium graphic performance with unparalleled value.

Hong Kong, Thursday, Sept 15, 2005 – HIS (Hightech Information System Limited) announces the newest family member of the Radeon® X800 series, the HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo is truly a masterpiece with its supreme performance, unique design and excellent features. HIS X800GTO performance will dominate other graphics options in its price class, the HIS X800GTO gives users high definition gaming power and performance and hardware accelerated video functionality.

HIS IceQ II Turbo cooling technology
The HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo boosts graphic card performance through its proprietary iTURBO overclocking technology. With its iTURBO overclocking software, users are able to stably increase and maximize HIS X800GTO’s performance. In addition, the HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo features Ice-Blue UV Sensitive effect casing. The HIS IceQ II Turbo also has a noise level less than 20dB. Such unique qualities make the HIS X800GTO IceQ II Turbo the best graphic solution choice for your PCI-Express system.

Ultra fast Samsung 1.6ns GDDR3 memory
Faster: iTURBO boosts your video card to maximum speed and stable performance.
Cooler: Lower than original cooler 11 °C
Quieter: Less than 20dB
All Cool: Durability, IceQ II Turbo extends the Card Life

HIS X800GTO series
The HIS X800GTO packs 12 pixel pipelines, 6 vertex pipelines, and flexible memory support for GDDR3 or DDR memory. ATI’s leading image enhancement technology to put the power gamer in complete control of the latest HD quality titles.

  • The HIS X800GTO represents unprecedented value as High Definition Gaming graphic cards with 12 parallel pixel pipelines respectively, and native x16 lane support for PCI Express™ platforms.
  • Features an efficient single slot design and ATI’s revolutionary image technology, including 3Dc™, SMARTSHADER™ HD, VIDEOSHADER™ HD and HYPERZ™ HD.
  • DVI, VGA and S-Video output and full-featured multimedia support for analog and digital displays, including HDTV. A perfect complement to Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition.
  • High quality 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.
  • ATI’s award-winning CATALYST™ software drivers, featuring the all-new CATALYST™ Control Center for exceptional visual quality, performance and stability.

"HIS X800GTO features 1.6ns ultra fast GDDR3 memory, virtually runs as high as 1.2GHz memory speed, plus the extreme IceQ II and iTurbo cooling technology." said Peter Yeung, HIS Marketing Manager, "This is definitely the best price performance product for mainstream segment after HIS X800GT."

The HIS X800GTO series will be available before end of Sept 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).

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



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