A New Graphics Kid on the Block: XGI Volari
First Contact With The XGI Volari Duo V8, Continued
The PCB is densely packed. Aside from the two graphics chips and the eight memory modules, the voltage regulating capacitors for take up the most space.
A close-up of the V8. The die seems surprisingly large for a 130-nanometer part with 80 million transistors.
Like ATi, XGI uses spacers with its chips, to prevent damage to the die from the heatsink.
The Volari Duo V8 Ultra requires two auxiliary power connections.
An SIS301 MV chip handles the DVI output. Alternatively, it works as a secondary CRT output. Lastly, it also supports TV-out including HDTV forma
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