PowerColor 9550 GDDR2

9550, 256 MB, 128 bit, 250 MHz, AGP 8x Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Support
RADEON 9550 Series offers full support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and OpenGL functionality, the standard bearing APIs for the nextgeneration of bleeding-edge games. From casual enthusiasts to Deathmatch champions, RADEON 9550 players will benefit from improved interactivity, optimized 3D graphics and DirectPlay features of Microsoft DirectX 9.0 that advance the multiplayer experience.

Redefining Realism
SMARTSHADER 2.0 technology sets a new standard for visual realism with 128-bit full floating point precision that brings hyperrealistic imagery to the screen with billions of color variations. SMOOTHVISION 2.1 technology ensures 3D delivery with the sharpest, clearest picture quality, while FULLSTREAM removes blocky artifacts from streaming Internet video to deliver smoother looking, higher quality online content.

Extra Life
RADEON 9550 family's architecture is stable, reliable and represents the industry's only cinematic Visual Processing Unit (VPU) in its 2nd generation. Years of research, engineering and the consistent integration of new, backwards-compatible technologies like Microsoft DirectX 9.0 have ensured that ATI remains the leader in graphics technology for gaming entertainment.