On the next few pages we'll show you some photos. The images were taken at 2560x1920 pixels and then scaled down. The camera used was a Sony DCS-F707 5.1 MegaPixel.

So here we have the Force3D Radeon HD 4850. Two DVI connectors, which both have dual-link support (HDCP capable). You might think "hmm, is that needed?" Yes it is. High-Def screens and high-resolution monitors are the key issues here. Dual link DVI pins effectively double the power of transmission and provide an increase of speed and signal quality; i.e. a DVI single link 60-Hz LCD can display a resolution of 1920 x 1080, while a DVI dual link can display a resolution up-to 2560x1200 and I believe this can go even higher.

Here we have the external power connector. You connect your power supply to this 6-pin power connector. This cards TDP is roughly 110 Watts maximum. Really good.

With the help of the supplied DVI to HDMI adapter you can connect the card towards a HDMI HD Ready television or monitor for good picture quality and as explained, sound over HDMI. Right, let's flip the card around.

Now if you decide to go the guru path of righteousness (read: Crossfire) then please understand you'll need to connect both the CF bridges. The Crossfire connectors will be supplied with the graphics cards, by the way. One per card.