Stunning 3D graphics and video flexibility are the result of the Compaq's 5600 Series 2x AGP slot and the ATI 3D Rage LT Pro card. The 2X AGP ATI solution offers performance up to 4 times faster than other AGP solutions with maximum throughput up to 528MB per second at 133MHz.

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) has ushered in a new era of 3D realism for PCs. Designed to dramatically increase the amount of textures that can be displayed on the screen, the AGP bus architecture permits the use of main system memory for the high memory requirements of 3D display. The result is a system that can efficiently handle graphics with previously unheard of levels of textures, opening the door for the richest and most exciting 3D presentations and spreadsheets, detailed 3D web content, data visualization and professionally designed images.

The Compaq Presario 5600 offers 4MB of cutting-edge Synchronous Graphics RAM operating at blazingly fast speeds of 100 MHz to boost performance of graphics intensive applications. In addition with the vast amount of system memory available on the Presario 5600(96MB) for 3D graphics through AGP access results in the ultimate in 3D realism without requiring excessive amounts of dedicated graphics memory. System memory is simply allocated to graphics when required. Once graphics operations are complete, the memory is free for use by other programs. This flexible use of system memory provides spectacular graphics with a fraction of the dedicated memory and cost otherwise required.

Hardware 3D acceleration has become a requirement of the multimedia enthusiast and the ATI Rage LT Pro with 3D graphics exceeds those expectations. Advanced features such as a 1 million triangle per second setup engine and on chip texture cache create ultra-realistic action in games and supports complex 3D modeling. The ATI Rage LT Pro takes advantage of the 2X AGP bus to create textures and z-buffering far beyond the 4MB limits of dedicated graphics memory.

Compaq supports additional features on the video out portion of the board. Besides offering standard support for a new Compaq Digital Flat Panel Series of monitors, it also supports Output to TV via an S-Video (NTSC & PAL) connection. With the standard VGA support the Compaq Presario 5600 can support simultaneous multiple monitors. This is ideal for the graphics and video developer.

Compaq offers a dedicated 4MB of cutting-edge Synchronous Graphics RAM to boost performance of graphics intensive applications, on it�s Presario 5600 series. The SGRAM operates at a blazing fast speed of 100 MHz maximizing 2D and 3D graphics performance. Older 50MHz EDO and 83MHz SGRAM based systems pale in comparison.

The Presario 5600 Series enhances the digital future today with a dedicated 2X AGP slot. With this you get the next generation in graphics power from ATI to provide the best video experience for gaming, movies or whatever your viewing pleasure. With 3D hardware acceleration and 4 to 8MB of SyncGraphics video memory you will get motion compensation for smooth high frame rate soft DVD and fast, robust video graphics for brilliant displays for work or play. Output to standard VGA monitors or join the future and see your work on the latest in Compaq technologies�output to a new FP500 digital Flat Panel monitor with the new DFP or Digital Flat Panel Port or output to your favorite TV with an S-Video port.

The Compaq Presario 5600 Series provides the most realistic 2X AGP/ATI 3D graphics adventure available with MotoRacer and Incoming. When running the game, point out the vivid colors, textures and backgrounds. MotoRacer gives a realistic impression of 3D especially between the mountains, building and other structures as they move by with the same sky in the background. Also, if your version of Incoming is A3D-I enabled you can hear the jets, choppers and flying saucers as they move around and behind you. This adds to the 3D effect.