NVidia is upgrading its GeForce3 and GeForce2 graphics processing units by unveiling the Titanium series GPUs for release in mid-October.
The chips are claimed to be NVidia"s fastest yet, and use new shadow techniques that the vendor calls its most realistic. The GPUs will find their way into the boards of "all the usual suspects," according to Brian Burke, an NVidia spokesperson.
Current GeForce3 boards and GeForce2 Ultra and Pro boards will be phased out as the Titanium boards become available, according to Brian Burke, an NVidia spokesperson. They"re keeping the GeForce2 MX 200 and 400 lines.
The announcement comes just a few days after main rival ATI Technologies Inc. started shipping its new Radeon 7500 graphics boards. Like the new Radeons, Titanium boards will support Windows XP. Users can download the new Detonator XP drivers for all NVidia boards and support for Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP from NVidia"s site.