AMD LAUNCHES NEW GRAPHIC CARD

Leading computer graphics card and chip maker AMD has launched a new video card, Radeon R9 290 GPU, that delivers ultra high definition performance and features for gamers. The US-based company has priced the latest Radeon R9 series card at USD 399 (around Rs 24,700). "With the AMD Radeon R9 290 GPU, AMD cements its position as the provider of ultimate gaming experiences," said Matt Skynner, general manager and corporate vice president, AMD Graphics Business Unit. The new card brings class-leading features and smooth frame rates to enthusiast gamers and shatters the 4K gaming graphics price barrier, the company said in a statement. Equipped with new AMD TrueAudio technology and made to perform for ultra-resolution gaming, the graphics card enables today's most immersive PC gaming experience for enthusiasts, the statement said. AMD TrueAudio technology brings a new level of audio immersion, surrounding gamers with realistic audio environments through stereo headsets and speakers, it said.