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November 26, 2010 |
 
When LucidLogix unveiled its groundbreaking and disruptive HYDRALOGIX multi-GPU enabling chip in 2009, the technology sent shock waves through the high-end PC gaming and enthusiast sets. The industry-first system on a chip (SoC) takes an innovative approach to scalable graphics rendering that allows efficient load balancing of multi-GPU environments using not only different series of same-vendor graphics cards, but also environments incorporating cards from different vendors. As the first multi-GPU/multi-vendor technology of its kind, the HYDRALOGIX engine incorporates a unique mechanism to resolve the bottlenecks that arise when using different graphics cards. Another highly compelling aspect of HYDRALOGIX is its ease of installation and use, providing a smoother and more flexible upgrade path for non-technical users. HYDRALOGIX currently supports popular games. No matter what game is played, users are guaranteed the highest gaming experience from their motherboard and graphics cards
With much fanfare, and initially, a bit of skepticism, the first of the HYDRALOGIX -based motherboards hit the market this year. The new entries, including the Fuzion series by MSI, and Crosshairseries by Asus, offer multiple boards for mainstream to hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts based on both Intel- and AMD-based platforms. At ranges of US$120-320 at most major retailers, the HYDRALOGIX based motherboards are receiving rave reviews from top gamer and enthusiast sites, with MSI recently earning the Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2010 Award. 
For those who demand multi-GPU performance, but do not own a new HYDRALOGIX based motherboard, LucidLogix recently unveiled a cost effective alternative that gives users the ability to turn any motherboard into a graphics powerhouse. The recently announced UNITY graphics board architecture combines a single HYDRALOGIX 200 real-time distributed processor with any NVIDIA® or ATI® GPU, thereby allowing graphics board OEMs to create incredibly affordable and flexible multi-GPU-ready graphics card solutions.
The HYDRALOGIX - based UNITY architecture is currently available to graphic board OEMs, and the technology supports both dual and triple GPU configurations, generating up to an 80 percent increase in graphics performance for today's top PC games. UNITY-based consumer graphics cards are available now at accessible prices under US$199. 
For more information on the LucidLogix UNITY architecture, visit http://www.lucidlogix.com/unity_architecture.html .
If you no longer wish to receive special offers, advertisements or promotional announcements from Lucidlogix, please update your subscription preferences here. Contact us via email; Attention: Opt-Out. |  HYDRALOGIX offers the greatest GPU flexibility using one of three unique modes depending on the user's GPU configuration, allowing them to easily mix and match, recycle and reuse existing graphics cards.
Always want to play your best game? Well the Lucid driver detects which mode is best for each game!
• A-mode: ATI-only config
• N-mode: NVIDIA-only config
• X-mode: Mixed-vendor GPU config
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