New GPU from NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corp. introduced its new NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT graphics processing unit (GPU) that brings support for next-generation gaming technologies, including Shader Model 3.0, high-dynamic range (HDR) lighting, and NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface (SLI) multi-GPU technology, to lower price points.

"GeForce 7-based products have won over 50 awards and industry experts have praised NVIDIA for pioneering Shader Model 3.0, HDR lighting and SLI technology—validating the GeForce 7 architecture as the must-have graphics technology for today and tomorrow's PC gaming," shared Ujesh Desai, GM of desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "By leveraging this highly scalable architecture, we are able to bring these new features to new price points and reach a wider audience."

GeForce 7800 GT GPU-based graphics cards are available with a suggested retail price of $449.