CONNECT 3D RADEON X300 : The RADEON X300 is designed with a 4 pipe rendering architecture. It provides full support for Microsoft Direct X 9, and ATI's SMARTSHADER and SMOOTHVISION technologies to deliver impressive processing power, and superior 3D image quality. All this ensures that the RADEON X300 fully supports today's game titles, allowing for a much better gaming experience. For the first time, a graphics card within this category provides support for Microsoft Direct X 9.