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AMD has announced the arrival of two mid-range and entry-level GPUs- the ATI Radeon HD 2600 and the ATI Radeon HD 2400 series which form a part of the ATI Radeon HD 2000 series. These two GPUs are ideal for avid as well as casual gamers.

Both these next-generation graphics processing units have support for Windows Vista and feature-rich DirectX 10 graphics. They also offer built-in multimedia functions for a great High Definition experience on the PC.

The ATI Radeon HD 2600 and the ATI Radeon HD 2400 series both deliver remarkable gaming performance and maximize the High Definition visual effects within Windows Vista and DirectX 10.

In fact, the powerful second-generation unified shader architecture delivers immersive HD gaming as it delivers an ideal balance of high performance, advanced visual effects and breathtaking realism for all types of gamers.

Also, gamers who desire more horsepower will discover that both the ATI Radeon HD 2600 and 2400 GPUs feature native ATI CrossFire technology, allowing for a wider variety of multi-GPU configurations.

Both the ATI Radeon HD 2600 series and the ATI radeon 2400 series provide powerful graphics performance allowing for quick multitasking between applications with the Windows Aero 3D user interface.

Also, both series feature the Unified Video Decoder (UVD) for advanced hardware HD video processing and HDMI with built-in HD audio controller for stunning big-screen entertainment. Home theater aficionados will be captivated by ATI Avivo HD technology that delivers sharp images and vibrant color fidelity for Blu-ray and HD DVD content.3

Using an energy-efficient 65 nm process technology to reduce power consumption, certain ATI Radeon HD 2600 series and ATI Radeon HD 2400 series models are designed to be passively cooled for a quieter home theatre experience.

The ATI Radeon HD 2600 series carries prices ranging from $89- $149, while the ATI Radeon HD 2400 series has a price ranging from $50 to $85.