ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series 3D Mark Okay, technical Info, known issues and bugs

3D.Mark.Okay for Graphic-Card: ATI-Radeon-HD-3600-Series

Top	FPS	Render	Screen	MS AA	CPU	RAM GB	OS
1	14.25	Medium	1366x768	0	Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Extreme CPU X9650 @ 3.00GHz	2x2	10.0.19044


2	15.88	Medium	1280x1024	0	AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 240e Processor	2x2	6.1.7601

ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series - Technical Information.

The ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series is a series of graphics cards manufactured by AMD (after AMD acquired ATI). Here are some technical details:

- Architecture:
The Radeon HD 3600 Series is based on the older ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series architecture.

- Stream Processors (Stream Cores):
The exact number of stream processors in the HD 3600 series cards varies by model. Stream processors are the basic processing units in AMD graphics cards.

- Memory:
The HD 3600 series cards use GDDR3 memory with varying storage capacities, typically between 256MB and 1GB.

- Memory Bandwidth:
Memory bandwidth varies depending on memory configuration and is typically up to 57.6 GB/s.

- Interface:
The HD 3600 series cards use the PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) standard to connect to the motherboard.

- DirectX Support:
The HD 3600 series supports DirectX 10.1, which provides good compatibility with games and applications that use this API.

- Connectors:
The HD 3600 series cards offer a variety of connectivity options including DVI, HDMI and VGA to connect a variety of monitors and displays.

Designed for use in mainstream desktop computers, the Radeon HD 3600 Series delivers solid performance for everyday tasks such as multimedia playback, simple gaming and basic image editing. However, it is not suitable for high-end gaming or demanding 3D applications as its older architecture and limited performance means it is unable to meet these requirements.

ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series, known issues and bugs.

The ATI Radeon HD 3600 Series is an older graphics card series, so some of the known issues and bugs may no longer be widespread. Still, there are some potential issues users might encounter:

1. Driver Issues:
Since the Radeon HD 3600 is an older graphics card, you may experience driver issues, especially with newer software or operating systems. This may cause performance issues, crashes, or compatibility issues with certain applications.

2. Overheating:
Due to their age and limited cooling capabilities, some Radeon HD 3600 cards may be prone to overheating issues, especially when operating under high load. This can lead to performance issues or even hardware failure.

3. Game and Application Compatibility Issues:
Older graphics cards such as the Radeon HD 3600 may not function properly with newer games or applications that have higher hardware requirements. In some cases you may experience graphical errors, crashes or incompatibilities.

4. Performance Issues in Modern Tasks:
Designed for use in mainstream desktops, the Radeon HD 3600 may not be able to keep up with modern demands such as high-resolution video playback or demanding 3D applications. This may result in stuttering, low frame rate, or other performance issues.

5. Hardware Defects:
Since the Radeon HD 3600 is an older graphics card, you may also experience hardware defects that can lead to various issues including image artifacts, crashes, or performance issues.

To minimize these problems, users can try using older driver versions that are more compatible with their hardware and software. It may also help to clean the graphics card and PC regularly to avoid overheating problems and ensure that all drivers and software are up to date. If problems persist, it may be advisable to upgrade the graphics card or seek professional help.