In the second quarter, there will be DirectX 10 compatible graphics chip

Representatives of Nvidia and AMD have announced that they will release compatible graphics chips (GPU) with DirectX 10 technology in the second quarter to keep up with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system.

With Nvidia, the company has now completed and released a set of drivers for Vista, and is expected to release DirectX 10-compatible high-end and middle-end GPU versions, including the G80 and G84 next quarter.

Meanwhile, AMD will also release a DirectX 10 compatible GPU line, including the R600, R610 and R630 at the same time.

Both Nvidia and AMD are rushing to complete the final steps in mass production of DirectX 10 compatible GPUs.

There are already several games being developed on the DirectX 10 platform, including: Crysis (developed by Crytek & Electronic Arts); Hellgate: London (Flagship Studios, Namco and EA,); and World in Conflict (Massive Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment. These games are expected to be released in the third quarter of this year.

In addition, a number of other titles such as Company of Heros, Eve online and Flight Simulator X will also be adapted to be compatible with DirectX 10, and are expected to be available by the middle of this year.