Asustek Computer recently unveiled three new graphics cards based on Nvidia and AMD GPUs (graphics processing units), the EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M, EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G and EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G.
The EN9800GTX is able to deliver full-throttle gaming experiences at extreme HD resolutions, while providing optimal power management with the built-in HybridPower technology, according to the company. It also features full compatibility with 3-way Nividia SLI technology, an integrated SmartDoctor feature that overclocks the Shader Clock for graphical boosts and GamerOSD for real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game.
The EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G comes specially designed with dual fansinks for the two onboard ATI HD3850 GPUs, ensuring efficient heat dissipation for more stable operations. On top of all this, the EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G is equipped with 1GB of onboard memory designed to provide feature-rich DirectX 10 gaming and the best multimedia playback without any lagging at ultra-high resolutions and maximum quality settings.
The EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G features the latest generation of ATI GPUs and with a large onboard memory size, is designed to provide feature-rich DirectX 10.1 gaming and multimedia playback at ultra-high resolutions and maximum quality settings. Additionally, it natively supports HDMI and is equipped with a noiseless cooling solution.
| Specifications of Asustek graphics cards based on AMD and Nvidia's latest GPUs | |||
| Model | EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M | EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G | EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G |
| Graphics engine | GeForce 9800GTX | Radeon HD 3850x2 | Radeon HD 3650 |
| Video memory | 512M DDR3 | 1GB DDR3 | 1GB DDR2 |
| Engine clock | 675MHz | 668MHz | 725MHz |
| Shader clock | 1.688 GHz | 1.658GHz | 800MHz |
| Memory clock | 2.2GHz (1.1GHz DDR3) | 829MHz DDR3 | 400MHz DDR2 |
| Memory interface | 256-bit | 256-bit+256bit | 128-bit |
| DVI max. resolution | 2560×1600 | 2560×1600 | 2560×1600 |
| Bus standard | PCI Express 2.0 | PCI Express 2.0 | PCI-Express 2.0 |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2008
Asustek EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M graphics card
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Asustek EAH3850X2/G/3DHTI/1G graphics card
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Asustek EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G graphics card
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