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Asustek overclocked Radeon X1800XT graphics card to hit market in mid-December

Press release; Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES Asia

Asustek Computer recently introduced its EAX1800XT TOP graphics card, which incorporates ATI's flagship Radeon X1800XT VPU (video processing unit) to provide video capability needed for robust PC video systems. Availability is slated for the middle of December, with no suggested retail price available yet, according to the company.

Powered by ATI’s overclocked version of the X1800XT series, the EAX1800XT TOP runs at 700MHz in core speed and 1.6GHz in memory. The card adopts advanced visual technology standards, including Shader Model 3.0, High Dynamic Rendering (HDR) and support for high-resolution LCD up to 2560×1600, according to the company.

The bundled package for the EAX1800XT TOP will also incorporate the official game of “King Kong” the movie and an XitePad gamepad, which together is valued at close to US$100, said the company.

ASUS EAX1800XT TOP graphics card specifications

Item

Details

Graphics engine

ATI Radeon X1800XT

Video memory

512MB DDR3

Engine clock

700MHz

Memory clock

1.6GHz (800MHz DDR3)

Memory interface

256bit

Max. resolution

2048×1536

Bus standard

16-lane PCIe

VGA output

Standard 15-pin

HDTV output

S-video to HDTV

TV output

S-video to composite

Video input

S-video to composite

DVI output

DVI-I

Dual DVI output

Yes

Dual VGA output

Yes

Availability

Mid-December

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Source: Company website, compiled by DigiTimes, December 2005