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Asustek launches new AMD and Nvidia graphics cards

Press release, April 7; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES Asia

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

Asustek EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M graphics card
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Asustek EAH3850X2/G/3DHTI/1G graphics card

Asustek EAH3850X2/G/3DHTI/1G graphics card
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Asustek EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G graphics card

Asustek EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G graphics card
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