Review 2008

Dupa succesul rasunator inregistrat de placa video ROG (Republic of Gamers) EN9600GT MATRIX, ASUS a lansat noul model ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M.

ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M
ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M include functii de monitorizare si ajustare automata a voltajelor si frecventelor de operare pentru nucleu si memorii, ceea ce duce la temperaturi scazute si la o functionare silentioasa. De asemenea, este prezenta si tehnologia de overclocking dinamic pentru performante crescute in jocurile 3D.

Specificatii ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M

Model	ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M
Graphics Engine	GeForce 9800GT
Bus Standard	PCI Express 2.0
Video Memory	512MB DDR3
Engine Clock	612 MHz
Shader Clock	1.5GHz
Memory Clock	1.8 GHz (900MHz DDR3)
Memory Interface	256-bit
DVI Max. Resolution	2560 * 1600
D-Sub Output	Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 )
DVI Output	Yes x 2 (DVI-I)
HDTV Output(YPbPr)	YES, via HDTV Out cable
HDCP Compliant	Yes
HDMI Output	YES**
Adaptor/Cable Bundled	1 x DVI-to-D-Sub adaptor 1 x HDTV-out cable 1 x Power Cable
Software Bundled	ASUS Utilities & Driver
Note	The card size is 4.376 inches x 9 inches

The Perfect Answer to Gaming Needs
A stylish design that comprises of daring lines, a futuristic-looking Hybrid Cooler and a black circuit board allows astute gamers to instantly identify the ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX as a piece of top-notch gaming hardware; while the ROG logo prominently displayed on the cooler is a mark of promise to signify that this graphics card will deliver extreme gaming performances. Equipped with the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine, Hybrid Cooler technology and iTracker, 15% performance boosts in 3D mode can be achieved; while 30% less power consumption and much quieter cooling can also be guaranteed under the 2D mode - allowing gamers to fulfill their every gaming requirement.

Auto Hardware Detection and Adjustments with Super Hybrid Engine
The new Super Hybrid Engine technology showcases its intelligence via a two-fold process. First gathering detailed information about the GPU loading and temperature, memory and power IC; Super Hybrid Engine then calculates an optimized solution for the best performance. Furthermore, all of this happens in real time, without requiring any tinkering from users - making it easy to achieve multi-level GPU and memory voltage adjustments for the ultimate graphical performance or maximum energy savings.

Hybrid Cooler for Auto-managed Proactive Cooling
The leading and intelligent thermal innovation Hybrid Cooler draws its inspiration from Hybrid cars of the same namesake. With a revolutionary combination of the fan and heatsink solutions on one card, the Hybrid Cooler targets guaranteed performance with power savings in mind. When required, the fan and heatsink will work together for optimum cooling, while the fan is automatically controlled according to advanced GPU loading detection - providing users with more proactive cooling and power savings in the event of lower graphics utilization - much like real Hybrid cars.

iTracker Offers Easy User Selection for the Most Suitable Usage
The iTracker feature comes built-in with the Super Hybrid Engine technology, and offers 4 default profiles for entry-level gamers: namely the Optimized Mode, Gaming Mode, Power Saving Mode, and Default mode. This handy application is also able to display real-time graphics card information that includes the GPU/shader/memory clock, GPU/memory voltage, GPU loading, GPU/memory/power IC/ambient temperature, and fan speed. In addition, the 5th profile - the User Defined Mode, allows timely adjustments that include GPU/shader/memory clock, GPU/memory voltage, and fan speeds to suit different individual requirements.

Up to 15% Faster in 3D Mode
GPU and memory voltage boosts from 1.2V up to 1.301V and from 1.9V up to 1.92V respectively when the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX is running in 3D mode. This allows the GPU, shader and memory clock performance to be boosted from 600MHz up to 750MHz, from 1800MHz up to 2000MHz, and from 1512MHz up to 1753MHz respectively. Such unprecedented performance upgrades helps raise the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX's 3DMark Vantage Extreme Mode score from 2013 to 2308 - an unbelievable 15% speed improvement when compared to any other reference designed board*. Gamers can now feel the adrenaline rush of superb gaming performance - only with the ASUS ROG EN9800GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M.

Up to 30% Power Saved and Quiet Cooling in 2D Mode
While in 2D modes, less power consumption is required, and the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX is able to reduce GPU and memory voltages from 1.2V down to 0.9V, and from 1.9V to 1.8V respectively for great energy savings. Furthermore, the Auto Phase Switch technology optimizes the power supplied by the power phase for maximum power efficiency. In combining the exceptional voltage reduction with the Auto Phase Switch technology, the ROG EN9800GT MATRIX's power consumption is lowered from 46.27W to 32.44W - an astonishing 30% in savings when compared to any other reference designed board**. Additionally, Hybrid Cooler will help reduce fan rotation speeds in 2D modes - allowing users to enjoy much quieter cooling for comfortable computing environments.

Sursa: ASUS

Gigabyte va fi primul producator (si partener ATI) care va lansa o placa video Radeon HD 4850, cu 1GB de memorie GDDR3, racita pasiv.

Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GH Silent Radeon HD 4850
Gigabyte GV-R485MC-1GH implementeaza un procesor grafic RV770 tactat la 625 MHz si este echipat cu 1 GB de memorie GDDR3 cu viteza de 1.00 GHz (2GHz viteza efectiva). Gigabyte va folosi radiatorul pasiv Multi-Core care consta in 2 siruri de lamele de aluminiu prin care trec 2 heatpipe-uri de cupru. Placa video va dispune si de circuitul electric de alimentare Ultra Durable 2, care ofera 6 (4 + 2) faze.

GV-R485MC-1GH va fi disponibil in curand pe piata. Se zvoneste ca PowerColor va fi al doilea producator, dupa Gigabyte, care va lansa o versiune Radeon HD 4850 racita pasiv.

Sursa: Expreview

ASUS lanseaza prima placa din lume echipata cu chipset-ul ATI Radeon HD3650 si 1GB de memorie: ASUS EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G.