Latest ASUS Graphics Card Provides Fast PCI Express Video Architecture for Performance Segment
Taipei, Taiwan; October 31, 2005 –
ASUSTeK
Computer Inc (ASUS), a leading provider of graphics solutions, today
introduced the EAX1600 series, which included the EAX1600XT
SILENT/TVD/256M and EAX1600PRO/TD/256M graphics cards. The series
incorporated the powerful ATI Radeon X1600 series VPU (video
processing unit) to provide robust video performance for the enthusiast
segment. To offer a complete visual experience, the EAX1600 series came
equipped with innovative applications that enabled users to record
gaming actions and share them over the Internet.
The EAX1600XT SILEMT/TVD/256M further adopted a unique cooling
solution that came with two copper heat-pipes and larger heat sink on
the backside of the graphics card, placing them directly in the airflow
path of the CPU fan for fast heat dissipation. By leveraging the CPU
fan, the all-new ASUS graphics card is fan-less and operates at 0dB for
quiet computing.
“In the past, enhanced video capability also comes with louder
noise,” said Kent Chien, Director of ASUS Graphics Business. With ASUS
EAX1600XT SILENT/TVD/256M, users can now enjoy high-performance
graphics card applications without hearing the noisy cooling fan
rotation.”
In additional to industry-leading specifications, the graphics cards
also included exclusive innovations found only on ASUS graphics
solutions.
ASUS GameReplay
Practice
makes perfect, and that holds true in gaming as well. For popular LAN
(local area network) party team games such as Counter Strike and Unreal
Tournaments, strategy is the key to victory. GameReplay records gaming
action into MPEG4 video files so that teams can review all the moves
and tactics to improve for the next tournament. The recorded files can
also be used as screen savers or posted on blogs.
GameLiveShow
Just
like people who share their lives and thoughts on blogs, expert gamers
often want to show off their perfectly executed strategies and five-hit
combinations. GameLiveShow is created to allow gamers to stream
broadcast their gaming experiences live over the Internet. Other
players can now go online to check out how the experts really do it.
GameFace Messenger
It
is a user-friendly interface similar to those of the most popular
messenger services to streamline the process of inviting multiple
players to a gameferences (game conferences). Simply register, log on
and start the fun. GameFace Messenger is as easy as the free messengers
currently in the market.
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
Built
into the driver of ASUS graphics cards, Splendid detects activation and
usage of video applications and automatically optimizes image quality
for the best visual results. Splendid further provides five modes for
best visual results in different video applications (Standard, Game,
Theater, Scenery and Night)
Specification
| Model |
EAX1600XT SILENT/TVD/256M |
EA1600PRO/TD/256M |
| Graphics Engine |
ATI Radeon X1600XT SILENT/TVD 256M |
ATI Radeon X1600PRO |
| Video Memory |
256MB DDR3 |
256MB DDR2 |
| Engine Clock |
590MHz |
500MHz |
| Memory Clock |
1.38GHz ( 690MHz DDR3) |
780MHz (390MHz DDR2) |
| RAMDAC |
400MHz |
| Bus Standard |
16-lane PCI Express |
| Memory Interface |
128bit |
| Max Resolution |
2048 x 1536 |
| TV-Out |
Yes |
| VGA Output |
Standard 15-pin D-sub |
| Video-In Output |
S-Video & Composit cable |
NA |
| DVI Output |
DVI-I |
| 2nd VGA Output |
Yes, via DVI-to-VGA adaptor |
| Adaptor/Cable Bundled |
S-Video & composit cable
DVI-to-2nd VGA adaptor |
The EAX1600XT SILENT/TVD/256M and EA1600PRO/TD/256M are now
available worldwide. For more information, please visit the company
homepage at www.asus.com.
Source: Asus Press Release
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