Date 2008-04-24
Provider: Asus
Author: Niko Lupala
Editor: Amber Lupala
Asus EN9800GX2 TOP Videocard Review
Todays review will be about the new 9800GX2 TOP videocard from Asus. This badboy seems to have pretty much everything when it comes to features and speed. You end up paying around 550$ USD for this card so the question remains, is it really worth it or are there cheaper solutions on the market that can give similar performance?
Graphics Engine NVIDIA GeForce 9800GX2
Bus Standard PCI Express 2.0
Video Memory DDR3 1G
Engine Clock 670 MHz
Shader Clock 1.675 GHz
Memory Clock 2.13 GHz ( 1.065 GHz DDR3 )
RAMDAC 400MHz
Memory Interface 512-bit
CRT Max Resolution 2048 x 1536
DVI Max Resolution 3840 x 2400
D-Sub Output Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 )
DVI Output Yes x 2 (DVI-I)
HDMI Output Yes x 1
HDCP Support Yes
Adapter/Cable Bundled 1 x DVI to D-Sub adaptor
1 x Power cable
Software Bundled ASUS Utilities & Driver
Hottest 3D Game: Company of Heroes – Opposing Fronts
Note Special bundled: CD Leather Wallet
The card size is 4.376 inches x 10.5 inches
The product:
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The box the card comes in is one of the biggest I have got so far when it comes to a videocard. Inside you will find a leather cd wallet, manual, cd with drivers/software and a copy of Company of Heroes.
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With the card you get plenty of adapters, as this card requires a special power plugin that all PSU´s might now have, so Asus have provided that one also. You get a VGA to DVI adapter also.
The card itself as I said earlier is huge, and it is also covered by the cooling device so you don't actually see the card. What shocked me though was how silent it actually is compared to some middle class cards on the market than run way cooler.
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The card is equipped with twi DVI connectors and also a HDMI connector. If you plan on connecting your computer to the TV use a HDMI connector to get the best picture.
On the top of the card you got the power plugin when you remove the sticker that covers it. Asus have also placed a small sticker to market their brand and card.
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If you decide to go for this card make sure you have plenty of space for it as this is the biggest card I have seen this far.
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