E' di ASUS la prima gamma di schede grafiche basate sulla potente architettura dual-gpu di AMD la cui denominazione commerciale è Radeon HD 3870 X2. Con il comunicato stama di seguito allegato, infatti, il produttore taiwanense ha reso noto di aver aggiunto al proprio listino di schede grafiche con gpu ATI le device EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G e EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G.
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Si tratta di prodotti sostanzialmente coincidenti, se non per il numero di porte di I/O, dal momento che la prima in ordine di elencazione è dotata di due connettori DVI aggiuntivi. Sono da sottolineare sia il dissipatore dual-fan, frutto della ricerca ASUS, che la dotazione del bundle, di cui è parte il game DirectX 10 Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts. Le Radeon HD 3870 X2 integrano inoltre 1Gb di RAM G-DDR3 a 0.8ns; tutte le specifiche ufficiali sono incluse nella tabella che segue.
Model |
EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G |
EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G |
Graphics Engine |
Radeon HD 3870X2 |
Radeon HD 3870X2 |
Video Memory |
1GB DDR3 |
1GB DDR3 |
Engine Clock |
825 MHz |
825 MHz |
Memory Clock |
1.8GHz (900MHz DDR3) |
1.8GHz (900MHz DDR3) |
Memory Interface |
256-bit |
256-bit |
DVI Max. Resolution |
2560 * 1600 |
2560 * 1600 |
Bus Standard |
PCI Express |
PCI Express |
DVI Output |
DVI-I*4 |
DVI-I*2 |
HDCP compliant |
Yes |
Yes |
HDMI Output |
Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor |
Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor |
D-Sub Output |
YES, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor |
YES, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor |
HDTV Output |
YES, via HDTV Out cable |
YES, via HDTV Out cable |
TV Output Adaptor/Cable Bundled |
YES, via S-Video to Composite |
YES, via S-Video to Composite |
DVI-to-D-Sub adapter HDTV-out cable DVI-to-HDMI adaptor |
DVI-to-D-Sub adapter HDTV-out cable DVI-to-HDMI adaptor |
Software Bundled |
ASUS Utilities & Driver Company of Heroes – Opposing Fronts |
ASUS Utilities & Driver Company of Heroes – Opposing Fronts |
Other Accessories |
Leather CD Wallet |
Leather CD Wallet |
Taipei, Taiwan, January 23, 2008 ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today unveiled the latest generation of AMD GPUs AMD GPUs – the world´s first on-board dual RV670XT, with the ASUS EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G and EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G. The EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G comes equipped with the fastest upgraded DRR3 0.8ns memory modules and two exclusive extra DVI outputs. It also comes specially designed with dual fansinks for both GPUs ensuring efficient heat dissipation. On top of all this, the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series will also come bundled with the hottest DX10 game, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.
Exclusively Designed Hardware Features
The EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G comes equipped with the fastest upgraded DRR3 0.8ns memory modules, and harnesses the high speed capabilities of these super fast memory modules for the best performance. It is also exclusively equipped with two extra DVI outputs for a maximum of four-display video outputs. Additionally, the EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G utilizes the specially designed dual fansink that effectively dissipates heat away from both GPUs – enabling much more stable performances in comparison to reference designed single fansinks.
Hottest DX10 Game Bundle – Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the second installment in the highest-rated strategy franchise that delivers an unprecedented level of realism and reveals a darker, more brutal war. With enhanced lighting effects, mission persistence, improved vehicle and soldier AI, enhanced physics and a dynamic weather system, this game will set new standards in visual realism for the RTS franchise. Utilizing the powerful performance of the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series, gamers will be able to enjoy the full graphical spectacle that the game can offer.
Unprecedented Rock Solid Quality from ASUS
In line with the Rock Solid promise of quality from ASUS, the EAH3870X2 Series comes with several solutions to provide top quality graphic performance. With the EMI shield, 3~10dB EMI Interference can be reduced to provide stable signals. The temperature of the newly adopted DIP Spring Chokes is 5~10°C lower in comparison to traditional Toroidal Coil Chokes; while the Japan-made polymer capacitors lowers power loss to provide more stability. Users will thus feel at ease while enjoying extreme performance with ASUS’ uncompromising quality only with the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series.
News Source: ASUS Press Release
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