Taipei, Taiwan; December 28, 2005 – ASUSTeK
Computer Inc (ASUS), a leading provider of high-performance graphics
solutions, today introduced the EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512M and graphics
cards, which incorporated ATI's Radeon® X1800XT and Radeon X1600 VPU
(video processing units), respectively.
The two new graphics cards adopted advanced visual technology
standards, including Shader Model 3.0, High Dynamic Rendering (HDR),
and support for high-resolution LCD up to 2560 x 1600 to provide the
video capability needed for robust PC video systems.
As the ultimate graphics cards for hardcore 3D gamers, they bundled
Peter Jackson's King Kong: the Official Game of the Movie and XitePad
gamepad (EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512MB only), which together is valued at
close to US$100 (King Kong Full Version DVD for the EAX1800XT
TOP/2DHTV/512M and Special Edition for the EAX1600PRO/TD/512M).
The Flagship EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512M
To
offer stable operation to go with powerful performance, the EAX1800XT
TOP/2DHTV/512M leveraged the innovative Arctic Cooling technology,
bringing efficient heat dissipation to the world of high-quality visual
enjoyment. The flagship graphics card also comes with an 80-watt external
power supply kit that enable easy upgrade to dedicated power input to
maximize its overclockability. With industry-leading graphics expertise
and advanced technology, it enables a 10% performance enhancement
compared to competing solutions.
Complete Gaming Experience
In
additional to industry-leading specifications, the two graphics cards
also incorporated exclusive innovations found only on ASUS 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 simplify the
process of inviting multiple players to a gameferences (game
conferences). 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)
New and Improved Video Security Online
Video
Security Online provides various security-monitoring features. Aside
from basic recording functions, users can also specify a particular
surveillance area for motion detection. When unauthorized visitors are
detected in the defined area, the feature raises an alarm, records a
video or takes snapshots and saves it on the hard drive. Video Security
further streams real-time video to a web browser, enabling monitoring
from a remote location. A warning message system to preprogrammed
recipients via email, handset text message or Skype is available as
well. OnScreen Display – Adjust monitor settings without leaving the game
OnScreen
Display (OSD) is the world's first PC game display controller for
adjusting brightness, contrast and gamma value without leaving the game
or changing monitor hardware settings. Simply activate OSD using
predefined hot keys and tune image quality during games.
News Source: Asus Press Release
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