ASUS AX800 XT amp; AX800 PRO Cards

ASUSTeK today introduced the ASUS AX800 graphics card series, which deliversthe most powerful visual processing capability to date. It also incorporatedunique features found only in ASUS solutions to enhance the overall graphics andcomputing experience. The ASUS AX800 series includes two models, the AX800 XTand AX800 PRO.

The AX800 series, based on ATI’s Radeon X800 series VPU (video processingunit), provides twice the visual processing power compared with those of currentgraphics accelerators for superior performance in video playback and 3D gaming.The AX800 XT supports 520MHz of core engine speed, 256MB DDR3 memory running at1.12GHz as well as video-in and DVI-I connector for diverse output support. TheAX800 PRO provides 475MHz of core engine speed, 256MB DDR3 memory running at900MHz and DVI-I connector.

“We are very excited to be working with ASUS in developing the fastest andmost powerful graphics solutions,” said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President andGeneral Manager of ATI Technologies Inc. “I am also extremely impressed withASUS’ efforts in adding innovative and exclusive features to enhance the overallgraphics experience that our VPU provides.”

The AX800 series also incorporated innovative features found uniquely on ASUSgraphics cards.

GameFace Live – Talk to and see your teammates
GameFace Live is the world’s first multi-player, video/audio communicationsolutions for DirectX PC gaming. It enables simultaneous connection of up toeight players, allowing gamers to talk to and see their teammates or the enemyduring PC gaming.

VideoSecurity Online– Set up a home security system
Simply aim the webcam to a specific area and this unique feature will monitorthat location, take snap shots of any unauthorized visitors and send out warningmessages to a preprogrammed recipient via e-mail or phone call.

Onscreen Display – Fast setting adjustment
This feature allows users to adjust general settings such as brightness andcontrast levels, VR settings and extra light settings while watching movies orplaying 3D games. No need to stop the movie or game.

For the instant fun right out of the box, ASUS bundled two hot titles: CounterStrike: Condition Zero(CSCZ) and DEUS EX: Invisible War. A high-quality300,000-pixel web cam is also included. No other competing solutions offer sucha value-rich package.

The ASUS AX800 series will be available worldwide soon. For more information,please visit the ASUS homepage at www.asus.com.

Key Specifications*

Model

AX800 XT/TVD

AX800 PRO/TD

Graphicsengine

ATI RadeonX800 XT

ATI RadeonX800 PRO

Video memory

256 MB DDR3

256 MB DDR3

Engine clock

520MHz

475MHz

Memory clock

1.12GHz(560MHzDDR)

900MHz(450MHzDDR))

RAMDAC

400MHz

400MHz

Bus standard

AGP8X/4X/2X

AGP8X/4X/2X

Memoryinterface

256-bit DDR

256-bit DDR

Max.resolution

2048×1536

2048×1536

Video-input

Standard15-pin D-sub

TV-output

S-Video andComposite

S-Video andComposite

DVI output

DVI-I

DVI-I

VGA output

Standard15-pin D-sub

Standard15-pin D-sub

2nd VGA output

Yes

Yes