Asus introduced the EAX1300PRO/TD/256M graphics card, which incorporated the ATI Radeon X1300PRO VPU. The EAX1300PRO/TD256M adopted 90 nanometer technology at an affordable price. With new performance architectures, Shade Model 3.0 is now playable on a mainstream solution.

The Asus' graphics card also includes some extra features usually found on ASUS graphics solutions.

ASUS GameReplay
For popular LAN 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. T

GameLiveShow
GameLiveShow is created to allow gamers to stream broadcast their gaming experiences live over the Internet.

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).

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)

The EAX1300PRO/TD/256M is now available worldwide. Pricing details have not yet been announced.

Specification summary

- Graphics Engine: ATI Radeon X1300PRO
- Video Memory: 256MB DDR2
- Engine Clock: 600MHz
- Memory Clock: 800MHz (400MHz DDR2)
- RAMDAC: 400MHz
- Bus Standard: 16 lanes PCI Express
- Memory Interface: 128 bit
- Max Resolution: 2048 x 1536
- TV-Out: Yes
- VGA Output: Standard 15-pin D-sub
- DVI Output: DVI-I
- 2nd VGA Output: Yes, via DVI-to-VGA adaptor
- Adaptor/Cable Bundled: S-Video & composit cable, DVI-to-2 nd VGA adaptor