ASUS EAX1800XT TOP
1. Introduction
This review is for all the hardcore gamers out there, because today we will be looking at ASUS' latest VGA card, the EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512M, which uses the powerful RADEON X1800XT chipset.
-Features and specs according to ASUS
| Model | EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512M |
Graphics Engine |
RADEON X1800XT |
Video Memory |
512MB DDR3 |
Engine Clock |
700MHz |
Memory Clock |
1.6GHz (800MHz DDR3) |
Memory Interface |
256-bit |
Max. Resolution |
2048 X 1536 |
Bus Standard |
16 lanes PCI Express |
VGA Output |
Standard 15-pin VGA (per DVI To VGA Adapter) |
HDTV Output |
S-Video to HDTV |
TV Output |
S-Video to Composite |
Video Input |
S-Video to Composite |
DVI Output |
DVI-I |
Dual DVI Output |
Yes |
Dual VGA Output |
Yes |
ASUS Cooling technology |
Yes |
Adaptor/Cable Bundled |
DVI to VGA adapter |
Software Bundled |
KING KONG FULL VERSION DVD |
The EAX1800XT TOP/2DHTV/512M is the highest stock overclocked RADEON X1800XT currently on the market. The default core speed for the ATI X1800XT is 625 for core and 750 for Memory, but ASUS has successfully overclocked the X1800XT by using the best cooler on the market, which couldn't be any other than an Arctic Cooling cooler.
- Packaging/Bundle
ASUS surprised us in this package. It not only offers a great variety of games, but it also offers an external Power Supply and a USB GamePad! :-). So you don't need to worry, if your PSU is incapable of providing the required horsepower, and with the gamepad you can turn your PC into a Console.
Games that are included:
- ASUS Bonus GAMEPACK
- CHAOS LEAGUE
- SECOND SIGHT
- POWERDROME RACE OF CHAMPIONS
- SNOWBLIND
- XPAND RALLY
- JOINT OPERATIONS
- PETER JACKSON'S KING KONG
Software:
- ASUS DVD XP
- Power Director
- Media Show
- ASUS drivers and Utilities
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| Manuals... |
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| CD Leather Wallet with the ASUS logo... |
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| external power supply (US plug)... |
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| 2 x DVI-I-VGA adaptors, S-Video extender cable, RGB component output cable, PCI Express power adaptor, VIVO cable (S-Video and composite I/O), and a composite video extender cable.... |
Now that we've covered the card's features, let's move on the second page in order to have a closer look at this 'work of art'... :P
