Enjoy Up to 8% Performance Boost and 20ºC Lower Temperatures with ASUS EAH3800 Series
ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions has today introduced the world’s first overclocking version of the latest generation of AMD GPUs, the ATI Radeon HD 3800 chipset, with the ASUS EAH3800 TOP. Users will enjoy 8% and 4% improvement in gaming experiences respectively with the EAH3850 TOP/G/HTDI/256M and EAH3870 TOP/G/HTDI/512M. Along with the standard versions EAH3870/G/HTDI/512M and EAH3850/G/HTDI/256M, all the ASUS EAH3800 Series models will be upgraded soon to a second version that will come incorporated with the newest thermal solution — the Glaciator Fansink*. With its unique design, the Glaciator Fansink will keep the GPU temperature 20ºC cooler than reference designed boards. On top of all this, the ASUS EAH3800 Series will also come bundled with the hottest DX10 game, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.
Up to 8% Performance Upgrade
With the EAH3850 TOP/G/HTDI/256M, gamers can expect core and memory clock performance boosts from 668MHz up to 730MHz and from 828MHz up to 950MHz respectively. While with the EAH3870 TOP/G/HTDI/512M, the core and memory clock performance boosts are from 775MHz up to 850MHz and from 1125MHz up to 1140MHz. Such unprecedented performance upgrades helps elevate the EAH3850 TOP/G/HTDI/256M’s 3DMark06 score from 8111 to 8779; and the EAH3870 TOP/G/HTDI/512M’s from 9304 to 9687 — an astonishing 8% and 4% improvement in speed when compared to any other reference designed board**. Gamers can now feel the adrenaline rush of superb gaming performance only with the ASUS EAH3870 TOP/G/HTDI/512M and EAH3850 TOP/G/HTDI/256M.
20ºC Cooler with Exclusive Glaciator Fansink
The ASUS EAH3800 Series utilizes the new generation specially designed Glaciator Fansink that effectively dissipates heat away from the graphics card. Much like a glacial storm, the Glaciator Fansink can quickly transfer heat away from the GPU and lowers the temperature by a whopping 20ºC in comparison to reference design boards***. On top of the unprecedented cooling capacity, the Glaciator Fansink is also half quieter than generic designed fansinks – catering to users who require maximum cooling without excessive fan rotation noise****.
World Exclusive Hottest DX10 Game Bundle – Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the next 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. With the powerful performance of the ASUS EAH3800 Series, gamers will be able to enjoy the full graphical spectacle that the game can offer.
Exclusive ASUS GamerOSD for Versatile Graphics Usage
The ASUS EAH3800 Series also comes with the exclusive ASUS GamerOSD that unleashes the true power of ASUS’ VGA cards. This feature is able to deliver GPU overclocking from onscreen displays during gameplay – allowing users real-time performance upgrades when they require it. Additionally, it also provides users with the option to record live gaming action or live broadcasting over the Internet with ease.
Note:
* The ASUS EAH3850/G/HTDI/512M will come directly with the upgraded version
** Performance Configuration
- PCI-Express 16X :
- MB: P5B Deluxe REV:1.03G BIOS:0804
- CPU : P4-2.66 GHz/8M Kentsfield-1066
- Memory : 2048MB( DDR2-Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024M*2)
- HDD : WD WD1600JS
- DVD-ROM : ASUS DVD-E616P3
- Overclocking capabilities may vary when using different cards
- The 3DMark06 score was obtained using resolutions of 1920*1200
*** Testing Platform
- CPU: P4 3.0G
- M/B: P5B Deluxe
- RAM: 1.0G
- O.S.: Windows XP
- Test Program: 3D Mark ’03 (repeat GT4/Mother Nature)
**** The ASUS Glaciator Fansink has an operating level of 25dB while reference design boards have 50dB