Asus Debuts ROG ENGTX260 MATRIX Graphics Card
We can't tell one way or the other whether this here card is utilizing that rumored new PCB, but Asus sure is proud of it, regardless. The company's latest GTX 260-based graphics card -- affectionately known as the ROG ENGTX260 MATRIX -- takes a standard NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 engine and throws in 896MB of DDR3 memory, a 576MHz clock speed and a 1.998GHz memory clock speed. Moreover, the standout feature is the upgraded dual fansink Hybrid Cooler+ for automatic and independent fan speed control. Asus claims that this is one of the world's most intelligent graphics cards, and below are some of the explanations given:
Twin fan control application that provides independent adjustments to the Hybrid Cooler+ fans
Integrated hardware and software for total graphics card control
Customizable functions that provide a new level of control to gamers
Accurate adjustments of GPU and memory voltages
Total monitoring of GPU/memory/Power IC/ambient temperatures
Total monitoring of GPU/memory/board power consumption
Automatic fan speed control in relation to the world’s only advanced GPU loading detection
Energy efficiency that surpasses generic boards
Put simply, the ROG ENGTX260 MATRIX is equipped with the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), Hybrid Cooler+ technology and iTracker, which delivers 21 percent performance boosts in 3D mode while guaranteeing 48 percent less power consumption. Pretty bold claims, eh? You can peek the full specifications below, but don't go down in search of a price or release date.
Put simply, the ROG ENGTX260 MATRIX is equipped with the Super Hybrid Engine (SHE), Hybrid Cooler+ technology and iTracker, which delivers 21 percent performance boosts in 3D mode while guaranteeing 48 percent less power consumption. Pretty bold claims, eh? You can peek the full specifications below, but don't go down in search of a price or release date.
| Model |
ENGTX260 MATRIX/HTDI/896MD3 |
Graphics Engine |
GeForce GTX260 |
|
Video Memory |
896M DDR3 |
|
Engine Clock |
576MHz |
|
Shader Clock |
1242MHz |
|
Memory Clock |
1.998GHz (999MHz DDR3) |
|
Memory Interface |
448bit |
|
DVI Max. Resolution |
2560 x 1600 |
|
Bus Standard |
PCI Express 2.0 |
|
DVI Output |
DVI-I x 2 |
|
HDCP compliant |
YES |
|
HDMI Output |
YES, via DVI to HDMI adaptor |
|
D-Sub Output |
YES, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor |
|
HDTV Output |
YES, via HDTV Out cable |
|
TV Output |
YES, via S-Video to Composite |
|
Adaptor/Cable Bundled |
DVI-to-D-Sub adapter |
|
Software Bundled |
ASUS utilities and drivers |
|
Notes |
Special bundled: CD leather wallet |
