Games Power A 6-in-1 demo selection, probably to highlight the power and features of the card.
ASUS' close ties with NVIDIA is probably the catalyst for its inclusion.īattle Engine Aquila - Another full game that I had previously not heard of GunMetal - A full retail game based on the X-Box port. We'd like the serial number on a CD sleeve rather than the disc. We'll go through the discs briefly.ĪSUSDVD XP - It appears to be nothing other than a rebadged copy of PowerDVD XP, which is no bad thing in itself. The software reference, as its name suggests, provides information on some of the software that's provided in the overall package.
The installation guide correctly describes the process by which one installs and updates the drivers. 2 manuals and a information leaflet make for concise, informative reading.
ASUS does the right thing by including a DVI-to-VGA adapter. The various CDs are presented in a circular, orange holder. It's comforting to know that the warranty is backed up by an industry heavyweight that's not likely to go down the same befallen route as Elsa. 3 years is a long time in the graphics card world. If you've been following Valve's problems of late you'll know that it's been delayed until Q2 2004.ĪSUS cards carry a 3-year limited warranty. It also serves to highlight a few notable extras. The NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 Ultra's was close to inducing a hernia. The box is larger than most graphics cards', but that seems to be an ASUS trait.
Accompanying bundles can add value by utilising decent, up-to-date software and thoughtful hardware. We're talking about pre-inflated GPU or memory clocks, or RAM that's rated at a higher native speed, as seems to be the case here. With respect to graphics cards, a partner may decide to include components that go above official specifications. Value can be added to a product in differing ways.
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