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Asus Introduces Overclocked GeForce 8500GT

Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

2007-07-04 11:40:27.0


Over the years, Asus has designated their overclocked graphics cards with the “TOP” label. Each “TOP” card benefits not only from higher core and memory speeds, but also from a superior cooling solution. Well today, Asus announced the EN8500GT TOP/HTP/256M, an uprated Geforce 8500GT.

Here’s what they had to say:

“ASUS - leading provider of high-performance graphics solutions, today introduced the ASUS EN8500GT TOP/HTP/256M. Featuring astonishing overclocking performances and a unique fansink design, the EN8500GT TOP will be released with the ASUS exclusive official World Touring Car Championship game – RACE™ THE WTCC.

With the EN8500GT TOP, gamers can expect engine clock performance boosts from 450MHz up to an incredible 600MHz*. Such never-before-seen performance upgrade helps raise the 3DMark06 score from 2211 to 3043 – an astonishing 37% faster than any other reference design boards. Gamers will be able to feel the adrenaline rush of gaming at unprecedented performance levels only with the ASUS EN8500GT TOP/HTP/256M.”


What is even more impressive than the core overclock is the memory speed, which has been boosted from 800Mhz to 1400Mhz. This alone should provide a sizeable performance improvement. If Asus prices this card reasonably, it will surely dominate all other Geforce 8500GT offerings. Having said that, if you are a budget gamer, and don’t mind losing Purevideo HD capability, you would probably be better off with a last-generation Geforce 7600GT card.

Click here to read the full review.

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