E' di ASUS la prima gamma di schede grafiche basate sulla potente architettura dual-gpu di AMD la cui denominazione commerciale è Radeon HD 3870 X2. Con il comunicato stama di seguito allegato, infatti, il produttore taiwanense ha reso noto di aver aggiunto al proprio listino di schede grafiche con gpu ATI le device EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G e EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G.

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Si tratta di prodotti sostanzialmente coincidenti, se non per il numero di porte di I/O, dal momento che la prima in ordine di elencazione è dotata di due connettori DVI aggiuntivi. Sono da sottolineare sia il dissipatore dual-fan, frutto della ricerca ASUS, che la dotazione del bundle, di cui è parte il game DirectX 10 Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts. Le Radeon HD 3870 X2 integrano inoltre 1Gb di RAM G-DDR3 a 0.8ns; tutte le specifiche ufficiali sono incluse nella tabella che segue.

Model	EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G	EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G
Graphics Engine	Radeon HD 3870X2	Radeon HD 3870X2
Video Memory	1GB DDR3	1GB DDR3
Engine Clock	825 MHz	825 MHz
Memory Clock	1.8GHz (900MHz DDR3)	1.8GHz (900MHz DDR3)
Memory Interface	256-bit	256-bit
DVI Max. Resolution	2560 * 1600	2560 * 1600
Bus Standard	PCI Express	PCI Express
DVI Output	DVI-I*4	DVI-I*2
HDCP compliant	Yes	Yes
HDMI Output	Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor	Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor
D-Sub Output	YES, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor	YES, via DVI to D-Sub adaptor
HDTV Output	YES, via HDTV Out cable	YES, via HDTV Out cable
TV Output Adaptor/Cable Bundled	YES, via S-Video to Composite	YES, via S-Video to Composite
	DVI-to-D-Sub adapter HDTV-out cable DVI-to-HDMI adaptor	DVI-to-D-Sub adapter HDTV-out cable DVI-to-HDMI adaptor
Software Bundled	ASUS Utilities & Driver Company of Heroes – Opposing Fronts	ASUS Utilities & Driver Company of Heroes – Opposing Fronts
Other Accessories	Leather CD Wallet	Leather CD Wallet

Taipei, Taiwan, January 23, 2008 ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today unveiled the latest generation of AMD GPUs AMD GPUs – the world´s first on-board dual RV670XT, with the ASUS EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G and EAH3870X2/G/HTDI/1G. The EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G comes equipped with the fastest upgraded DRR3 0.8ns memory modules and two exclusive extra DVI outputs. It also comes specially designed with dual fansinks for both GPUs ensuring efficient heat dissipation. On top of all this, the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series will also come bundled with the hottest DX10 game, Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts.

Exclusively Designed Hardware Features
The EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G comes equipped with the fastest upgraded DRR3 0.8ns memory modules, and harnesses the high speed capabilities of these super fast memory modules for the best performance. It is also exclusively equipped with two extra DVI outputs for a maximum of four-display video outputs. Additionally, the EAH3870X2/G/3DHTI/1G utilizes the specially designed dual fansink that effectively dissipates heat away from both GPUs – enabling much more stable performances in comparison to reference designed single fansinks.

Hottest DX10 Game Bundle – Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts is the second 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. Utilizing the powerful performance of the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series, gamers will be able to enjoy the full graphical spectacle that the game can offer.

Unprecedented Rock Solid Quality from ASUS
In line with the Rock Solid promise of quality from ASUS, the EAH3870X2 Series comes with several solutions to provide top quality graphic performance. With the EMI shield, 3~10dB EMI Interference can be reduced to provide stable signals. The temperature of the newly adopted DIP Spring Chokes is 5~10°C lower in comparison to traditional Toroidal Coil Chokes; while the Japan-made polymer capacitors lowers power loss to provide more stability. Users will thus feel at ease while enjoying extreme performance with ASUS’ uncompromising quality only with the ASUS EAH3870X2 Series.

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