ASUS EAH3450/HTP - graphics adapter - Radeon HD 3450 - 256 MB

Description: The ASUS EAH3450/HTP is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $45.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for all productivity tasks, as well as for the casual 3D gamer.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this graphics card has great features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Since this card is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled monitor or a flat-panel display to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.(2) For Editor's Reviews of the latest graphics cards, visit the graphics and sound section of CNET's website.

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• Manufacturer: Asus
• Part Number: EAH3450/HTP/256M

• General

• Device Type Graphics adapter
• Enclosure Type Plug-in card
• Vista Capability This is a modern graphics card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.
• Interface Type PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Processor / Memory

• Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Radeon HD 3450
• Core Clock Speed 600 MHz
• Graphics Card Performance This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.
• Video Memory Installed 256 MB
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM 64-bit
• Memory Clock Speed 1 GHz
• Features ASUS GamerOSD, ASUS Video Security Online, ASUS SmartDoctor, ASUS V-Cool Silent Heatsink, ASUS Splendid Video Enhancing Technology

• Video Input

• Type None

• Video Output

• Max Resolution (external) 1920 x 1200
• API Supported DirectX 10.1, OpenGL 2.0
• Max Monitors Supported 2
• TV Interface HDTV out
• Analog Video Format Composite video
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• HDCP compatible Yes

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x TV-out, 1 x HDTV output ( On supplied cable ), 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x DVI-I - 29 pin combined DVI
• Compatible Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1 x Video cable, 1 x DVI-VGA adapter

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• Windows Vista Built for Windows Vista

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

Asus

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.asus.com/
• Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA. 94538
• Phone: +1-510-739-3777
• Email: tmd1@asus.com
• Fax: +1-510-608-4555