ASUS, world-leading producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today unveiled its latest ENGTS250 Series of graphics cards. Catering to users who want a graphics card capable of delivering astounding graphical performances, the ASUS ENGTS250 TOP offers them up to 20% performance boosts for exhilarating gaming experiences.
The ENGTS250 Series is also well equipped in the thermal department, with the specially designed Dark Knight fansink delivering extreme cooling and low noise-levels—greatly enhancing gaming enjoyment. Additionally, with inclusion of the EMI Shield, covered chokes, low RDS(on) MOSFETs, and solid capacitors, users will achieve extreme performance and peace of mind at the same time; and the ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/1GD3 version comes equipped with a mammoth-sized 1G of onboard memory ideal for feature-rich DirectX 10 gaming at ultra-high resolutions. Last but not the least, to show that ASUS cares for all gamers, the ASUS ENGTS250 Series graphics cards will all come bundled with a special coupon that allows users to obtain up to $25 or 10% off on a total of 5 games; or CUDA™ applications at the NZONE webpage*.
Enjoy Exceptional Gaming Fun with 20% Performance Boosts
With the ASUS ENGTS250 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD3, gamers can expect GPU, shader, and memory clock performance boosts from 740MHz up to 775MHz, from 1836MHz up to 1950MHz, and from 2.2GHz up to 2.36GHz respectively. Such unprecedented performance upgrades help elevate the ENGTS250 DK TOP’s 3DMark Extreme Preset score from 2682 to 3215—an astounding 20% improvement in terms of speed when compared to any other reference designed board**! Gamers can now truly feel the full adrenaline rush of superb gaming performance—only with the ASUS ENGTS250 DK TOP.
The ENGTS250 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD3 will be available in two card designs to suit individual user needs
Extreme Cooling with Dark Knight Fansink
Another advantage of the ASUS ENGTS250 Series is the specially designed Dark Knight Fansink. This innovative fansink is equipped with 4 heatpipes and a large heatsink surface area; and is comprised of an aluminum alloy that provides extreme cooling while retaining operating levels at only 32dB—almost imperceptible in a quiet room—catering to users who require maximum cooling without excessive fan rotation noise.
The ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/512MD3 will be available in two card designs to suit individual user needs
Unprecedented 1GB Onboard Memory for Ultimate Graphics
Memory size plays an important portion in the delivery of graphical performance, as even a powerful GPU can suffer from bottlenecks due to slow or insufficient video memory. The more memory installed on a video card, the more data it can store—eliminating the need to access PC RAM to provide faster graphical performances. With most current and upcoming games requiring increasingly high video memory requirements, the ASUS ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/1GD3, with its unprecedented 1GB of built-in memory, is able to deliver greatly enhanced performances, and allow users to fully enjoy games or movies without lag or stuttering even at very high resolutions and maximum quality settings.
Ultimate Armaments: The Finest Component Selections
Keeping in line with ASUS’ Rock Solid promise for quality, the ENGTS250 Series will come equipped with several solutions that will help deliver top quality visual performances. With the EMI shield, 66% EMI Interference can be reduced for more stable signals; while Covered Chokes guarantee more power efficiency and less heat generation in comparison to traditional Toroidal Coil Chokes. Additionally, the low RDS(on) MOSFET lowers temperatures by up to 15°C in comparison with the traditional thick versions; and last but not least, the use of solid capacitors lower power loss for more stable operations and durability—even under long-term use. Therefore, users will be able to enjoy extreme performance and have peace of mind—only with the ASUS ENGTS250 Series.
Value-added Coupon Offer for All Gamers
To further provide users with added gaming value, the ASUS ENGTS250 Series graphics cards will now come with a limited edition coupon. This coupon will allow users to redeem up to $25 in value or 10% off on up to 5 games; or CUDA™ applications at the NZONE webpage. With over 200 game titles like Fallout 3, Far Cry 2 and Call of Duty: World at War, users will be spoiled for choice with the hottest and latest games on display. The latest CUDA applications like Badaboom are also offered on the site for users interested in unlocking the true power of their graphic card’s GPU cores to help accelerate the most demanding graphical tasks.
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* Terms and conditions apply
** Performance Configuration
PCI-Express 16X:
MB: Maximus Extreme Rev: 2.00 BIOS: 0802
CPU: Intel® Core™2 Extreme 3.00GHz (QX9650)
Memory: 2048MB (DDR3 APACER 1333 1024M*2)
HDD: WD SATAII 300 1600AAJS
DVD-ROM: LG DVD-GSA-H55N
Overclocking capabilities may vary when using different cards
The 3DMark Vantage score was obtained using Extreme Preset
Specifications
| Model | ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/1GD3 | ENGTS250 DK TOP/HTDI/512MD3 |
| Graphics Engine | GeForce GTS 250 | GeForce GTS 250 |
| Bus Standard | PCI Express 2.0 | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Video Memory | 1GB DDR3 | 512MB DDR3 |
| Engine Clock | 740 MHz | 775 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 2.2GHz (1.1GHz DDR3) | 2.36GHz (1.18GHz DDR3) |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| DVI Max. Resolution | 2560 * 1600 | 2560 * 1600 |
| D-Sub Output | Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 ) | Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 ) |
| DVI Output | Yes x 2 (DVI-I) | Yes x 2 (DVI-I) |
| HDTV Output(YPbPr) | YES, via HDTV Out cable | YES, via HDTV Out cable |
| HDCP compliant | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor | Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor |
| Adaptor/Cable Bundled | 1 x DVI-to-D-Sub adapter 1 x HDTV-out cable 1 x Power Cable 1 x DVI-to-HDMI adaptor |
1 x DVI-to-D-Sub adapter 1 x HDTV-out cable 1 x Power Cable 1 x DVI-to-HDMI adaptor |
| Software Bundled | ASUS Utilities & Driver | ASUS Utilities & Driver |
| Note | The card size is 4.376 inches x 10 inches | The card size is 4.376 inches x 10 inches |
| Model | ENGTS250 DK/HTDI/512MD3 |
| Graphics Engine | GeForce GTS 250 |
| Bus Standard | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Video Memory | 512MB DDR3 |
| Engine Clock | 740 MHz |
| Memory Clock | 2.2GHz (1.1GHz DDR3) |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| DVI Max. Resolution | 2560 * 1600 |
| D-Sub Output | Yes x 1 (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x 1 ) |
| DVI Output | Yes x 2 (DVI-I) |
| HDTV Output(YPbPr) | YES, via HDTV Out cable |
| HDCP compliant | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Yes, via DVI to HDMI adaptor |
| Adaptor/Cable Bundled | 1 x DVI-to-D-Sub adapter 1 x HDTV-out cable 1 x Power Cable 1 x DVI-to-HDMI adaptor |
| Software Bundled | ASUS Utilities & Driver |
| Note | The card size is 4.376 inches x 10 inches |
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
• PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
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