Asus has introduced the new range of graphics card, Asus ROG (Republic of Gamers) EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M. The ROG MATRIX series is equipped with the Asus Super Hybrid Engine for automatic detection, and adjustments of voltage, clock setting and fan speeds. According to the company, the Hybrid Cooler Technology offers extreme or silent cooling according to gamers' needs.
Super Hybrid Engine featured in Matrix cards performs a two-fold function - first it auto-detects the GPU load, temperature, cooling and then adjusts the voltage, clock speeds and fan speeds in real-time as per the graphics requirement. For instance, when your graphics requirement is less, the engine will automatically adjust memory voltage accordingly.
The ROG EN9600GT graphics card runs on the Geforce 9600GT graphics engine and has a video memory of 512MB (DDR3). The clock speed of the engine, sahder and the memory is 655MHz, 1625 MHz and 1.8GHz respectively. The DVI maximum resolution is 2560x1600 while the Bus Standard is PCI Express.
The graphics card is HDPC compliant and has a HDMI Output as well as a D-Sub output via DVI to D-Sub adaptor. As for the HDTV Output and TV Output, it uses the HDTV Out cable and S-Video to composite option. The size of the card is 4.376 inches x9 inches.
Finally, the iTracker features four profiles to overclock and monitor the card for entry-level gamers - Optimized Mode, Gaming Mode, Power Saving Mode and Default Mode. The fifth option helps user customize the settings as per specific requirements.
Commenting on the launch Vinay Shetty, Business Manager, Components, ASUS (India) said, "We are introducing the ASUS ROG Matrix Series graphics cards to provide gamers and connoisseurs of high end graphics card with cutting edge technology that fulfills all their gaming needs. The various intelligent innovations in these graphics cards once again highlight ASUS' commitment to making innovative products that benefit the end users and provide the ultimate user experience."
The ASUS ROG EN9600GT MATRIX/HTDI/512M Graphics Card comes with a 3 years warranty and will be available nationwide through out distributors Rashi Peripherals Pvt. Ltd. for an approximate end user price of Rs. 11,700.