ASUS EN7900GS TOP Video Card Review :: ASUS EN7900GS TOP Bundle

• ASUS EN7900GS TOP card
• Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter full game
• DVI-I to D-Sub adapter
• 6-pin power connector
• HDTV Out cable
• Multi-Language Manual
• Driver CD
• Leather CD Case
• SpeedSetup and Warranty card

ASUS has taken to include Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter with the majority of their shipping video cards. Their 7950GT came with a copy, and their 7900GS also ships with a copy. This game is an excellent showcase for a new card, as it is recent, has beautiful graphics and is worth $50 at the store. Some manufacturers say that games add unnecessarily to the cost of a new card. My opinion is, it's nice to include something that can show off the capabilities of the new card.

Hardware Bundle

Software Bundle

ASUS decided to include a single DVI-I to D-Sub adapter with the card. With the prevalence of digital LCD monitors on the market this is a good way of saving money on the hardware bundle without sacrificing anything. If you plan on using dual CRT monitors, you can purchase the other adapter from ASUS or another company. Also included is ASUS's patented leather case to hold CDs and a HDTV cable to hook up your TV to the video card's S-Video Out port.

Smart Doctor

Smart Doctor settings

ASUS has their own suite of utilities with their graphics cards. Their own drivers are required to utilize the special features. VideoSecurity turns your PC with a Webcam into a security monitoring station. GameFace Messenger is an IM type application that can be used while playing games. Game Doctor is ASUS's card monitoring and overclocking utility. If you want to record and play back your gameplay, GameReplay allows you to do so.

Control Panel

Manage 3D settings

Overclocked

ASUS decided to clock their 7900GS at 590MHz for the core and 1.44 GHz for the memory. The 7900GS reference clock is 450 MHz for the core and 1.32 GHz for the memory. Due to the increased clock speeds, I expect the card will perform at or near the 7900GT level of performance. I also don't expect the card to overclock particularly well, as the card is already factory overclocked so much. Using Coolbits, I was able to overclock the card to 624/1.5GHz which surprised me a little.

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