ASUS Matrix GTX 580 and MARS II desktop graphics cards revealed, devour PCI slots

[siopao1984]

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source: ASUS Matrix GTX 580 and MARS II desktop graphics cards revealed, devour PCI slots -- Engadget



With all the talk of ASUS's tablets recently it's easy to forget the company also dabbles in graphics cards, some large enough to blot out the sun. We've got some details on its latest contestants for your PC gaming dollar, the MARS II and Matrix GTX 580 (above), and you might have to buy a new case just squeeze these unwieldy pixel-pushers inside. The Matrix will come in two flavors -- standard and Platinum -- both with 1.5GB of RAM and an enormous dual-fan cooling solution that eats up a jaw-dropping three PCI slots. But, hey, it should afford you some serious overclocking headroom. Though we've yet to seen any pics of the MARS II, the 3GB, dual-GPU behemoth is bound to be even more massive -- we wouldn't be surprised if ASUS had to provide a breakout box for whatever cooler it strapped to those pair of GTX 580 cores. Prices and release dates are still up in the air, but we're sure all will be revealed during the official announcement at Computex. Check out the image for more detailed specs.

[street_of_no_return]

nindota ani oe.. pila xad kha ni..

hahaha mkapasu xad ang prisyo ani..

[personalmgt]

So about that card...

[fineupgrades]

hayahaya poldo ah!, endorser man sa Asus ARES!!!

maayo unta i pagawas ang MARS II sa Computex..

[siopao1984]

[siopao1984]

update2x na pod. gikan ni sa COMPUTEX 2011

ASUS MARS II unveiled at Computex 2011













The ASUS MARS II is not only a large card (it takes up three PCIe slots) but also a power-hungry one (requires three 8pin connectors). The MARS II is essentially two pieces of GTX 580, granting the MARS II 3GB of video memory, and allowing a much greater overclocking capability than the GeForce GTX 590. Do check out our article ASUS ROG Full Line-up at COMPUTEX 2011 for other ROG products covered by our VR-Zone team at Computex 2011.

[eXpLoDe]

3 pci slots gyud ang e consume + 3 x 8pins. FTW...

[EarlZ]

Nice looking card!

I find these designs a bit moot at times.. Unless its comes with 1Ghz core

[zhylrae]

kailangan naman ni cya ug support..gigantic!$$$$$$

[AxisVirus]

paksit ta ani sa power usage.