Asus Radeon HD 5850 Video Card
Get ready for a riveting high-definition gaming experience with the new Asus ATI Radeon HD 5850 video card. Yes, the long wait is finally over. Now every gamer and extreme PC freak’s dreams will come true, because the visual fireworks you’ll experience with this high-powered card will dazzle you like never before. In fact, you’ll be able to expand your visual real estate across as many as three displays, while getting lost in the action with revolutionary ATI Eyefinity Technology.
The Asus Radeon HD 5850’s ATI Stream technology will accelerate even the most demanding applications, which will allow you to do more than ever with your PC. And the ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics processor is the first ever to deliver full support for Microsoft's all new DirectX 11. This spectacular new GPU delivers rich, realistic visuals and explosive HD gaming performance so you’ll completely dominate the competition! Plus, this Asus ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series graphics processor is ready for Microsoft Windows 7. Other essential features include 40nm Process Technology, 2nd Generation TeraScale Engine, PCI 2.0 x16 bus interface, Advanced 1GB/256-bit GDDR5 memory interface, HDMI 1.3 support with Deep Color, and 7.1 High Bitrate Audio. The list of bleeding-edge technologies goes on and on. Onchip HDCP support. ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance. ATI Avivo HD support. Dynamic power management with ATI PowerPlay technology, including memory clocks. Dolby TrueHD and DTSHD Mater Audio support. Get ready to play tomorrow’s games today with the new Asus ATI Radeon HD 5850 video card.
What It Is and Why You Need It
- Spectacular new high-definition graphics engine that will create a more explosive, immersive gaming experience than ever before
- The first-ever GPU to deliver full support for Microsoft DirectX 11
- It’s ready for the new Windows 7 operating systems
Specifications
Connections |
| Interface Type |
PCI Express 2.0 |
| Interface Speed |
x16 |
| Connector(s) |
HDMI |
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Dual DVI (Dual Link) |
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Display Port |
| Multiple Monitors Support |
Yes |
Lifestyle |
| Chipset |
ATI Radeon |
| GPU Series |
ATI Radeon HD 5000 |
| Lifestyle |
Enthusiast |
Performance |
| GPU/VPU |
RADEON HD 5850 |
| Additional Features |
ATI Avivo HD Technology |
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ATI Stream Technology |
| Video Card Profile |
Double |
Memory |
| Memory Type |
DDR5 |
| Memory Interface |
256-bit |
| Video Memory |
1GB |
| Stream Processors |
1440J |
| Core Clock |
750 MHz |
| Memory Clock |
4000 MHz |
Features |
| Overclocked |
No |
| APIs |
DirectX 11 |
| 1080p Support |
Yes |
| Video Output |
DVI |
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HDMI |
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Display Port |
| Low Profile |
No |
| Cooling Type |
Fan |
| Multi-GPU Support |
CrossFire-X |
What you should know
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Dual Monitor
Technology
Few PC users have ever experienced the huge productivity boost that comes
from using multiple monitors on the same PC. Ironically, many of
today's PC have the capability already installed, and Windows (since 2000)
natively supports dual monitors. Configuring dual monitors is so easy: just use
the second video port (if there are two separate ports installed), or add a
second video card or better yet, a video card that has dual DVI ports.
Then plug in your second monitor, change a couple of simple Windows settings,
and you have double the Windows Desktop. This lets you have your
spreadsheet and email visible at the same time, or PowerPoint and Photoshop.
The combinations are endless. And since most of the overhead is
handled by the video card, there is little significant impact (if any) on
system performance. Dual Monitors is one of the simplest, yet most
amazing productivity boosters you can add to your PC! Optionally, you can use a dual monitor stand and recover your workspace in the process!
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware. |
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PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
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 Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
- Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
- Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
- Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
- Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
- Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
- Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
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Video Card Designs
Today's high performance video cards
enable amazing graphics, and frequently come emblazoned with high-impact
graphics, or in brilliant colors. These help to enhance the appeal of
the card. However, from time to time, manufacturers do change these
designs and colors, but this has no effect on the features, specifications,
or performance of the specific video card model, and will usually retain the
same manufacturer's model and part number. The images displayed for a
video card are based upon the sample provided by the manufacturer, and the
specific visual design you receive may vary. So remember, while the
card may look cool, it's the specs that matter! |
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Will Your
Motherboard Support the Video Card You're Purchasing? Here's the Answer...
Before you
buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this video card. For
example, PCI Express video cards won't work with motherboards designed
only for AGP or PCI video cards, and vice versa. Please read the specifications
carefully or call us for expert advice.
Close-Up:
PCI, AGP, and PCI-E (PCI Express)
Check
your motherboard and make sure you are purchasing the correct cardbus
type.
There are 3 types of cardbus slots currently available:
PCI, AGP, and PCI Express (PCIe 2.0 is compatible with PCIe slot)
PCI
- The most widely used I/O bus, it provides a shared data path between
the CPU and peripheral controllers, such as network, display, SCSI and
RAID cards. Though limited in terms of performance, they are considered
the best value when you upgrade your video capabilities on a PC. The PCI
interface can be found and used in nearly any motherboard.
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here to view our selection of PCI Cards
AGP
- The AGP slot is next in line of higher graphic performance. It was designed
especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. It offers up to
8x improvement over a PCI card, is 32 bits wide and runs at 66 MHz. It
provides a direct connection between the card and memory, and only one
AGP slot is on the motherboard. The motherboard must be equipped with
an AGP bus slot for an AGP card to be compatible.(AGP 1x provided a data
transfer rate of 264 Mbytes/sec. AGP 2x is 528 Mbytes/sec. AGP 4x is 1
Gbyte/sec. AGP 8x is 2 Gbytes/sec.)
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here to view our selection of AGP Cards
PCI
Express - PCI Express is the newest technology that
is superior to both PCI and AGP, in terms of graphic performance. It offers
performance as much as 4x faster than the fastest AGP 8X slot. PCI Express
connections can support fast data transfer rates, which can be used to
connect high-speed devices such as high-end video cards. The slots come
in different variations and speeds, such as x1, x4, x8, and x16. Presently,
most high-end motherboards meant for design, video production, or gaming
come with PCI express slots. To use a PCI Express card, your computer
must have at least one available PCI Express slot.
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here to view our selection of PCI Express Cards
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Warranty Terms
Manufacturer Warranty
ASUS Radeon HD 5850 Video Card - 1GB GDDR5, PCI-Express 2.0, CrossFireX Ready, Dual DVI, Display Port, HDMI
Limited warranty
36 months
for parts and
36 months
for labor.
Support URL:
http://www.service.asus.com
Support Phone Number:
1-888-678-3688
Support Email Address:
tsd@asus.com
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Return Policy
For support on this product, please contact Asus at 1-888-678-3688. Defective exchanges for identical item within 30 days of purchase permitted on this product with prior manufacturer approval.
