Sunday, March 16th 2008
HIS Launches Two New HD 3850 AGP Cards
Admittedly HIS isn't the first company to launch an AGP HD 3850 (SAPPHIRE, PowerColor and GECUBE already have, possibly others), but it is refreshing for any users still running an AGP platform to see new cards being released. HIS has introduced two versions of its AGP HD 3850 - a standard version running at reference speeds and an IceQ 3 Turbo version overclocked from 668MHz to 720MHz core frequency and 1656MHz to 1820MHz memory. Both feature 512MB GDDR3 memory and use the AGP 8X interface. The cards come equipped with all the standard HD 3850 features that you would expect, such as DirectX 10.1 support and AVIVO, although pricing is not listed on HIS' website. It's slightly surprising to see AGP models still being released, as you would have thought most people that are likely to upgrade to a card like this would already have a PCI-Express motherboard, but HIS obviously thinks there is still a market for these cards.
21 Comments on HIS Launches Two New HD 3850 AGP Cards
You could trade the X850XT and get about half the price of the HD2600xt back. Its also cooler, quieter, lower power, and 2 DVI out. Net cost $40.
Perfect for the g/f. But not enough for hardcore gamers ;)
I was seriously considering a new X850XT (they are dirt cheap nowadays) for the second rig. But then I remembered the 2600XT and opted for that instead.
I may just look into a 2600XT. Not in a huge rush, the biggest reasons would be newer SM support and better video converting technology. Has anyone used the GPU for vid converting for something like a PSP/iPod/Zune?
why does saphire always have the crappy stock coolers?
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I'm thinking of getting one for my Q6600 AGP system.
With what I've got... there's not really much of an upgrade path yet... not until skulltrail is out... for twin Xeon Quads. At that point, I might upgrade (but only AFTER the Xeons have come down to a sensible price).
quite a difference between the two
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