BIOSTAR Introduces the Arc A380 ST Graphics Card

[btarunr]

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices today, is excited to introduce the all-new Intel Arc A380 ST graphics card. Engineered for the modern user, the Arc A380 ST is the pinnacle of performance and efficiency in the world of digital entertainment and casual gaming. Featuring the cutting-edge Intel Arc A380 ST Graphics Engine and built on the PCIe 4.0 interface, the Arc A380 ST reigns supreme in its category. With DirectX 12 Ultimate and OpenGL 4.6 support, the BIOSTAR Arc A380 ST graphics card promises unparalleled visual fidelity, allowing users to immerse themselves in the latest gaming titles and multimedia content with extraordinary clarity and detail.

With a robust 6 GB of GDDR6 memory and a 96-bit memory interface clocked at 15.5 Gbps, the Arc A380 ST provides the bandwidth and speed necessary for seamless gaming and multitasking. The card's energy-efficient design does not compromise performance, boasting a graphics clock of 2000 MHz while maintaining a low total board power of 75 W.



The Arc A380 ST excels in thermal performance thanks to its superior cooling technology and design innovations like Digital PWM and Dr. MOS, allowing for smooth overclocking and enhanced durability. It also features a range of output options, including three DisplayPort 2.0 ports and one HDMI 2.0 port, catering to various display setups and resolutions up to 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz.

BIOSTAR's Arc A380 ST is perfect for users looking for a graphics card that balances high performance with energy efficiency. Whether for streaming videos, casual gaming, or content creation, the Arc A380 ST delivers quality and reliability in every pixel. Available now at select retailers worldwide, it promises to elevate the computing experience for its users, reaffirming BIOSTAR's commitment to quality and innovation in the tech industry.

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[bonehead123]

woo hoo....yet ANUTHA 3050-ish card in sheep's clothing.....maybe if it's in the $100 range, but otherwise:

major y/A/w/N.....

 

[TataMayor]

I thought BIOSTAR'S had disappeared. But I see that they are still struggling in the market. Good for them

 

[The_Deadly_Virus]

I wonder if getting a GPU license and stuff to manufacture own GPU from Intel is easier than Nvidia or AMD.

 

[Psyclown]

woo hoo....yet ANUTHA 3050-ish card in sheep's clothing.....maybe if it's in the $100 range, but otherwise:

major y/A/w/N.....

I don’t think it’s even that fast. Its strange that so many DoA cards keep getting released lately.

 

[Ruru]

Gotta wonder that why they even made A380 cards with a power connector? Or are these clocked lower and limited by power limits?

 

[Lew Zealand]

Gotta wonder that why they even made A380 cards with a power connector? Or are these clocked lower and limited by power limits?

Yes on both counts. Nvidia did the same with the 1050 Ti though seemingly not with the 1650. I have a slot-powered only ASUS Phoenix 1050 Ti but there are higher end Strix models with 6-pin connectors and the associated higher power draw and performance.

Even with an undervolt and riding the edge of what you can do at 70W, I can get my 1050 Ti to about 1800 MHz in typical titles at the 70W power limit where most of Pascal can do ~2050 MHz with just a little OC tuning. My card would likely hit that with 100W usage or similar.

 

[cvaldes]

woo hoo....yet ANUTHA 3050-ish card in sheep's clothing.....maybe if it's in the $100 range, but otherwise:

major y/A/w/N.....

That ship has long sailed. The era of $100 consumer videocards is long over.

Hell, during the cryptomining craze, the RX 550 2GB was going for >$200, not because it was a good card for mining (it's not) but because everything with 6GB+ of VRAM was scooped up by miners. Even as cryptomining faded, prices haven't come down.

Everything is more expensive. Raw materials (substrates, wafers, packaging), electricity, etc. Remember that these companies employ humans to make things, they're getting paid more to keep up with inflation/COLA.

And for sure, no one is getting wafers at a discount in 2024. A large percentage of them will be turned into AI accelerator chips sold to enterprise/corporate customers at fat margins. There's little incentive for Nvidia, AMD, Intel to sell bottom-of-the-barrel consumer GPUs at razor thin margins.

If you are waiting for a $100 discrete GPU, you will never buy another one again in your life.

 

[bonehead123]

That ship has long sailed. The era of $100 consumer videocards is long over.

Hell, during the cryptomining craze, the RX 550 2GB was going for >$200, not because it was a good card for mining (it's not) but because everything with 6GB+ of VRAM was scooped up by miners. Even as cryptomining faded, prices haven't come down.

Everything is more expensive. Raw materials (substrates, wafers, packaging), electricity, etc. Remember that these companies employ humans to make things, they're getting paid more to keep up with inflation/COLA.

And for sure, no one is getting wafers at a discount in 2024. A large percentage of them will be turned into AI accelerator chips sold to enterprise/corporate customers at fat margins. There's little incentive for Nvidia, AMD, Intel to sell bottom-of-the-barrel consumer GPUs at razor thin margins.

If you are waiting for a $100 discrete GPU, you will never buy another one again in your life.

Yea I know, I was being sarcastic....but OTOH, the Arc cards have so far all been focused on the lower-middle end of the spectrum, even their so-called "upper-tier" cards, so this is just marketing hubbub 101 for DOA parts IMO, simply because they will want outrageous $$ for what is essentially a bottom of the barrel card that is only good for light browsing/email/office stuff....

And just to be clear, I am not now, nor will I ever be, waiting for garbaggio cards like these, since I use a mini-me box @home & a professional workstation @work with all the latest & greatest top-tier parts....