ASUS EAH5870 1GB Graphics Card Review

Posted by: Sahil Mannick (Helios1234) on: 11/10/2009 09:47 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Packaging and Content

The front of the box
The HD5870 comes packaged in a fairly standard but attractive box, making use of vivid colours and mythical graphics to allure to customers. However this is not the most striking feature to be presented on the front of the box.

Closer look at the features
To the left are some of ASUS's unique features that sets it apart from its competition. Not only does it come with a free coupon for the upcoming Colin McRae DIRT 2 game, but it also contains a utility CD with the voltage tweak and Smart Doctor programs. Also listed are some of the key features of the cards such as 1GB DDR5 memory, Eyefinity support and DisplayPort/HDMI certification.

The back of the box
Off to the back, we see all manner of details including a list of features, ASUS exclusive innovation and recommended system requirements.

Another box...
Upon opening the box, we are greeted with another sleeker looking one with the ASUS emblem right in the middle.

More boxes and the card
Inside the box are 3 compartments, one rectangular open ended box holding all the cables and connectors and the other containing the utility and driver CDs. Finally, hidden away beneath them is the card itself neatly wrapped in an anti-static bag.

The bundle
The bundle consists of the utility and driver CD, the Colin McRae DIRT 2 coupon, a multilingual manual, a crossfire adapter, a Molex to 6 pin connector and the card itself. Overall it's a very standard package with the thoughtful addition of a free game to fully utilize the card.