In a week during which nVidia have been running around trying to stop GeForce 4 specs and images leaking, the last thing you'd expect would be a nVidia partner announcing the chip before the manufacturer. Asus however, did just that.
According to the Inquirer web site, Asus sent information to journalists about their new GeForce 4 based cards, before the official GeForce 4 announcement from nVidia.
The whole announcement reads as follows:
ASUS Announces Comprehensive Graphics Card Lineup Based on NVIDIA GeForce4 GPUs
Taipei, Taiwan, February 6, 2002 World-leading technology solution manufacturer, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., today announced the most comprehensive graphics card lineup based on the advanced NVIDIA GeForce4 GPU (graphical processor units) family. ASUS combines NVIDIA?s latest GeForce4 technology with innovative engineering to deliver most powerful graphics cards for a variety of segments.
ASUS V8460 Series GeForce4 Ti 4600 Graphics Card
ASUS V8460Ultra series is powered by the most advanced graphics processing unit on earth the GeForce4 Ti 4600. A core clock speed of 330MHz and memory clock speed of 660MHz, combined with 128MB DDR SDRAM provide the ultimate graphics experience with revolutionary technologies such as: nFiniteFX"! II engine for complex geometry and animation, Accuview Antialiasing"! for unbeatable visual quality and frame rate, as well as nView for multiple display flexibility and user control.
ASUS V8440 Series GeForce4 Ti 4400 Graphics Card
ASUS V8440 Series is powered by the GeForce4 Ti 4400 GPU. A core clock speed of 300MHz and memory clock speed of 550MHz, combined with 128MB DDR SDRAM provides exceptional performance in all the latest games and applications. Also included are revolutionary technologies such as: nFiniteFX"! II engine for complex geometry and animation, Accuview Antialiasing"! for unbeatable visual quality and frame rate, as well as nView for multiple display flexibility and user control.
ASUS V8170Pro GeForce4 MX Pro Graphics Card
With the most integrated GPU, the GeForce4 MX Pro, the V8170 delivers best performance and value for mainstream PCs. 64MB of DDR SDRAM integrated with 300MHz core clock speed and 550MHz memory clock speed provide ample performance for all multimedia applications. The V8170 also includes new technologies such as: Lightspeed Memory Architecture"! II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing"!
ASUS V8170DDR GeForce4 MX DDR Graphics Card
The V8170DDR leverages the GeForce4 MX DDR GPU with 64MB DDR SDRAM to provide competitive performance and value for mainstream PCs. Core clock speed runs at 270MHz and memory clock speed is 400MHz. Some GeForce 4 MX DDR technologies included are: Lightspeed Memory Architecture"! II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing"!
ASUS V8170SE GeForce4 MX SDR Graphics Card
The V8170SE provides reliable and cost-effective GeForce 4 MX perfomance for mainstream PCs. Using the GeForce4 MX SDR GPU and 64MB of SDRAM, the V8170SE has a core clock speed of 250MHz and a memory clock speed of 166MHz. It also includes new GeForce4 MX technologies such as: Lightspeed Memory Architecture"! II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing"!.
ASUS graphics cards based on GeForce4 technology will be shipping in quantities late February 2002. For more details check the company website located at https://www.asus.com .
