Elsa releases new range of Graphics Cards

ELSA introduces entire new range of Consumer
Graphics boards

with launch of ELSA GLADIAC 921, ELSA GLADIAC 721 and ELSA GLADIAC 516

products

New boards use latest generation GPU's from NVIDIA



THEALE, October 1 2001 - Computer graphics and networking

vendor ELSA has launched its new range of consumer graphics boards, catering

for every level of computer gamer from those requiring an entry-level system

to extreme gamers.  The GPUs are based on new NVIDIA GeForce Titanium
family

of GPUs which utilise NVIDIA's high-performance Detonator XP driver,

incorporating special software optimisations that take full advantage of the

newest features of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. 



Adam Foat, graphics product manager for ELSA commented: "The

new range is another exciting development from ELSA, that will equip all

levels of gamers with the latest GPU technology from NVIDIA at excellent

prices across the market.  Each new board in the ELSA GLADIAC range
supports

XP, and the 721 and 921 boards offer new heat- and fan-sinks.  This means

they have a lower noise level, are much better at dissipating heat, and in

consequence have an even longer lifetime.  And with the increased speeds

offered by each new board in the ELSA range, the price performance is

incredibly attractive."



The new top of the range ELSA GLADIAC 921 TV-Out is based on

NVIDIA's new GeForce3 Titanium 500 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), with a 64

MB Doubled Data Rate (DDR) memory and a DVI output.   The ELSA GLADIAC
921

has a core clock speed of 240 Mhz, with a memory clock speed of 500 Mhz and

is at £379.99 inc. VAT, aimed at demanding high-end gamers looking for a

cutting-edge solution.  The board will be bundled with the new 3D adventure

game, "Dronez", and is due to be shipped week beginning October 15th.



The ELSA GLADIAC 721 TV-Out is aimed at mid-range gamers

looking for excellent graphics performance and reliability at a highly

competitive price.  Based on NVIDIA's GeForce3 Titanium 200 GPU, it also

offers 64 MB of DDR memory, with a core clock speed of 175 Mhz and a memory

clock rate of 400 Mhz.  It is bundled with the "Giants:Citizen Kabuto"
3D

game, and the full version of 3D Mark 2001, and retails at £249.99 inc. VAT.

The ELSA GLADIAC 721 is due to be shipped week beginning October 1st.



For entry-level gamers that still require the best solution

in this end of the market, ELSA is announcing its ELSA GLADIAC 516 TV-Out

board.  Using the new NVIDIA GeForce2 Titanium GPU, the ELSA GLADIAC 516
has

64 MB of DDR memory, and offers a core clock speed of 250Mhz and a memory

clock rate of 400 Mhz.  Priced at £139.99 inc. VAT, the ELSA GLADIAC 516

will come with the latest game bundle and is due to be shipped week

beginning October 15th.



TV Out means users can view 3D games on a home TV.  In the

business environment this allows corporate presentations, streaming video or

call centre agent information to be displayed on a large screen. 



Background

ELSA is one of the leading providers of Internet access and

computer graphics solutions for the PC. Its product range includes modems,

ISDN adapters, ISDN and DSL routers, videoconferencing systems, graphics

boards and monitors. ELSA was founded in 1980 and today has around 600

employees. In addition to its headquarters in Aachen, Germany, it also

maintains subsidiaries in San José (USA), Taipei (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan)

as well as in London (UK), Paris (France), Milan (Italy), Madrid (Spain),

Stockholm (Sweden) and Eke (Belgium). Since June 1998, ELSA AG shares are

traded on the "Neuer Markt" trading segment (WKN 507 360) of the
Frankfurt

stock exchange in Germany.



ELSA G.B. Ltd, 1210 Parkview, Arlington Business Park,

Theale, Berks RG7 4TY

Tel: 0118 965 7755  Fax: 0118 965 7756

Freephone sales no.: 0800 056 34 45

Web site: www.elsa.co.uk