BUCKINGHAMSHIRE - February 24th, 2004 - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS), a worldwide leader in high performance graphics solutions, today announced a complete range of new graphics cards based on Nvidia's PCI express technology.

ASUS are proud to announce the ASUS XN5950, XN5750, XN5750N, XN5300 and XN4300 graphics cards, powered by Nvidia GeForce PCX(tm) GPU. Developed with every user in mind, from the extreme performance gamer to the value for money consumer, this range meets extensive customer demands for the best performance and visual realism.

Featuring Nvidia's GeForce PCX(tm) GPU, the ASUS graphics cards have been designed to take full advantage of additional bandwidth and features that the new PCI express interconnection delivers, by using an innovative high-speed interconnect (HSI), a complex piece of networking technology, which performs seamless, bi-directional interconnect protocol conversion at incredible speed lines.

The ASUS, XN5950, XN5750, XN5750N, XN5300 and XN4300 incorporate many state-of-the-art technologies such as NVIDIA® UltraShadow(tm) technology, NVIDIA® CineFX(tm) 2.0 engine, NVIDIA® Intellisample(tm) technology and a rich spectrum of unique ASUS innovations including ASUS' GameFace(tm), HyperDrive(tm) and VideoSecurity(tm).

Additional and Unique Features
Always taking innovation further, ASUS have combined chipset technology and features with their own knowledge and technological know how of making high performance and value for money cards. These features include:-

Optimized Board Design
Unlike competitors that use standard reference design, ASUS optimizes card layout and components to incorporate features that enhance reliability and performance:

ASUS GameFace(tm) GameFace brings users a whole new experience of online gaming. GameFace allows players to see the opponent's various facial expressions during the game as they outplay and outmanoeuvre them. GameFace also incorporates movement detection system via a web cam system.
GameFace allows players to open up a window for TV viewing while players are still battling online. The size of the viewing window is adjustable for the most convenient viewing experience. Furthermore, GameFace offers a transparent option that, as the name suggests, makes the viewing window appear transparent. Therefore, the viewing window won't obstruct the view to the ongoing online game.

VideoSecurityTM For Security Monitoring VideoSecurityTM is a powerful and flexible software program for users to build their own security monitoring systems. With this program, users can detect environmental changes, monitor a specific location or screen visitors and even watch video over the Internet. When unauthorized entries occur, the software takes a snapshot of the intruder and sends out a warning call to a specified account or executes a user-defined program.

HyperdriveTM technology for safer life
This advanced technology intelligently provides comprehensive and dynamic modes to protect graphic cards from over clocking damage and ensure safer operation

Pricing & Stock/Sample Availability
Both pricing and stock details are to be confirmed. Sample availability dates are yet to be confirmed. To secure a listing for a sample, please e-mail Karen at Karen@the-verbal.co.uk.

ASUS will be exhibiting at Cebit (Hall 2, Booth A20) should you wish to meet with an ASUS representative please contact Jackie@the-verbal.co.uk

For additional information about ASUS Nvidia and ATI based Graphics Cards, or any other quality products, please visit the company homepage at http://www.asus.com.