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A while back Asus released their version of the GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB. We previously reviewed a different 8800 GTS 320MB card, the XFX GeForce 8800 GTS XXX, which proved to be a excellent benchmarking card that actually rivaled 640MB version performance. In the time between now and then, several manufacturers have released multiple 8800 GTS 320MB cards. Also in the latter part of April 2007, Nvidia released a bunch of newer cards based off a watered-down G80 architecture to capture the $250 market and lower. While those cards have refined video processing (HD capabilities), they aren't close to the G80 in terms of graphical composition. As of right now, the 8800 GTS 320MB is unique because it is the only newer card at the higher mid-range price point. ATI might have something to say about this in the near future.


Asus has been manufacturing their own cards for years now with a loyalty in favor to neither NVIDIA or ATI. We've reviewed Asus cards which are based off both GeForce and Radeon series. A couple things that was apparent about Asus cards was that they came with a price premium for the assurance of quality and the lack of overclocking which Asus isn't known for. From past experience, Asus really has taken the safe route and produced very conservative products that are stable. The 8800 GTS 320MB edition isn't any different.

With a vast array of different 8800 GTS cards on the markets, one of the more predominant features that makes an individual card stand out is the price. With the Asus GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB costing in and around $305USD on the most popular internet vendors,  carries a slight price premium of around $5-25 over other brands. Asus has included its own game, Asus Race and an additional big game, Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter which up the value of the whole package but whether this balances out the is very subjective.  With these opening thoughts in mind, let's take a look at the card and see how it stacks up!

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