The Asus EN9500GT MAGIC/DI/512M video card, based on the Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT chipset, is an affordable GPU that features 32 stream processors, 512MB of DDR2 memory, a 128-bit memory intrface, and support for SLI, Microsoft DirectX 10, PureVideo, PhysX, and CUDA technologies.
This sub-$80 graphics card has a core clock speed of 550MHz and an 800MHz memory clock.
The reviewed single-slot EN9500GT MAGIC has a fan cooler, and a native HDMI output, besides DVI and VGA ports. However, to enable HDMI audio out function, a motherboard with internal S/PDIF header and connection of S/PDIF cable with graphics card and motherboard are needed.
We have benchmarked the Asus EN9500GT MAGIC/DI/512M on a PC with:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ CPU at 3.2GHz
Asus M2N-E SLI Motherboard
2GB DDR2 800MHz Memory
Seagate 320GB 7,200rpm HDD
Cooler Master M620 620W Power Supply
Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit OS
GeForce 177.79 Drivers
The results are:
3DMark 06
4820 3DMarks
1986 SM2.0 Score
1752 HDR/SM3.0 Score
2345 CPU Score
Windows Vista Experience Index
5.9 Desktop Performance for Windows Aero
5.4 3D Business and Gaming Graphics Performance
World in Conflict (Demo)
73fps @ 1280x1024 Low Settings
36fps @ 1280x1024 Medium
15fps @ 1280x1024 High
9fps @ 1280x1024 Very High
F.E.A.R.
151fps @ Medium Settings (800x600)
98fps @ High (1024x768)
49fps @ Maximum (1024x768)
23fps @ Maximum and 1600x1200
Company of Heroes
48.3fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal Settings, DirectX 9, No Anti-Aliasing
32.4fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal, DX 9, AA x4
18.9fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal, DX 10, No AA
16.5fps @ 1280x1024, Maximal, DX 10, AA x4
Crysis (Demo)
48.11fps @ 1280x1024, Low Settings, No AA
14.06fps @ 1280x1024, Low, AAx4
20.99fps @ 1280x1024, Medium, No AA
9.7fps @ 1280x1024, Medium, AA x4
10.85fps @ 1280x1024, High, No AA
7.31fps @ 1280x1024, High, AA x4
Temperature Test
43C on idle
59C during 3DMark 06 test
If you want an affordable video card that provides an HDMI output and smooth gaming on low settings and resolutions, the Asus EN9500GT MAGIC/DI/512M will suit your needs.
Check the NVIDIA GeForce 9500GT prices.
