The 4-pin power connector hides perfectly behind the double-wide, low-profile bracket. It has breathed life into several low-profile workstations with AGP slots that would have otherwise been scrapped. Overall Review: For my application, this card is perfect. Bolting the DVI and loose VGA connector to the low-profile bracket is the last step, after the card is installed.
Then install the bare card in the AGP slot with the DVI connector poking through the bracket hole. I've bought 6 of these cards for use in 2 different styles of low profile cases, and I've found it is easier to install the low-profile bracket in the case first. There also seems to be an issue with the fit of the low profile bracket.
There are no newer drivers on the ASUS site, and the new drivers on the ATI site will not work without the AGP hotfix which you won't know about unless you are reading this. Pros: This Low-Profile, AGP card will run two 23" monitors at 1920x1080Ĭons: The drivers that ship with the card have some issues. so you will have to cut the bracket in half. The SFF has double slots next to the video card and other Dells don't. Not a problem for the Dell GX-270 SFF, but takes up the other slot. I really wish this card was provided with single low-profile brackets instead of the double bracket. Really, use the hotfix drivers from ATI for this card. Overall Review: I downloaded the ATI -hotfix- for AGP and installed prefectly the first time. Most computer stores can provide you with this power cable (or they can make it easily for you). Using a straight plug really isn't possible in most situations. I would have given this card 5 eggs if Asus provided a power cable and single brackets.Ĭons: You really need a 90 degree molex power plug to power this card. Audio works and outputs digital via HDMI to my HDTV too! This card supports HDCP and actually works.
I am playing Blu-Ray to a 42" Sharp in 1080P using PowerDVD 7.3 and doesn't load the processor very much and plays flawlessly in Windows 7 Home Premium.
Fan is quiet and works in Dell GX-270 SFF with no problems.
I will update after running HDMI to my tv. I was able to hook-up DVI and VGA and use it to extend my desktop. Use the "china" icon and it downloads directly. Overall Review: DOWNLOAD DRIVERS FROM THE ASUS website first. Nothing that takes away from the overall rating. Not a big deal for me but may be for some. You can not have another card right below this one. You may or may not need the hotfix if you are running an AMD, but I did not need it with a pentium processor.Ĭons: The location of the power plug is dumb. I really don't understand why people are having issues. Updated drivers from the location of the download and soon enough it was working fine. I downloaded the drivers from the ASUS website. Worked out of the box with Vista and I could get great settings even without the right drivers. I have yet to test the HDMI, which is why I purchased it but I read a review which says it will push audio and video. Pros: Great solution for older machines without PCI-E.