The X700 Pro is ATi's mid ranged PCI-Express solution, falling somewhere in between the entry level X300 series and the top of the range X800 series. Unlike previous mid ranged solutions, the X700 is actually a scaled down version of their top-performing PCI-E part, the RV423. As usual, HIS were very quick off the blocks with one of their special IceQ cooler editions, which is the model we are looking at today.
The X700 IceQ’s box is very reminiscent to HIS's other new cards, with an attractive blue abstract design. HIS have wisely opted to put a window in this box, showing off the impressive cooler to would-be buyers. When we come to contents, HIS have been, as usual, very generous. In addition to the card you will receive:
- HIS Excalibur Bonus DVD (ATi Demos, Theme Manager, Dungeon Siege etc)
- Counterstrike Condition Zero - Full version
- Driver Disk
- iTurbo Overclocking utility
- Videostudio 7 SE
- HIS 3D-Album PicturePro
- PowerDVD 5
- S-Video Cable
- VIVO cable
- HDTV output leads
- DVI-VGA adaptor
- S-Video->Composite lead
The HIS Radeon X700 Pro IceQ can be bought for £158.66 including VAT from Tekheads and will soon be available for a similar amount from Super PC Mart in the US and Daiwa in Canada.
