ECS announced this board some time last month. To our
surprise, it is a SIS 746 board but it comes with an integrated Xabre 200
graphics chip on board. Well. it's probably the first time I see discrete
graphics chipset being built onto the mainboard. ECS calls this series of
mainboards the GameUnion.
ECS K7S7AG is the K7 GameUnion solution which targets cost
effective multimedia solutions. According to ECS, Game Union mainboards can
surpass the performance of any UMA architecture mainboard solutions where the
graphics processor is integrated into the northbridge. The embedded 64 MB
graphic memory helps the GPU accomplish intensive 3D computing without utilizing
the system memory.
The DirectX 8.1-supported Xabre 200 GPU also enables Game Union series
mainboards to drive the latest popular games. Empowered by Pixelizer and Vertex
Shader engines, the Xabre 200 GPU can present advanced graphics effects and
better 3D graphics quality. The special 'dynamic overclocking' feature
automatically overclocks the GPU during 3D gaming to give gaming enthusiasts an
unlimited gaming force. For gamers who desire an AGP 8X + DirectX 8.1 "union"
package and superior overclocking capability, Game Union mainboards are the most
budget-effective and convenient one-stop deals.
Packed with a variety of cutting edge features, Game Union series mainboards are
ideal multimedia platforms. It comes with built in Cmedia 6 channel audio codec
which supports the Xear technology for 3D surround without the need for
additional surround speakers. The on board 1394 and 6 USB 2.0 allows direct
connections to peripherals. The board also features a 10/100LAN for immediate
network connectivity.
Now, we will take you through the gallery of the mainboard followed by
benchmarks of this board.
