ASUS Ageia PhysX P1 review

On May 9, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. introduced the PhysX P1 card, which adopted Ageia’s all-new PhysX Processing Unit (PPU). Currently, only two companies have the capability to develop PPU cards. That means that other than ASUS only BFG Technologies has a PhysX card on the market.

…During gameplay, GRAW (Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter) definitely had more physics effects when showing explosions, and shooting destructible objects when the AGEIA PhysX card was installed. I was impressed with the way the debris effected eachother while flying through the air, then bouncing on the ground before coming to a stand still. It was also obvious that GRAW was able to display many more objects with the PhysX card installed. These are all definite benefits to using a PPU.

AGEIA needs to have one killer application come out that makes everyone go "Holy Crap" and then these cards are going to take off like ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. The ASUS PhysX P1 card is the first PPU from ASUS and works out of the box with a select few game titles.  Over time game titles will increase and the return on your investment will mean enhanced gaming.

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