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Specifications / Packaging & Accessories Specifications Packaging & Accessories  Usually it’s said that a picture is worth a thousand words but unfortunately no image of the ARES’ box could possibly convey its enormous size. The largest GPU box we had lying around was the one used for the Sapphire HD 5970 and the RoG ARES’ one simply dwarfs it. Expect some serious shipping charges when you order this card.  Within the gargantuan box lies a James Bond-style full sized briefcase that makes liberal use of metal on all of its edges for an extra touch of protection. There is also a small pamphlet attached to the briefcase’s handle which tells the design story behind the ARES. Seriously, ASUS spared no expense here.  Once you stop marveling at the briefcase, you’ll eventually get around to opening the thing. Within it you will find an upper panel extolling the benefits of your new card along with a massive foam insert which protects the card and all of the included accessories.   From left to right, ASUS gives you a gaming mouse, an aluminum case badge, a single HDMI to DVI adaptor, two 6-pin to 8-pin power adaptors and a lone Crossfire bridge. Each part is nestled within its own section of the foam packaging in order to provide the best possible protection.  The mouse included is ASUS’ excellent GX800 gaming mouse that features a 3200dpi sensor and a Republic of Gamers branding. When bought alone, the GX800 goes for around $60 USD but we have to wonder how many who buy this card will actually use the mouse. If you can afford a $1200 ARES, you’ll probably already be packing one hell of a gaming mouse that will put the included one to shame. One thing we would have liked to have seen is an Active DisplayPort Adaptor instead of a gaming mouse. Not only would this allow more people to realize their Eyefinity-fueled dreams but they could also do so without resorting to DisplayPort-equipped monitors. | ||||
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