Simon Lau

HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ Video Card

Nivedh published his review of the HIS Radeon HD3650 IceQ yesterday and when I first read it, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall package. For starters, it comes with an Arctic Cooling Silencer which has been known for its superior cooling powers. At some point, I hope HIS upgrades there cooling technology to the Accelero which appears to be have the option for a much quieter performance.

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Overall, the HD3650 IceQ was a great performer. It allowed for moderate overclocking games and for a mid-range performing machine the $90, at time of writing, is not a huge investment.

I wouldn’t recommend any 3650 for high resolution gaming or for playing games of the newest title. If you’re the occasional gamer or multi-media type of guy, this card should suit you nicely.

Throughout the tests, the HIS Radeon HD 3650 performed well. It is not a top-of-the-line card but its performance should be satisfactory for all but the most extreme of gamers. If you don’t care for too much eye candy or extremely high resolutions, this mid-range card should fit the bill in terms of value. For its price, it is a great buy. Also, it supports CrossFireX so you can upgrade later if desired.

Tags: ATI, HIS Digital, Overclockers Online, Radeon 3650, Review