Biostar has quietly unveiled its first graphics card based on Intel Arc graphics processors via a social media post. The card is designed for entry-level gaming PCs.
The fact that Intel has a new AIB partner and that Biostar now offers graphics cards equipped with GPUs from all three major manufacturers is expected to be a step forward. This would give Biostar a wider product range and should lead to greater availability of this graphics card model.
Biostar joins the manufacturing of custom Intel Arc models
The Biostar Intel Arc A380 graphics card showcased at Computex 2023 is based on the ACM-G11 processor and features a single-fan cooler design. The all-in-one graphics card (AIB) doesn't require auxiliary PCIe power connectors and is expected to fit most new and existing desktop PCs, including Mini-ITX cases, making it suitable for both new PCs and upgrades. It's currently unclear whether Biostar plans to offer these products worldwide.
The board first appeared in a Biostar video posted on May 31, 2023. Shortly after it was spotted at Biostar's Computex 2023 booth by WCCFTech writer Hassan Mujtaba.
While Intel is by far one of the biggest brands in the world of computer components at all levels, its entry into the consumer GPU sector hasn't been met with much enthusiasm by the major video card manufacturers. Currently, Intel has several partners that manufacture AIBs equipped with its discrete graphics processors, including ASRock, Acer, Gigabyte, Gunnir, MSI, and Sparkle. Biostar joins this list, having so far only announced the Arc A380, which they showcased at Computex 2023 —and that's assuming it was an official announcement. It's expected that they will manufacture more models, specifically the refresh version expected this year, and the Battlemage series.
Source: Anandtech
