R9280X-DC2T-3GD5: ASUS Radeon R9 280X DirectCU II gives new edge to hardcore gamers

• DirectCU II achieves 20% lower temps with direct-contact copper heatpipes, plus 3X quieter and 6X more powerful twin 100mm fan operation.
• Exclusive CoolTech Fan drives wider airflow to keep critical components cool.
• TOP-selected 1070MHz cores run 70MHz higher than reference for smoother gameplay.
• DIGI+ VRM with 12-phase Super Alloy Power delivers precise digital power for superior efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• GPU Tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface.

Game Faster. Quieter. Cooler. ASUS Exclusive Innovation

DirectCU II: 20% cooler and 3X* quieter

Exclusive DirectCU II thermal design includes a direct-GPU contact 10mm copper heatpipe and 220% larger dissipation area to boost heat removal efficiency. It performs 20% cooler and 3X quieter than reference. *Equivalent to 14dB and performance varies depending on system configuration

CoolTech Fan

Proprietary CoolTech fan consists of a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades. These provide multi-directional airflow to accelerate heat removal and enable highly stable graphics performance.

TOP-Selected 1070 MHz core

1070 MHz engine clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience

DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power

30% less power noise and 2.5X greater durability Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM has been applied via a 12-phase power design that uses digital voltage regulators to minimize power noise by 30%, enhance power efficiency by 15%, widen voltage modulation tolerance, and improve overall stability and longevity by 2.5 times over reference.

GPU Tweak: Real-time intuitive graphics tuning

• Shows detailed specs and actual card status with GPU-Z
• Sync GPU clocks and voltages for easier overclocking
• Monitoring widget provides real-time detailed multi-parameter info
• 2D/3D switcher locks cards in 3D mode for higher benchmarks
• Automatically checks and updates drivers and BIOS versions
• Stream on-screen action to the web in full HD

3GB GDDR5 Memory

On-board memory for the best gaming experience & the best resolution

Graphics GPU Features

• Powered by AMD Radeon™ R9 280
• AMD Eyefinity™Technology: Extend the view across up to 6displays to immerse yourself ingameplay and entertainment
• CrossFire X Support: Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance
• AMD HD3D: Immerse in stereoscopic 3D gaming and get up close and personal with your favorite stars while watching Blu-ray 3D. AMD HD3D is also designed for professionals who create complex visual effects and detailed data visualizations.
• PCI Express 3.0: Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication.
• Microsoft DirectX 11.2 API: Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance.

I/O Ports Highlight

• 2 X Native DVI
• 1 X Native HDMI
• 1 X Native DisplayPort

Specifications

• Graphics Engine: AMD Radeon R9 280X
• Bus Standard: PCI Express 3.0
• Video Memory: GDDR5 3GB
• Engine Clock: 1070 MHz
• Memory Clock: 6400 MHz ( 1600 MHz GDDR5 )
• Memory Interface: 384-bit
• Resolution: DVI Max Resolution : 2560x1600
• Interface: DVI Output : Yes x 1 (DVI-I), Yes x 1 (DVI-D), HDMI Output : Yes x 1 , Display Port : Yes x 1 (Regular DP)
• HDCP Support : Yes
• Accessories: 1 x CrossFire cable
• Software: ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver
• Dimensions: 11.2 " x 5.7 " x 1.5 " Inch