Review - Graphics Card Asus R9280X-DC2T-3GD5

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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






CrossFire X Support
Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance




PCI Express 3.0
Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication.
AMD Eyefinity™Technology
Extend the view across up to 6displays to immerse yourself ingameplay and entertainment






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.



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 EngineAMD Radeon R9 280X
Bus StandardPCI Express 3.0
Video MemoryGDDR5 3GB
Engine ClockGPU Boost Clock : 1070 MHz GPU Base Clock : 970 MHz
Memory Clock6400 MHz ( 1600 MHz GDDR5 )
Memory Interface384-bit
ResolutionDVI Max Resolution : 2560x1600
InterfaceDVI 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
Accessories1 x CrossFire cable
Power Consumptionup to 300Wadditional 6+8 pin PCIe power required
SoftwareASUS GPU Tweak & Driver
ASUS FeaturesDirectCU Series TOP Series Super Alloy Power
Dimensions11.2 " x 5.7 " x 1.5 " Inch
NoteSpecifications are subject to change without notice. 
PCB color and bundled software versions are change without notice. 
Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective company. UEFI BIOS support.

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