ASUS ROG MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition Graphics Card Launched

Singapore (October 16, 2012) ― faster and more aggressive than
any other AMD-based graphics card, ASUS ROG MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition
represents the apex of graphics performance and tweakability for enthusiast
gamers and competitive benchmarkers. With its hand-picked GPU overclocked
to 1100MHz, it offers extensive overvolting facilities via VGA Hotwire and
TweakIt. The latter also enables one-press 100% fan speed activation. Power
delivery uses 20-phase architecture, tapped and managed by DIGI+ VRM and
Super Alloy Power components. The ASUS GPU Tweak utility has been reloaded
for MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition, now offering GPU loadline calibration and
VRM overclocking. The card is offered in a standard version and a
platinum edition, which includes a Diablo III mouse pad.

MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition has gained highly positive feedback from AMD
in recognition of its contribution to making the most of the
company’s GPU technology:

“The ASUS line of ROG products denotes a special class of gaming
and performance. Likewise, the enthusiast-class performance delivered by
AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics represents the pinnacle of the single-GPU game
experience. We see ASUS ROG MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition as a perfect match
of enthusiast-class branding and elite-level graphics performance”,
said Matt Skynner, Corporate Vice President and General Manager, AMD
Graphics.

“ROG MATRIX signifies the spirit of uncompromising performance. We
build MATRIX cards with the fastest GPUs available each generation, in this
case using AMD’s HD 7970 GHz Edition GPU alongside exclusive ASUS
innovations. We believe ROG MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition is set to break
world performance records yet again”, added Kent Chien, General
Manager of the ASUS Graphics Card Business Unit.

TOP version: AMD HD 7970 GHz Edition GPUs boosted for new world
records
True to the ROG approach of getting more out of leading technology,
MATRIX HD 7970 uses the cream of the AMD HD 7970 28nm GPU crop, picked
through rigorous selection in a similar fashion to the ASUS TOP process,
which includes extreme heat and heavy-load stress testing. It arrives
factory-tuned to 1100MHz, representing a 175MHz frequency gain compared to
reference HD 7970 cards. Currently, MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition offers the
fastest and most capable graphics card based on AMD technology, and can
easily handle every DirectX® 11 game with completely smooth performance
and all details set to ultra at 1080p and higher resolutions. Plus, a
single MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition has the power and quad DisplayPort
connectivity to support six-screen displays via AMD Eyefinity™
technology.

VGA Hotwire: accessible hardware-level overvolting puts enthusiasts
in charge
VGA Hotwire affords easier DIY modification of voltages on MATRIX HD
7970 GHz Edition, simplifying the process by removing the need for
complicated and risky soldering. Customers connect wires from dedicated
headers on compatible ROG motherboards to VGA Hotwire connectors on MATRIX
HD 7970 GHz Edition, after which changing voltages directly on the hardware
level becomes possible via a variety of interfaces. The exclusive TweakIt
utility is one such option, revised for MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition to offer
a wider voltage modulation range, allowing quick changes by simply pressing
the + and – keys. TweakIt further supports immediate full-rev
activation of the dual 100mm fans. At a press, customers can set the fans
to 100% speed for maximized airflow and instant cooling, a highly useful
feature in overclocking and benchmarking scenarios. The card further
includes an overclocking safe mode to quickly restore default settings
should a tuning profile prove unstable and at-a-glance LED load indicators
to ensure more informed and safer performance modification.

DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power: greater output, extra reliability,
and longer lifespan
MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition ships with massive 20-phase power delivery
that supplies ample room for experimental performance tuning. Its DIGI+ VRM
digital voltage regulation design augments precision overclocking
capabilities, which are further supported by the use of hardened Super
Alloy Power capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs. All withstand much greater
stress and heat due to the application of specially-formulated materials to
increase reliability, power output, and overall card lifespan. The design
also eliminates bothersome choke buzzing noise, unlike much tamer reference
cards. All these and more enable the absolute best in overclocking
potential and experiences.

GPU Tweak: world’s first quad-focus overclocking suite
For MATRIX HD 7970 GHz Edition, the exclusive GPU Tweak utility has been
revamped, making better use of the card’s power through the
world’s first quad-focus overclocking tool. With its friendly
software interface, GPU Tweak enables deep GPU, video memory, voltage, and
fan speed adjustments. The new edition adds VRM overclocking and loadline
calibration, by that catering to casual overclockers and those dedicated to
competitive benchmarking towards new world records. It is the most complete
GPU Tweak yet, with tangible performance improvements guaranteed to users
of all experience levels.

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