ASUS Reveals GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II Graphics Cards

ASUS Reveals GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II
Graphics Cards

Self-designed PCB and new DirectCU II cooler maximize
graphics performance together with exclusive DIGI+ VRM and Super Alloy Power
technologies  

 

Singapore (25 June, 2013) — ASUS today announced two GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II
graphics cards, the new highest-end offerings in its NVIDIA-based graphics card
range. They feature an ASUS-designed PCB and a completely new look for the
DirectCU II cooler, as well as DIGI+ VRM digital power delivery and robust
Super Alloy Power components.

 

GeForce®
GTX 780 DirectCU II cards use an NVIDIA® GK110-300 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores.
They ship with 3GB GDDR5 video memory on a 384-bit interface. For avid PC
gamers who demand ultra-high detail and readiness for resolutions beyond full
HD 1080p, GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II cards deliver extreme cooling,
stability, and endurance well above reference card requirements.

 

ASUS
offers GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II standard and overclocked (OC) versions.

 

DirectCU
II: 30% cooler and three times quieter

For GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II cards, ASUS engineers
developed a new thermal design that revolves around a direct-GPU contact 10mm copper
heatpipe, compared to traditional 8mm heatpipes. This change on its own
contributes to 40% greater heat transfer efficiency. The cooler also uses an
intricate heatsink, which ensures a bigger heat dissipation surface area.

 

Extensive testing guarantees the redesigned DirectCU II
cooler maintains ASUS standards, including 30% lower temperatures on average
and up to three times quieter performance under heavy load compared to a
reference GTX 780. Customers benefit from more stable gaming, low noise
environments, a wider overclocking margin, and a longer lasting product.

 

CoolTech
fan: wider airflow keeps critical components cool

The proprietary CoolTech fan used on GeForce® GTX 780
DirectCU II cards enables 360-degree airflow that is much more effective than
traditional fans at the same RPM. It consists of a hybrid blade and bearing
design, with an inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades. Combined,
they provide multi-directional airflow to accelerate heat removal and enable
consistently stable graphics card performance.

 

DIGI+ VRM
and Super Alloy Power: cleaner power and greater durability

ASUS includes exclusive DIGI+ VRM digital voltage
regulation on GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II models. Precise delivery means 30%
lower power noise than reference, with instant graphics card stability gains.
It also translates into more accurate overclocking.

 

Super Alloy Power solid state capacitors, chokes, and
MOSFETs use custom alloy formulation and concrete cores to eliminate buzzing
noise and better withstand heavy loads during intense gaming and overclocking.
Compared to reference, the GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II has a 2.5 times longer
lifespan.

 

GPU Tweak
and NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 technology

Exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak is a user-friendly utility
that makes it easy to adjust GPU and video memory speeds, voltages, and fan
performance. Customers can also create dedicated profiles for different games,
and set graphics card power consumption targets.

 

Constantly updated, GPU Tweak works well with NVIDIA®
GPU Boost 2.0 technology. GPU Boost 2.0 automatically transitions between base
GPU clock speeds and boost speeds whenever it detects an application (such as a
game) requires more power. GPU Boost 2.0 adds temperature detection for smarter
auto overclocking.

 

AVAILABILITY &
PRICING

ASUS GeForce®
GTX780 DirectCu II OC: $1,049 SGD

ASUS GeForce®
GTX780 DirectCu II: $TBC

Available by
24-July 2013 at all ASUS Authorized DIY resellers.