ASUS Announces Radeon RX 500 Series Gaming Graphics Cards

ASUS
Announces Radeon RX 500 Series Gaming Graphics Cards

New ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG)
cards based on Radeon RX 580, RX 570, RX 560 and RX 550 GPUs deliver best
gaming experiences in all scenarios

KEY POINTS

Singapore (19th April,
2017) — ASUS today announced the RX 500
Series, an all-new lineup of gaming graphics cards powered by the latest AMD®
Radeon® RX 580, RX 570, RX 560 and RX 550 graphics processing units
(GPUs) and engineered with ultra-fast performance, advanced cooling, best
reliability and personalized styling features to deliver the best experiences
in all gaming scenarios.

The new
models include the high-performance ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Strix RX 580,
RX 570 and RX 560 Series with ASUS Aura Sync illumination for ultimate gaming
power and personalization, ASUS Dual RX 580 Series featuring patented
wing-blade design and 0dB technology for the best VR and  eSports gaming experiences, the extra-durable ASUS
Expedition RX 570 Series for enhanced reliability during heavy gaming sessions
and endurance situations, and ASUS RX 560 and RX 550 — delivering sweet spot
performance that’s perfect for compact gaming PC builds.

ASUS
graphics cards are produced using Auto-Extreme technology — an industry-first
100-percent-automated production process — and are built using premium Super
Alloy Power II components that enhance efficiency, reduce power loss, decrease
component buzzing under load, and lower thermal temperatures for unsurpassed
quality and reliability. They also include GPU Tweak II for intuitive
performance tweaking. With one click, the Gaming Booster function maximizes
system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available
resources automatically. An included one-year[1] or 14-day
XSplit Gamecaster premium license[2] lets gamers
easily stream or record gameplay via a convenient, in-game overlay. The overlay
also displays GPU clock speed, temperature, and VRM usage, and has GPU Tweak II
controls, so gamers can choose a gaming profile and boost performance with just
one click.

ROG Strix RX 580, RX 570 and RX 560 Series

ROG Strix RX
580, RX 570 and RX 560 are engineered with advanced cooling and reliability
features to deliver ultra-fast performance, plus ASUS Aura Sync illumination
for the ultimate in PC personalization.

ROG Strix RX
580 is available in three different configurations with respective boosted
clock speeds in OC mode of 1360 (Standard Edition), 1380 (OC Edition), and 1431MHz
(Top Edition), offering gamers great flexibility. Every Strix RX 580 graphics
cards is equipped with MaxContact, an industry-first GPU-cooling technology
featuring an enhanced copper heat-spreader that provides a 10X-flatter surface
for up to 2X more contact area with the GPU than traditional heat spreaders — resulting
in improved thermal transfer. The latest Strix
RX 580 graphics are constructed with a 2.5-slot width, providing 40 percent more
heat sink surface area for heat dissipation compared to previous two-slot
designs — delivering dramatically cooler and quieter performance.

ROG Strix RX
570 and RX 560 graphics cards are equipped with DirectCU II cooling technology,
with direct-GPU-contact heat pipes that transport more heat away from the GPU to
outperform reference designs, achieving up to 30-percent-cooler gaming
performance.

ROG Strix RX
580, RX 570 and RX 560 feature patented wing-blade 0dB fan design, delivering maximized
air flow and 105-percent-greater static pressure over the heat sink and the innovative
0dB technology stops the fan completely when the GPU temperature remains below
a set level, for light gaming sessions in total silence. The fans are also
IP5X-certified dust resistant for improved reliability. The cards benefit from FanConnect
II, a set of hybrid-controlled fan header(s)[3], and a
comprehensive set of tuning options with GPU Tweak II to optimize system
cooling even further.

ROG Strix RX
580, RX 570 and RX 560 also come with Aura Sync, RGB LED-synchronization
technology that enables complete gaming system personalization. Strix RX 580
features a VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports lets gamers keep a VR headset
connected to their system for immersive, virtual-reality gaming anytime.

ASUS Dual RX 580 Series

ASUS Dual RX
580 provides ‘sweet spot’ graphics performance that is ideal for both VR and
eSports gaming. With patented wing-blade fans, Dual RX 580 graphics cards
deliver maximized air flow and 105-percent-greater static pressure over the heat
sink, while operating at an up to 3X-quieter volume than reference cards. Dual
RX 580’s innovative 0dB technology stops the fan completely when the GPU
temperature remains below a set level, enabling players to enjoy light gaming sessions
in complete silence. The fans are also IP5X-certified dust resistant for
improved reliability.

The new cards
also come with a VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports letting gamers keep a
VR headset connected to their system for immersive, virtual-reality gaming
anytime.

ASUS Expedition RX 570 Series

ASUS
Expedition RX 570 graphics cards feature durable designs for enhanced
reliability, making them the perfect choice for heavily-used gaming systems.
The new cards come with dual-ball-bearing fans that eliminate the problem of
oil drying found in sleeve-bearing fans, resulting in 2X-longer lifespans. With
reduced friction, they also run smoother, further improving card lifespan and
cooling efficiency — and the innovative 0dB technology stops the fan completely
when the GPU temperature remains below a set level, for light gaming sessions
in total silence.

ASUS
operates the iCafé Lab, a testing environment that simulates the unique and
demanding conditions found in internet cafés. Expedition RX 570 graphics cards
each passed 144 hours of dedicated iCafe Lab tests — including a two-hour
reboot test and 15-hour 3D Mark test with heavy loading — certifying them for
use as a diskless systems and ensuring they are ready for non-stop gaming
performance. ASUS iCafé Lab engineers also subjected Expedition Series graphics
cards to lengthy stability tests with the most popular games to ensure they
deliver the very best gaming experiences.

ASUS RX 560 and RX 550 Series

ASUS RX 560
and RX 550 graphics cards are equipped with a dust-resistant fan certified to
IP5X level under the exacting International Protection Marking scheme (IP
code), meaning that dust is unable to enter the card in sufficient quantities
to interfere with the card’s operation — improving reliability and lifespan. RX
560 is equipped with a dual-fan design that delivers the sweet spot
performance. RX 550’s single-fan design is perfect for compact or smaller
gaming PC builds.

AVAILABILITY
& PRICING