Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DDR5 ATI PCI E Graphics Card (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.

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.

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

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.

PCI Express 3.0
Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication.

Technical Details

Model

Brand : ASUS
Model : R9280X-DC2T-3GD5

Specifications

Graphics Engine : AMD Radeon R9 280X
Bus Standard : PCI Express 3.0
Video Memory : GDDR5 3GB

Engine Clock
GPU Boost Clock : 1070 MHz
GPU Base Clock : 970 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
Power Consumption : up to 300Wadditional 6+8 pin PCIe power required
Software : ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver

ASUS Features
DirectCU Series
TOP Series
Super Alloy Power

Dimensions : 11.2 " x 5.7 " x 1.5 " Inch