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ASUS Reveals GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II Graphics Cards

2013-06-13T09:02:29+00:00

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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.

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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.

ASUS Shows Motherboard Transformation at Computex 2013 Booth M0810

2013-06-10T05:41:04+00:00

ASUS announced that one of the main highlights of its Computex Taipei 2013 booth is its range of best-selling and award-winning motherboards. The ASUS booth showcases a range of new motherboards in a variety of form factors, each featuring technologies that transform expectations for connectivity, gaming and overclocking. ASUS welcomes members of the media and the public to visit booth M0810 and experience the transformation first-hand.

Transforming connectivity with NFC
The exclusive NFC Express accessory for ASUS motherboards transforms the way people connect to a desktop PC. NFC (Near-Field Communication) means users can log in to a Windows 8 PC simply by tapping against the NFC Express keychain dongle against the receiver, with no need for a keyboard or mouse. Visitors to the ASUS booth will see for themselves how users can easily create multiple profiles to quick-launch favorite apps like Facebook, media players and more.

Transforming gaming and overclocking
Visitors to the ASUS boot can also witness the innovative ROG Maximus VI Formula motherboard with exclusive CrossChill hybrid air and liquid-cooling. A working sample demonstrates the 20 degrees Celsius-lower temperatures achieved by CrossChill compared to traditional air-cooling, and visitors to the ASUS can literally feel the difference.
Also on display is the ROG Maximus VI Impact mini-ITX motherboard that proves small size doesn’t mean fewer features. The Maximus VI Impact is connected to three monitors to demonstrate its graphics performance and visitors can also enjoy crystal-clear 115dB SNR sound from SupremeFX Impact audio with integrated headphone amplifier.
For sheer overclocking excellence, the Maximus VI Extreme motherboard does what its predecessors have been doing for years — breaking world performance records. Using the sophisticated OC Panel console, ROG team members Andre Yang and TL set 10 new performance records with the Maximus VI Extreme at the Intel® Corsair® OC championship at Computex Taipei 2013.

Transforming cool style
ASUS TUF Series motherboards are renowned for their high reliability, rugged design and exclusive thermal management features with ultra-cool operation. Visitors to the ASUS Computex will see how ASUS has taken this further with new features such as TUF Fortifier PCB strengthening. A live demonstration shows the motherboard easily bearing loads heavier even than the largest processor cooler and graphics card combined.
The ATX TUF Sabertooth Z87 and micro-ATX Gryphon Z87 motherboards are also on display, but transformed into beautiful works of art. Visitors to the ASUS booth will see decoratively painted TUF Thermal Armor as the main element in highly personal works from artists depicting PC DIY creativity.

Transforming visuals with 4K Ultra HD
Anyone perusing ASUS motherboards at Computex booth M0180 is in for a treat, as all 2013 models support native 4K Ultra HD video output. With four-times the resolution 1080p Full HD, 4K Ultra HD redefines visual fidelity and ASUS motherboards like the mini-ITX Z87I-Deluxe deliver ultra-crisp, ultra-detailed image quality. Working together with ASUS monitors, including the 31.5-inch PQ321True 4K UHD Monitor with 3840 x 2160 resolution, the effect must be seen to be believed.

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ASUS Announces ET2702 All-in-One PC with 27-inch WQHD

2013-06-05T08:18:52+00:00

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ASUS announced the ET2702 All-in-One PC with a 27-inch widescreen display and the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor. Designed to handle the entertainment and productivity needs of the most demanding users with ease, the ET2702 combines a stylish ultra-slim appearance with an impressive array of the latest PC technology.
The ET2702 features a stunning 2560 x 1440 IPS display and AMD Radeon™ HD 8890A discrete graphics deliver outstanding 3D performance with the latest games at the highest visual quality settings. 802.11ac Wi-Fi is standard across the range for extreme wireless data transfer rates and seamless HD video streaming, while USB 3.0 and Intel® Thunderbolt™ ports support an ever-expanding range of high-performance wired peripherals and storage devices.

Ultra high-resolution images with stunning sound quality
The ASUS ET2702 All-in-One PC features a 27-inch widescreen display with an ultra-high 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution. With almost twice the pixel density of a same-size Full HD display, text and images are rendered in exquisite, pin-sharp, detail. IPS display technology brings movies, games and photographs to vibrant life, and images stay bright and clear, even when seen from the side, thanks to 178-degree wide viewing angles.

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The ET2702 is optionally available with 10-point multi-touch for a fast and fluid Windows 8 experience, and can connect to three external monitors at once for the perfect space-saving professional desktop set-up. HDMI-in/out ports mean the ET2702 can be used as a WQHD display for Blu-ray players and game consoles, and can connect to an HDTV for big-screen entertainment. A VESA mount and optional TV tuner also allow the ET2702 to be wall-mounted for HDTV use, freeing further desktop space.

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Outstanding image quality on the ET2702 is matched by equally impressive sound. ASUS SonicMaster Premium technology combines high-quality audio hardware with powerful internal stereo speakers, while an optional desktop subwoofer gives resonant bass, without the clutter of an external 2.1 speaker set-up.

High-end performance with next-generation technology
The ASUS ET2702 All-in-One PC is powered by the latest 4th generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors with across-the-board improvements in multi-tasking and energy efficiency for cool, quiet and quick performance with even the most demanding productivity software. AMD Radeon™ HD 8890A discrete graphics deliver an incredible 3D experience with the latest games, too. With wireless transfer rates up to 867Mbit/s with compatible routers, 802.11ac Wi-Fi is around 16 times faster than 802.11g and around three times faster than 802.11n, making the ET2702 capable of streaming Full HD video without the inconvenience of network cables.

Exclusive ASUS features and software
The ASUS ET2702 All-in-One PC also features exclusive ASUS technology for increased flexibility in households with more than one Windows-based PC. Device Share mode transforms the ET2702 into a sophisticated desktop dock by making its multi-touch display, web cam, speakers and USB peripherals available for use with a notebook PC over a HDMI and USB connection. The ET2702 also features ASUS Ai Charger II technology for faster recharging via USB. Smartphone and tablets recharge in around half the time, even when PC is shut down.
The ET2702 also includes a number of bundled applications, including ASUS Launcher for faster launching of frequently used apps, MusicMaker for music composition and Video Easy for professional video-editing results in record time. 32GB of ASUS WebStorage is also included free for three years for easy cloud-based syncing and sharing of files.

ASUS desktops — leading in satisfaction with reliability
ASUS computers reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others.

ASUS Unveils TUF Sabertooth Z87 and Gryphon Z87 Motherboards

2013-06-04T09:14:40+00:00

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ASUS today introduced two TUF Series motherboards based on the Intel® Z87 Express Chipset for 4th Generation Core™ processors. The ATX Sabertooth Z87 and micro-ATX Gryphon Z87 feature proprietary ASUS-developed thermal designs to deliver enhanced cooling, stability, and reliability. They pass demanding military component and server-grade system operation durability tests.

Features include 10K Black Metallic capacitors and highly survivable chokes and MOSFETs, providing customers long-lasting hardware for intense use in harsh conditions. The sold-separately Gryphon Armor Kit upgrade pack allows users to add premium TUF-exclusive components to the more value-priced Gryphon Z87, improving on its already robust thermal performance to prevent dust build-up and offer flexible DIY assembly options.

Sabertooth Z87 improves fortified stability
Building on the success of Sabertooth Z77, the new Sabertooth Z87 motherboard upgrades various features that make it even more thermally-effective, durable, and resilient.

The TUF Fortifier backplate reinforces the PCB against bending caused by the installation of heavy components such as high-end CPU coolers and graphics cards. Bending may damage board circuitry, and TUF Fortifier virtually eliminates this harmful effect. The rugged backplate attaches to the board using a thermal pad, which further expedites heat dispersal, especially from sensitive CPU voltage regulator modules.

Thermal Armor with Flow Valve refines previous Thermal Armor versions. Dual fans (located at the center of the board and the back I/O) direct heat away from critical components using smart thermal shunt channeling, and the new Flow Valve allows customers to regulate airflow to make the most of their cooling system of choice.

When Flow Valve is closed, it focuses powerful airflow on heatpipes to accelerate passive heat removal, maximizing the efficiency of a CPU liquid cooling kit. For air-based dissipation, opening the valve allows full airflow from a CPU cooler, working together with the Thermal Armor shunt design and included dual fans to enhance cooling performance. Flow Valve signifies another TUF Series innovation that responds to community feedback and accommodates a wider range of cooling systems.

All-new Thermal Radar 2 technology
Both TUF Z87 motherboards include Thermal Radar 2 smart real-time temperature detection. In addition to board-embedded sensors, ASUS bundles three thermistor cables with Sabertooth Z87 so users can manually verify heat levels for the graphics card, hard drives, DRAM and other critical components. Thermal Radar 2 comes with a user-friendly utility that enables detailed fan speed adjustments as well as one-click fan performance tuning for optimal cooling in every scenario.

Protection against environmental contaminants
Dust Defender enclosures guard more I/O ports, expansion slots, and memory slots compared to Z77 TUF offerings. Dust stands as one of the leading causes of diminished performance over time, and Dust Defender mitigates its impact, even in highly dusty environments and during very prolonged usage. With these features, Sabertooth Z87 achieves stability, reliability, and longevity ratings that far exceed those of standard motherboards.

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TUF Series DIY with Gryphon Z87 and Gryphon Armor Kit
The first micro-ATX motherboard from TUF, Gryphon Z87 shares many of the features found on Sabertooth Z87, such as military-grade components and Thermal Radar 2, while going to market with a highly attractive price point.

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ASUS has created the Gryphon Armor Kit to help Gryphon Z87 users upgrade the board with add-on parts and features. The kit contains a micro-ATX version of Thermal Armor, the TUF Fortifier backplate, Dust Defender enclosures, and three thermistor cables. When installed, Gryphon Armor Kit improves Gryphon Z87 thermal endurance, reliability, and dust resistance, and gives it a more distinct TUF Series look. Gryphon Armor Kit is sold separately, and combines the joy and flexibility of PC DIY with the benefits of TUF Series thermal efficiency and stability.

ASUS Announces the GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II Graphics Card

2013-06-02T06:24:29+00:00

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ASUS announced the GeForce® GTX 770 DirectCU II, based on the 28nm NVIDIA® GTX 770 GPU, with 1536 CUDA cores and 2GB of GDDR5 memory and a 256-bit interface. The core runs at up to 1110MHz while memory is rated for 7010MHz. The card delivers strong DirectX® 11 gaming that carries on from the successful GeForce® GTX 600 series with more energy efficient performance. ASUS-exclusive features add value and important capabilities to this already-powerful card, providing PC gamers an attractive new option.

DirectCU II with SSU architecture for 20% cooler and 3X quieter performance
ASUS has implemented a redesigned DirectCU cooler on the GeForce® GTX 770 DirectCU II. The all-copper heatpipes that touch the GPU core directly are engineered in an SSU shape to offer more heat dissipation capabilities without increasing shroud or cooler size. Together with sound-suppressing dual 80mm fans, the card maintains strict ASUS standards of operating 20% cooler and up to three times quieter than a reference GTX 770.

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DIGI+ VRM 10-phase power delivery and Super Alloy Power components
Exclusive ASUS DIGI+ VRM digital power architecture ensures increased graphics card stability and cleaner power even during the most intense applications. It is paired with Super Alloy Power capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs, which all use specially-formulated materials to reduce power noise by as much as 30%, eliminate buzzing, and increase graphics card longevity by up to 2.5 times in comparison to a reference card.

GPU Tweak and NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0
To maximize customer access to the power of the GeForce® GTX 770 DirectCU II, the updated GPU Tweak graphics card tuning utility offers an even more user-friendly interface with added options. Customers can easily modify core and memory speeds and voltages, regulate fan speeds, set up power consumption targets, and define custom profiles for specific games.

NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 technology allows for instant alternating between base GPU speed and accelerated boost frequencies, reacting automatically to GPU load. In standard 2D applications the GPU stays in base clock to conserve power consumption, while during gaming or benchmarking it transitions to variable boost clock speeds to deliver more power. Energy consumption has been added as a critical parameter taken into account, ensuring a lower power draw footprint and longer-lasting hardware.

ASUS Launches the GeForce® GTX 780 Graphics Card

2013-05-27T08:00:34+00:00

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ASUS today announced the GeForce® GTX 780 graphics card, featuring the 28nm NVIDIA® GK 110-300 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores and 3GB GDDR5 on a 384-bit memory interface. The core is clocked at 902MHz, while the video memory runs a 6008MHz frequency. At approximately 50% more compute power than a GTX 680, the GeForce® GTX 780 offers highest-end DirectX® 11 gaming and multimedia. It supports TXAA and FXAA advanced anti-aliasing for better image quality and sharper game graphics.

In addition to award-winning quality, ASUS ensures customers can make the most of the card with the accessible GPU Tweak graphics tuning utility, as performance and power savings are finely balanced thanks to NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 smart graphics processor frequency management. ASUS will also be showcasing GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II graphics cards with a completely redesigned cooler at Computex Taipei 2013.

GPU Tweak user-friendly graphics card monitoring and control
The exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak utility has been updated to fully tap the power of the GeForce® GTX 780. Through an intuitive graphical interface, it allows users to modify core and memory speeds, fan RPMs, and temperature and power consumption targets. Performance profiles for specific games can also be saved and quickly changed.

NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 dynamic clock speed adjustment
Following the debut of GPU Boost technology on GeForce® GTX 600 series graphics cards, GPU Boost 2.0 adds more features to smart core clock frequency modulation. Based on application and load, the GPU intelligently changes core clocks to maximize performance and energy efficiency. GPU Boost 2.0 adds support for temperature threshold presets, increased overvolting, and liquid cooling setups.

ASUS Launches the HD 7790 DirectCU II Graphics Card

2013-03-24T10:05:27+00:00

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ASUS today announced the HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card, which uses an overclocked AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GPU and dual-fan cooling for high performance quiet operation. The HD 7790 DirectCU II offers DirectX® 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology, and supports the newest PC games in mid to high detail settings at full HD.

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Exclusive DirectCU II: 20% cooler and significantly quieter
An upper mid-range graphics card, the ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II delivers good gaming and multimedia performance with its 1075MHz AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 GPU and 1GB GDDR5 video memory. Thanks to its proprietary thermal design, the HD 7790 DirectCU II offers considerable overclocking overhead that can be exploited with the exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak utility. GPU Tweak makes it easy to increase core and memory speeds, change voltages, regulate fan speeds, and create individual profiles for different games.
ASUS goes beyond reference requirements by implementing the innovative DirectCU II thermal design. It consists of dual 80mm fans specially-picked for quiet operation, copper heatpipes that contact the GPU directly, and an aluminum shroud for better heat dissipation. The HD 7790 DirectCU II runs at 20% (7°C) lower operating temperatures than a reference card, and is also significantly quieter than reference while offering better stability and product longevity.

Ready for the biggest games of the year
The PCI Express 3.0-based HD 7790 DirectCU II uses a 28nm GPU with AMD Graphics Core Next architecture, clocked at1075MHz. It supports DirectX® 11.1 and features 1GB of GDDR5 video memory rated at 6400MHz. With its attractive price point, it offers solid performance in all current and upcoming PC games, while maintaining modest power requirements with twin 6-pin power connectors.

Gigabyte Gtx 680 soc GV-N680SO-2GD

2013-03-16T06:45:30+00:00

Gigabyte Gtx 680 soc GV-N680SO-2GD

GIGABYTE Super Overclock Series
Powered by NVIDIA GeForece GTX 680 GPU
Core Clock: Base / Boost clock：1137 / 1202 MHz
Integrated with the first 2048MB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit memory interface
Features Dual-link DVI-I / DVI-D / HDMI / DisplayPort
Equipped GIGABYTE WINDFORCE 5X thermal design
Support PCI Express 3.0 x16 bus interface
Support NVIDIA 3D Vision™ Surround and SLI technologies
Support NVIDIA® CUDA™ Technology
Support NVIDIA® PhysX™ Technology
Support NVIDIA® FXAA / TXAA Technology
Support NVIDIA® Adaptive Vertical Sync Technology
System power supply requirement: 650W

Corsair Vengeance Extreme Low Profile DDR3 Ram runs at 3000 MHz

2013-03-16T06:40:22+00:00

Corsair Vengeance Extreme Low Profile DDR3 Ram runs at 3000 MHz

Corsair has launched a new Vengeance Extreme 8GB dual-channel DDR3 memory kit that can be locked and loaded at a whipping frequency of 3000MHz. The kit runs at latencies of 12-14-14-36 at a voltage of 1.65V. It will ship later this month in limited quantities for, and I do kid you not, $749.99. A Kingpin Cooling memory cooler is included for overclockers who want to use LN2 (liquid nitrogen) to reach memory speeds beyond 3000MHz.

Corsair®, a worldwide designer and supplier of high-performance components to the PC hardware market, today announced new Vengeance® Extreme 8GB dual-channel DDR3 memory kits rated at 3000MHz, the world’s fastest rated production PC memory kits. Fitted with low profile “racing red” heat spreaders, the new 2x4GB memory kits operate at 3000MHz air-cooled, with latency settings of 12-14-14-36, at 1.65V. A Kingpin Cooling memory cooler is included for overclockers who want to use LN2 (liquid nitrogen) to reach memory speeds well beyond 3000MHz.

The extreme-speed 3000MHz rating of the Vengeance Extreme memory kits is the result of a rigorous internal four-stage hand-screening process performed by Corsair engineers. This process is passed by fewer than one in 50 memory ICs. Performance qualification is performed on select Intel® Z77 based motherboards, including the ASUS P8Z77-I DELUXE and ASRock Z77 OC Formula. To hit their rated speeds, the modules require a 3rd Generation Intel Core™ unlocked processor with an Integrated Memory Controller capable of running 3000MHz.

“We are focused on helping enthusiasts and overclockers push the boundaries of PC performance,” said Thi La, Senior VP and GM of Memory and Enthusiast Component Products at Corsair. “Our engineering team’s hard work has led to new performance optimization techniques for memory, which we are pleased to debut in our new Vengeance Extreme memory.”

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2013-03-07T07:44:16+00:00

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