TOP-accelerated to 1137MHz boost clock while working 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference design

June 5, 2012 /India PRwire/ -- The self-designed ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP brings NVIDIA® 28nm "Kepler" GPU technology to a wider audience while maintaining extreme gaming performance. The enhanced edition uses carefully TOP-selected cores that are factory-overclocked for instant speed boosts. With 2GB GDDR5 and 1344 CUDA cores, the new card makes the most of exclusive ASUS DirectCU heat mitigation. Utilizing exclusive 8-phase DIGI+ VRM power delivery and Super Alloy Power components, it runs 20% cooler and considerably quieter than reference, opening up new overclocking possibilities with ASUS GPU Tweak. Advanced NVIDIA® technologies such as GPU Boost, TXAA, and Adaptive Vertical Sync further contribute to genuine top tier gaming performance.

""The factory-overclocked new ASUS GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP 28nm graphics card runs 1137MHz boost clock operating 20% cooler than reference with ASUS DIGI+ VRM and GPU Tweak. The latest version offers more overclocking features than before, and adds precision power target settings. The card uses exclusive DIGI+ VRM 8-phase power delivery and Super Alloy Power components for 30% lower power noise and 2.5 longer product lifespan, ideal for overclocking and full-tilt gaming. The card also offers gamers enhanced single-GPU support for NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology," said Mr Vinay Shetty, Country Manager - Component, ASUS (India).

Only the best gaming with ASUS TOP-selected graphics cards

An extensive battery of tests conducted by ASUS engineers scans entire batches of NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670 GPUs for the most reliable and durable parts. After undergoing rigorous thermal tests and overclocking trials, these elite GPUs are paired with custom-designed PCBs, and the assembly is then put under further grueling inspections to ensure maximum performance in the face of extreme voltages and temperatures. ASUS TOP cards therefore meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding overclockers, and can handle the highest-end PC gaming with ease. Thanks to the TOP process, the core used on the GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP has been factory-overclocked to 1137MHz, offering gamers an immediate framerate gain.

DirectCU II eliminates 20% heat and unwanted noise

The proprietary ASUS DirectCU cooler uses all-copper heat dissipation points and an overall 200% larger heat removal area to ensure lower temperatures. With 20% cooler operation compared to reference, the ASUS-designed card can take more intense gaming and overclocking, and lasts longer. At idle, its twin fans work at much lower sound levels than stock cards, creating yet another DirectCU-based low noise, low heat, and high output graphics powerhouse.

Sophisticated DIGI+ VRM power delivery with Super Alloy Power technology

Digital voltage regulators and 8-phase power provision form the basis of exclusive DIGI+ VRM, a design originally used on bestselling ASUS motherboards. DIGI+ VRM lowers power noise by as much as 30% for cleaner, more stable, and 15% more efficient performance. As a consequence, DIGI+ VRM helps the GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP outlast reference cards by a factor of 2.5. It is joined by exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power solid state capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs, which are specially-formulated for high demand overclocked operation and extended product lifespan.

Intuitive GPU Tweak suite harnesses great graphics tuning power

Accommodating more advanced 28nm graphics card technology, ASUS continues to modify its exclusive GPU Tweak card tuning utility. The latest version offers more overclocking features than before, and adds precision power target settings. It also enables fan speed adjustments and live driver/BIOS updates. Gamers can use a convenient on-screen widget to keep a close eye on card conditions while in-game.

Faster, smoother, and richer gaming action

The DirectX® 11-optimized GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP incorporates several new NVIDIA® technologies, such as GPU Boost auto core clock maximization and TXAA advanced anti-aliasing. Both contribute to smoother and better-looking games, as does real time Adaptive Vertical Sync. The card also offers gamers enhanced single-GPU support for NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

Some additional details about the product:

Model

Price (exclusive taxes)

GTX670-DC2T-2GD5

Rs. 31,000/-

GTX670-DC2-2GD5

Rs. 30,000/-

Website: www.asus.in

Specifications

Model

GTX670-DC2T-2GD5

GTX670-DC2-2GD5

Graphics engine

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670

Bus standard

PCI Express® 3.0

OpenGL®

OpenGL® 4.2

Video memory

2048MB GDDR5

GPU base clock/GPU boost clock

1058MHz/1137MHz

915MHz/980MHz

CUDA cores

1344

Memory clock

3004MHz (1502MHz GDDR5)

Memory interface

256-bit

DVI max resolution

2560 x 1600

DVI output

1 x native dual-link DVI-I
1 x native dual-link DVI-D

HDMI output

1 x native HDMI

HDCP compliant

Yes

DisplayPort

1 x native DisplayPort

Adapters/cables bundled

1 x power cable

Software bundled

ASUS GPU Tweak and driver

Dimensions

10.7" x 5.4" x1.7"

Notes

? For optimized cooling, the ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP uses a two-slot form factor. Buyers should make sure their cases can accommodate this.

? Standard ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II version also offered
? Actual boost clock speeds may vary by system configuration. For more information, check www.geforce.com.

Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for further details.

*Quoted performance figures tested and verified under diverse real world conditions, but may vary due to system configuration, environmental circumstances, and other factors.

Source: Press release distribution via India PRwire

Notes to Editor

About ASUS

ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,886 awards in 2011, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 11,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,100 engineers, the company's revenue for 2011 was around US$11.9 billion.

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