Asus r9280xdc2t3gd5 graphics card radeon r9 280x 3 gb overview and full product specs on cnet. Although there are a lot of choices of radeon r9 280x graphics card, asus has proved its radeon r9 280x directcu ii top should definitely make the shortlist. On the one hand the gtx760, for the first time, matches the performance of the radeon r9 280x. Asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii top the radeon r9 280x. The new r9 280x, r9 270x and r7 260x graphics cards are brimming. Directcu ii achieves 20% lower temps with directcontact copper heatpipes, plus 3x quieter and 6x more powerful twin 100mm fan operation. Note specifications are subject to change without notice. Gpu tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface. Asus rog matrix r9 280x ships factoryoverclocked to 1100mhz, enabling ultradetailed tuning and gaming. The software will integrate with gpu tweak and allow monitoring, game streaming, and recording. The radeon r9 280x directcu ii top uses a 10mm heatpipe instead of conventional 8mm width.
Secondly, there are r9 200 and r7 200 series directcu ii graphics cards. The included asus gpu tweak utility enables r9 280x, r9 270x, r7 260x, r7 250, and r7 240 users intuitive control over gpu and videomemory. Its probably fair to say that the performance, or lack thereof, of last light is the key factor here rather than the card you use. Overclocking gigabyte radeon r9 280 windforce oc version today. Thankfully our asus directcu ii model has, as well see on the third page, a good boost in the gpu core speed, but the reality is that its still a tahiti core, so we will have to wait a little longer to see what the. Asus radeon r9 280x directcu 2 top 3gb gddr5 pcie techspot. Hello there, there is a new bios update available for r9 280x via gpu tweak but when i try to update it says flash fail so where is the problem. We take a look at the topend r9 390x from asus bearing the new directcuiii cooler from asus.
An overclocking forum devoted to maximizing the performance of graphics cards, cpus, motherboards, ram and everything else found inside your computer case. The asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii offers topend gaming power. Beginning march 1st 2015, asus and xsplit gamecaster will offer a customized version of the software tailored for use with gpu tweak. Above is a screenshot of gpuz showing the reference factory overclocked speeds we have also included the asic rating of our sample. Buy an eligible asus graphics card today and get a. Asus announces radeon r9 280x, 270x and 260x directcu ii. Super alloy power components such as solid caps will extend the useful life of the parts by 2. Download asus gpu tweak utility for windows vista 3264bit, windows 7 3264bit, windows 88. An amd r9290x and nvidia gtx 780 ti version are now both available. That in itself boosts heat dissipation by up to 40% compared to reference. Asus announces r9 280x, r9 270x, r7 260x directcu ii. Free download driver utilities for asus graphics cards amd radeon r9 280x r9280xdc23gd5 direct links.
Apr 17, 2014 i know this is horrible, horrible necroing of this thread, so sorry. Besides boasting of improved gpu features, asus has as usual overclocked it though not enough and outfitted it with its own design and cooler technologies. And the best part is, you can access all that onthefly, even ingame all with one click. Asus launches r9 200, r7 200 series, matrix r9 280x. The issue originates from the high overclocking that is done to make this card. We find out if the combination makes it outshine nvidias offerings. What you probably dont expect is for that premium to. My first post here, looking for some technical help. As youd expect, the asus r9 280x directcu ii top 3gb video card carries with it a price premium. Pcb color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
Overclocking software, choose one of these they are ranked of my taste. Redesigned directcu ii runs 20% cooler and 3x quieter, with the cooltech fan driving 360degree airflow. For overclocking the r9 280x directcu ii card we will be using asus own tweak gpu tool as this gives us all of the options we require. The new r9 280x, r9 270x and r7 260x graphics cards are brimming with exclusive asus technologies and tools including.
It is based on the tahiti gpu and manufactured in 28. Overclocking a r9 280x the guide to maximize your gpu. Because this card is squarely aimed at the overclocking enthusiast, it makes perfect sense asus chose to incorporate amd. Asus ships their top card card at 970mhz for the base gpu clock, 1070mhz for the gpu boost clock, and 6400mhz for the memory, which compared to. Asus sent us the amd r9 290x version to have a look at, so thats just what well do. Oct 08, 20 asus today announced the launch of its r9 200 and r7 200 series directcu ii graphics cards, powered by the latest amd radeon r9 and r7 series graphicsprocessing units gpus. Asus has taken these cards and applied their latest directcu ii technology to them. Asus rog matrix r9 280x caters to overclockers demanding the fastest and smoothest competitiongrade performance. I tried undervolt via asus gpu tweak and work stable at 1063mv. Naturally, asus bundles its gpu tweak software for adjusting core clock, voltage, memory, power target, and fan speed mostly.
Asus gpu tweak utility for asus amd radeon r9 280x r9280x. Nov 15, 2019 as youd expect, the asus r9 280x directcu ii top 3gb video card carries with it a price premium. Read about all things rog, including gaming, new products, press releases, events, guides, mods, builds, overclocking, and more. Today we are checking out our third radeon r9 280x graphics card. Above is a screenshot of gpu z showing the reference factory overclocked speeds we have also included the asic rating of our sample. Easily finetune core and memory clocks, voltages, and fan settings intuitively via sliders or manual value entry.
I wished amazon participated in the battlefield 4 promo that amd asus is doing. The asus rog matrix r9 280x platinum is the current topend card in terms of features and performance for the amd camp. Aug 12, 2015 the overclocked asus strix r9 390x mostly outpaces the nvidia geforce gtx 980 at stock speeds, but given the price, most buyers should shell out a little more for a geforce gtx 980 or an amd r9 fury. R9 280x, r9 280,r9 270x, r9 270 radeon r7 series r7 370, r7 360, r7 265, r7 260x, r7 260, r7 250x, r7 250 1 year premium. Matrix r9 280x arrives with a new rog edition of gpu tweak, which adds detailed gpu loadline calibration and vrm frequency tuning, allowing for the most extensive control and adjustment parameters for maximum overclocking potential. I have lower power and much low fan noise low temp. The amd radeon r9 280x is a fast singlegpu graphics card for desktop pcs, that has been presented in october 20. When it came time to overclock the asus matrix r9 280x platinum i really couldnt wait. Still bearing the same hawaii core as the r9 290x, now rechristened as grenada, the r9 390x still has some new tricks like a decked out 8gb frame buffer and improvements to squeeze out every ounce of performance from the core. Everything about the card design is focused on its overclockability from its increased power plan, the tweakit controls, and asuss gpu tweak. Asus r9280xdc2t3gd5 graphics card radeon r9 280x 3.
An amd r9 290x and nvidia gtx 780 ti version are now both available. Naturally, asus bundles its gpu tweak software for. The overclocked asus strix r9 390x mostly outpaces the nvidia geforce gtx 980 at stock speeds, but given the price, most buyers should shell. The included asus rog gpu tweak utility gives matrix r9 280x users intuitive control over gpu and videomemory clock speeds and voltages, coolingfan speeds and powerconsumption thresholds so. Asus announces r9 200 and r7 200 series directcu ii. Asus directcu ii top r9 280x artifacting techpowerup forums. The r9 280x, r9 270x, and r7 260x are all factoryoverclocked to the core speeds of 1070mhz, 1120mhz, and 1188mhz. The asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii top 3gb gddr5 is the first card from the company to feature the new amd radeon r9 280x gpu. Dec 14, 20 although there are a lot of choices of radeon r9 280x graphics card, asus has proved its radeon r9 280x directcu ii top should definitely make the shortlist. Asuss directcu ii top r9 280 is factory overclocked to 980mhz, giving it a 47mhz boost in core clock speed.
May 04, 2015 overclocking gigabyte radeon r9 280 windforce oc version today. Asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii top 3gb overclocked video. Srice4904 sapphire toxic r9 280x 11501600, vapor x r9 280x 10701550. I am using msi afterburner to force 70% fan speed, max core and 1500 mem. The asus directcu ii r9280dc2t3gd5 is powered by a radeon r9 280, the latest amd gpu designed to take your gaming to the next level. This item asus r9280xdc2t3gd5 graphics cards r9280xdc2t3gd5 msi amd radeon r9 280x, 3gb gddr5, pci express 3. Asus rog matrix r9 280x platinum 3gb gddr5 highend r9. Asus coaxes this card to do more, with its new large cooler to handle a. Yet in the high resolution test the 280x is a match for the gtx780. Power, and asuss own gpu tweak utility for easy tuning and monitoring of the card.
Directcu ii achieves 20% lower temps and 6x greater airflow than reference design ocselected 975 mhz core, 50mhz higher than reference for smoother gaming premium alloys in power delivery components defeat heat for cards that run 15% faster and last 2. I know this is horrible, horrible necroing of this thread, so sorry. The first card was asus r9 280x directcu ii top, an overclocked board with a gpu capable of up to 1070 mhz and gddr5 memory at 6400 mts. Asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii top gets a recommended. I must say that asus software is not as good as some of the others mfg. Asus r9280xdc2t3gd5v2 graphics card radeon r9 280x. Once available, a free 1year license will be offered for asus graphics card users. Running gelid icy vision rev 2 coolers on both, i barely cap 40c. Asus crosshair v formulaz mb amd fx9590 cpu xfx r9 280x single gpu 16gb amd radeon gamer series ram left at stock 1866mhz clock, not the 23mhz advertised max clock patriot pyro 64gb ssd boot drive wd 1tb 7200rpm hdd, where most of my programs other than os are installed windows 8. Pcb color and bundled software versions are change without notice. Oct 08, 20 asus ships their top card card at 970mhz for the base gpu clock, 1070mhz for the gpu boost clock, and 6400mhz for the memory, which compared to the r9 280x reference clocks is a very significant. Everything i read was cd drivers that come with all r9 gpu were not working that well, but amds newest are much better.
Sync gpu clocks and voltages for easier overclocking. Back in march of this year, asus announced plans to release two new video cards that fall under their rog matrix family. Asus radeon r9 280x directcu ii gives new edge to hardcore gamers. Asus gpu tweak power consumption operational 300 watt. Exclusive cooltech fan drives wider airflow to keep critical components cool. Asus includes the cooltech fan, which has twin sets of blades, combining an axial blower and a flowertype fan in one to offer wider and more consistent airflow and. Oct 09, 20 the included asus gpu tweak utility enables r9 280x, r9 270x, r7 260x, r7 250, and r7 240 users intuitive control over gpu and videomemory clock speeds and voltages, coolingfan speeds and power.
Asus r9 280x directcu ii top specs techpowerup gpu database. I wished amazon participated in the battlefield 4 promo that amdasus is doing. Asus today announced the launch of its r9 200 and r7 200 series directcu ii graphics cards, powered by the latest amd radeon r9 and r7 series graphicsprocessing units gpus. The included asus gpu tweak utility enables r9 280x, r9 270x and r7 260x users intuitive control over gpu and videomemory clock speeds and voltages, coolingfan speeds and powerconsumption. The included asus rog gpu tweak utility gives matrix r9 280x users intuitive control over gpu and videomemory clock speeds and voltages, coolingfan speeds and powerconsumption thresholds so they can overclock easily and with high confidence. Both the r9 280x directcu ii top and r9 270 directcu ii. I can only get undervolting to work with the asus gpu tweak software which is limited to one card.
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