ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix GeForce GTX 1080
All-new VR-ready gaming graphics card outshines the competition with leveled-up performance and Aura RGB Lighting
ASUS
Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Strix GeForce® GTX 1080, an
all-new VR-ready gaming graphics card with ultra-fast gaming performance,
advanced cooling and reliability, and personalized styling. Powered by the
latest NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 1080 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked
at 1936MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 delivers up to 6.5%-faster performance
in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 7.4%-faster gaming performance in Hitman™.
ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is packed with
exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU III with a patented triple
wing-blade 0dB fan designed to deliver maximum airflow for 30%-cooler and
three-times (3X) quieter performance, and ASUS FanConnect, which features
GPU-controlled fan headers for targeted supplemental cooling. Industry-exclusive
Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components ensures premium
quality and reliability.
ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 enables complete
gaming system personalization with Aura RGB Lighting. A VR-friendly design with
two HDMI ports lets gamers always keep a virtual reality (VR) device connected
to their system for immersive gaming anytime. It also includes GPU Tweak II with
XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay
streaming.
Ultimate cooling: DirectCU III technology with patented wing-blade fans and ASUS FanConnect
ROG
Strix GeForce GTX 1080 is equipped with ASUS DirectCU III cooling technology,
which features direct-GPU-contact heatpipes that transport more heat away from
the GPU, outperforming reference designs and achieving up to 30% cooler gaming
performance. DirectCU III technology includes triple 0dB fans, engineered with
a patented wing-blade design that delivers maximum airflow and improves static
pressure over the heatsink by 105%, while operating at three-times (3X) quieter
volume than reference cards.
ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 also comes with
ASUS FanConnect technology. When gaming, the GPU often runs hotter than the CPU,
but chassis fans usually only reference CPU temperatures, resulting in
inefficient system cooling. ASUS FanConnect solves this issue with two 4-pin
GPU-controlled headers that can be connected to system fans to provide targeted
supplemental cooling for optimal thermal performance.
Premium quality and reliability: Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components
All ASUS
graphics cards are now produced using Auto-Extreme technology, an industry-exclusive,
100%-automated production process that incorporates premium materials to set a
new standard of quality. Auto-Extreme technology ensures consistent graphics
card quality as well as improved performance and longevity. This new
manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh
chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
Super
Alloy Power II components enhance efficiency, reduce power loss, reduce
component buzzing by 50% while under full load, and achieve thermal levels that
are approximately 50% cooler than previous designs for enhanced quality and
reliability.
Game your way: Aura RGB Lighting and VR-friendly HDMI ports
ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 includes ASUS Aura RGB Lighting on both the shroud and backplate. This stunning illumination technology is capable of displaying millions of colors and six different effects for a totally personalized gaming system. ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1080 also has a VR-friendly design with two HDMI ports that let gamers connect a VR device and display at the same time, so they can enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences anytime without having to swap cables.
Tweakable and intuitive: GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster
Redesigned with an intuitive user interface, GPU Tweak II makes gaming and overclocking easier than ever, while retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. With one click, the Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically. An included one-year XSplit Gamecaster premium license — a $99 value — 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.