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Powered by the latest AMD Radeon RX 480 graphics processing unit (GPU), clocked at 1330MHz in OC mode, ROG Strix RX 480 delivers up to 15%-faster performance in 3DMark Fire Strike Extreme and 19%-faster gaming performance than reference cards in Hitman and Doom.
ROG Strix RX 480 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 to connect to system fans for targeted supplemental cooling. Industry-exclusive Auto-Extreme technology with Super Alloy Power II components ensures premium quality and reliability.
ROG Strix RX 480 enables complete gaming system personalization with Aura RGB Lighting. A virtual-reality (VR)-friendly design with two HDMI ports lets gamers always keep a VR device and a monitor 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. ROG Strix RX 480 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 RX 480 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 four-pin GPU-controlled headers that can be connected to system fans to provide targeted supplemental cooling for optimal thermal performance. 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.
ROG Strix RX 480 includes ASUS Aura RGB Lighting on both the shroud and the backplate. This stunning illumination technology is capable of displaying millions of colors and six different effects for a totally personalized gaming system. ROG Strix RX 480 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 VR experiences anytime without having to swap cables.
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.
ASUS ROG Strix RX 480 will be available worldwide from mid-August 2016. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
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#5309440 Posted on: 07/20/2016 09:48 PM
Asus included the benches , its 15-19 % over the ref cards 1266 boost. Of course the Ref card is throttling and its 1440 and 4k numbers they are quoting. Yes the 15-19% likely comes from holding the boost clock vs throttling it and more available board power. Either way it is a Ref 480 1266 mhz boost card they were comparing not a Boost disabled card which would be rediculous to include.
It means real world without touching any voltage / power sliders 15% - 19% in 1440p and 4k respectively , i think the test 3dmark in 1440p and hitman at 4k.
The ref card is the one in the reviews after all, and its looses by far less %s if at all in 1440p to a 1060 , so these will be significant gains for the AIB 480 cards in the reviews vs the 1060 ref / 1060 aibs.
Asus included the benches , its 15-19 % over the ref cards 1266 boost. Of course the Ref card is throttling and its 1440 and 4k numbers they are quoting. Yes the 15-19% likely comes from holding the boost clock vs throttling it and more available board power. Either way it is a Ref 480 1266 mhz boost card they were comparing not a Boost disabled card which would be rediculous to include.
It means real world without touching any voltage / power sliders 15% - 19% in 1440p and 4k respectively , i think the test 3dmark in 1440p and hitman at 4k.
The ref card is the one in the reviews after all, and its looses by far less %s if at all in 1440p to a 1060 , so these will be significant gains for the AIB 480 cards in the reviews vs the 1060 ref / 1060 aibs.
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#5309441 Posted on: 07/20/2016 09:51 PM
No need for that just pick a 2nd card which is something that the 1060 can't do SLi
I would wait and see how the RX 480 custom cards pan out as at the moment they are hitting power draw bottlenecks so with an 8pin power connector they may have very good overclocking potential RX480's have good performance gains from very modest overclocks no doubt this is due to the RX480 having higher IPC compared to Maxwell and Pascal. Must say the RX480 custom cards are taking quite a while to get to market and not seen a review on one yet.
No need for that just pick a 2nd card which is something that the 1060 can't do SLi
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#5309462 Posted on: 07/20/2016 10:29 PM
To the user worried about memory.... no, the 1060 is fine at what it is trying to do. Basically, you are getting a fancy 970 with a full set of RAM.
If you go 480 you have to remember so sacrifice all those little things like gameworks, SGSSAA, and the rest of it. For where you are gaming at with a 1060 you will rarely ever be limited unless you really plan on keeping that card for a LONG time. In that case I wouldn't get either of these cards and I would shell out for a 1070.
Simple fact is neither of these cards is all that great.
To the user worried about memory.... no, the 1060 is fine at what it is trying to do. Basically, you are getting a fancy 970 with a full set of RAM.
If you go 480 you have to remember so sacrifice all those little things like gameworks, SGSSAA, and the rest of it. For where you are gaming at with a 1060 you will rarely ever be limited unless you really plan on keeping that card for a LONG time. In that case I wouldn't get either of these cards and I would shell out for a 1070.
Simple fact is neither of these cards is all that great.
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#5309463 Posted on: 07/20/2016 10:30 PM
Asus included the benches , its 15-19 % over the ref cards 1266 boost. Of course the Ref card is throttling and its 1440 and 4k numbers they are quoting. Yes the 15-19% likely comes from holding the boost clock vs throttling it and more available board power. Either way it is a Ref 480 1266 mhz boost card they were comparing not a Boost disabled card which would be rediculous to include.
No need to disable boost.
Just heat up till ref. 480 hits 1120MHz, then bench. voila Up to +19%.
That's the only way to get +19% over ref. 480; to have at least +19% GPU clocks.
They are already throwing AMD under the buss mentioning PCIe power issue.
As they should. Why shouldn't they show their product in the best light?
Instead of being so naive as to put competing product in a great case so that it can maintain 1266MHz:
"Here is our awesome new product and it's almost 5% faster than ref."
Asus included the benches , its 15-19 % over the ref cards 1266 boost. Of course the Ref card is throttling and its 1440 and 4k numbers they are quoting. Yes the 15-19% likely comes from holding the boost clock vs throttling it and more available board power. Either way it is a Ref 480 1266 mhz boost card they were comparing not a Boost disabled card which would be rediculous to include.
No need to disable boost.
Just heat up till ref. 480 hits 1120MHz, then bench. voila Up to +19%.
That's the only way to get +19% over ref. 480; to have at least +19% GPU clocks.
They are already throwing AMD under the buss mentioning PCIe power issue.
As they should. Why shouldn't they show their product in the best light?
Instead of being so naive as to put competing product in a great case so that it can maintain 1266MHz:
"Here is our awesome new product and it's almost 5% faster than ref."
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I am desperately trying to decide between 480 and 1060. It seems to me that the 1060 has the edge overall. But one thing I wonder about is that extra 2GB of memory on the 480 (6GB vs 8GB).
Does anyone see that making a difference?
I would wait and see how the RX 480 custom cards pan out as at the moment they are hitting power draw bottlenecks so with an 8pin power connector they may have very good overclocking potential RX480's have good performance gains from very modest overclocks no doubt this is due to the RX480 having higher IPC compared to Maxwell and Pascal. Must say the RX480 custom cards are taking quite a while to get to market and not seen a review on one yet.