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Guru3D.com » News » ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix RX 480

ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix RX 480

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 07/20/2016 02:59 PM | source: | 42 comment(s)
ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix RX 480

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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#5309302 Posted on: 07/20/2016 03:18 PM
Suprisingly big performance upgrades they promise with so little clock boosts. Just shows how inferior cooling reference design has. Small boost in clocks, no throtling from thermals and powerlimit, and we're almost up to 20% in performance.

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#5309306 Posted on: 07/20/2016 03:27 PM
Suprisingly big performance upgrades they promise with so little clock boosts. Just shows how inferior cooling reference design has. Small boost in clocks, no throtling from thermals and powerlimit, and we're almost up to 20% in performance.


Interestingly enough, the FE model of the 1080 is the same way. The stock fan profile tanks the frequencies after like 10 minutes.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/3/581763/gallery/01-Clock-Rate_w_600.png

I don't get how both companies screwed this up, it's not like it's their first GPU launch. Especially Nvidia, who is charging a premium.

Anyway the Strix stuff is cool -- I usually go with EVGA for my GPU's but decided to try ASUS this time and I'm impressed with the cooler. It feels solid and the RGB stuff is pretty neat, although i ended up turning it off. Going to be interesting to see this compared to the Nitro and stuff.

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#5309308 Posted on: 07/20/2016 03:34 PM
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?

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#5309311 Posted on: 07/20/2016 03:44 PM
Interestingly enough, the FE model of the 1080 is the same way. The stock fan profile tanks the frequencies after like 10 minutes.

http://media.bestofmicro.com/W/3/581763/gallery/01-Clock-Rate_w_600.png

I don't get how both companies screwed this up, it's not like it's their first GPU launch. Especially Nvidia, who is charging a premium.


Quess it's only logical for them, as investing more money to design better cooling for reference might be waste, as AIB's would still go, and make their upgraded models. Quess the real question is, why bother with reference model in the first place?

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#5309314 Posted on: 07/20/2016 03:46 PM
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?

Currently? No. In the future? Maybe.

Honestly my opinion is that if you plan on using the card as your main GPU for more than a year, get the RX480. If not, get the 1060.

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