Performance, totally silent operation and energy efficiency in a compact package, is now available in an ASUS Strix R9 285 gaming graphics card.  At its core is AMD’s newest and most power-efficient GPU yet – the 28nm Tonga Pro, which has been optimized and re-engineered and deliver more performance at lesser wattage over its predecessor, the Tahiti Pro.  It has XDMA CrossFire technology so an external connector is no longer needed in order to push enough FPS to get the best out of Eyefinity or an Ultra HD 4K display.  TrueAudio DSP allows you to take load off the CPU, and leave audio processing tasks to the DSPs instead to enhance manageability and performance.

 ASUS STRIX-R9285-DC2OC-2GD5 gaming graphics card and box

     The ASUS Strix R9 285 has 1792 stream processors, 112 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 2GB of ultra-fast GDDR5 video memory running across a 256-bit interface at 1375MHz (5.5GHz effective), and the core clock has been factory-overclocked to 954MHz.  Video outputs are abundant with a DVI-I, a DVI-D, an HDMI, and a DisplayPort.  The dimensions of the card are 10.6 X 5.5 X 1.6 inches (27 X 14 X 4.1 cm) and two 6-pin connectors are required to power it.

 

     And as you would expect, this card is jam packed with exclusive ASUS technologies to further improve the overall quality, performance, and experience.  When you pick out a quality dedicated sound card, or home theater amplifier you are concerned with the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), so why should it be any different with a video card if it certainly produces undesired noise (especially noticeable in quiet conditions)?  Now you can enjoy a Blu-ray movie or do some light gaming with absolutely no background noise from the video card, thanks to 0dB fan technology.  When it is time for some hardcore gaming, the fans will automatically detect when to kick in, while still being 30% cooler and three times quieter than reference cards!

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     ASUS will never forget about you overclockers, power is nothing without control, so Strix R9 285 has onboard DIGI+ VRM technology, with an 8-phase Super Alloy Power design that reduces power noise by 30% and enhances energy efficiency by 15% compared to reference designs.  Voltage-modulation tolerance is also widened for stability and overclocking goodness.  On the software side, the exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak tool allows you to intuitively overclock in real-time, easily and with precision.  Even a streaming tool is included to share over the internet in real-time the way in which you dominate.

You can find out more in the press release below.


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Press Release

Taipei, Taiwan—2 September, 2014

ASUS Announces Strix R9 285 Gaming Graphics Card

Featuring 30% cooler operation and near-silent acoustics

 

Taipei, Taiwan (2nd September, 2014) — ASUS today announced the new Strix R9 285, a gaming graphics card packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU II to deliver cooler, quieter, and faster performance for incredible action gaming experiences. Strix R9 285 also features 0dB fan technology to let gamers enjoy total silence during light gameplay as well as Blu-ray movie playback free from distracting background noise.

Strix R9 285 features exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power components for enhanced durability and cooling, and GPU Tweak for overclocking and online streaming that is as simple as it is flexible. It also comes equipped with a DisplayPort interface to support connections up to 4K/UHD (ultra-high definition) resolution.

Strix R9 285 is factory-overclocked at 954MHz and is fitted with 2GB of high speed GDDR5 video memory. All this raw performance adds up to smoother, more-engaging and better overall gameplay experiences for players.

 

Play in total silence, and enjoy performance 3% faster and 30% cooler than reference

Strix R9 285 features 0dB fan technology, an exclusive fan design that lets players enjoy light gaming sessions in total silence. As long as the GPU temperature remains below a set level, Strix R9 285 keeps its fan off, resulting in a totally-quiet gaming experience. When the GPU temperature increases during more intensive gaming, the fan turns on to keep the graphics card cool, while performing at a level that is 30% cooler and 3X quieter than reference cards.

 

Power up for the win – DIGI+ VRM with 8-phase Super Alloy Power

Strix R9 285 includes Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) technology, an 8-phase power design that reduces power noise by 30% and enhances energy efficiency by 15%, compared to reference designs. Digi+ VRM also widens voltage-modulation tolerance and improves overall stability and increases overclocking potential.

 

Real-time monitoring and control with GPU Tweak

Strix R9 285 comes with GPU Tweak, an exclusive ASUS tool that enables users to squeeze the very best performance from their graphics card. GPU Tweak provides the ability to finely control GPU speeds, voltages and video memory clock speeds in real time, so overclocking is easy and can be carried out with high confidence.

GPU Tweak also includes a streaming tool that lets users share on-screen action over the internet in real time, meaning others can watch live as games are played. It is even possible to add a title to the streaming window along with scrolling text, pictures and webcam images.

 

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

Strix R9 285 will be available worldwide from September 2, 2014. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

SPECIFICATIONS(1)

Model

STRIX-R9285-DC2OC-2GD5

Graphics Engine

AMD Radeon™ R9 285

Bus Standard

PCI Express® 3.0

OpenGL

OpenGL® 4.4

Video Memory

2048MB GDDR5

Engine Clock

954 MHz

Stream Processor

1792

Memory Clock

5500MHz(1375MHz GDDR5)

Memory Interface

256 bit

Digital Max. Resolution

4096 x 2160

DVI Output

1x Native DVI-I

1x Native DVI-D

HDMI Output

1x Native HDMI

HDCP compliant

YES

DisplayPort

1x Native DisplayPort

Software Bundled

ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver

Dimensions

The card size is 10.6”x 5.5”x 1.6” Inches

Notes

  • Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • PCB color and bundled software versions are change without notice.
  • Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective company.

 

     Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

 

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning, motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,256 awards in 2013 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2013 was approximately US$14 billion.



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