ASUS Reveals The GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP Graphics Card

[MarshallR@ASUS]

Hot on the heels of the GeForce GTX 680 and GTX 690 launches, the GTX 670 falls into line just below. But with 1344 Stream Processors running over 1GHz on the TOP models, it's still one of the fastest graphics cards on the planet!



Press Release:

ASUS Reveals the GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP Graphics Card

TOP-accelerated to 1137MHz boost clock while working 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference design

Taipei, Taiwan (May 10, 2012) ― the self-designed ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP brings NVIDIA® 28nm “Kepler” GPU technology to a wider audience while maintaining extreme gaming performance. The enhanced edition uses carefully TOP-selected cores that are factory-overclocked for instant speed boosts. With 2GB GDDR5 and 1344 CUDA cores, the new card makes the most of exclusive ASUS DirectCU heat mitigation. Utilizing exclusive 8-phase DIGI+ VRM power delivery and Super Alloy Power components, it runs 20% cooler and considerably quieter than reference, opening up new overclocking possibilities with ASUS GPU Tweak. Advanced NVIDIA® technologies such as GPU Boost, TXAA, and Adaptive Vertical Sync further contribute to genuine top tier gaming performance.

Only the best gaming with ASUS TOP-selected graphics cards

An extensive battery of tests conducted by ASUS engineers scans entire batches of NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670 GPUs for the most reliable and durable parts. After undergoing rigorous thermal tests and overclocking trials, these elite GPUs are paired with custom-designed PCBs, and the assembly is then put under further grueling inspections to ensure maximum performance in the face of extreme voltages and temperatures. ASUS TOP cards therefore meet the exacting standards of even the most demanding overclockers, and can handle the highest-end PC gaming with ease. Thanks to the TOP process, the core used on the GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP has been factory-overclocked to 1137MHz, offering gamers an immediate framerate gain.

DirectCU II eliminates 20% heat and unwanted noise

The proprietary ASUS DirectCU cooler uses all-copper heat dissipation points and an overall 200% larger heat removal area to ensure lower temperatures. With 20% cooler operation compared to reference, the ASUS-designed card can take more intense gaming and overclocking, and lasts longer. At idle, its twin fans work at much lower sound levels than stock cards, creating yet another DirectCU-based low noise, low heat, and high output graphics powerhouse.

Sophisticated DIGI+ VRM power delivery with Super Alloy Power technology

Digital voltage regulators and 8-phase power provision form the basis of exclusive DIGI+ VRM, a design originally used on bestselling ASUS motherboards. DIGI+ VRM lowers power noise by as much as 30% for cleaner, more stable, and 15% more efficient performance. As a consequence, DIGI+ VRM helps the GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP outlast reference cards by a factor of 2.5. It is joined by exclusive ASUS Super Alloy Power solid state capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs, which are specially-formulated for high demand overclocked operation and extended product lifespan.

Intuitive GPU Tweak suite harnesses great graphics tuning power

Accommodating more advanced 28nm graphics card technology, ASUS continues to modify its exclusive GPU Tweak card tuning utility. The latest version offers more overclocking features than before, and adds precision power target settings. It also enables fan speed adjustments and live driver/BIOS updates. Gamers can use a convenient on-screen widget to keep a close eye on card conditions while in-game.

Faster, smoother, and richer gaming action

The DirectX® 11-optimized GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP incorporates several new NVIDIA® technologies, such as GPU Boost auto core clock maximization and TXAA advanced anti-aliasing. Both contribute to smoother and better-looking games, as does real time Adaptive Vertical Sync. The card also offers gamers enhanced single-GPU support for NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology.

Specifications:

Model

GTX670-DC2T-2GD5

GTX670-DC2-2GD5

Graphics engine

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670

Bus standard

PCI Express® 3.0

OpenGL®

OpenGL® 4.2

Video memory

2048MB GDDR5

GPU base clock/GPU boost clock

1058MHz/1137MHz

915MHz/980MHz

CUDA cores

1344

Memory clock

3004MHz (1502MHz GDDR5)

Memory interface

256-bit

DVI max resolution

2560 x 1600

DVI output

1 x native dual-link DVI-I
1 x native dual-link DVI-D

HDMI output

1 x native HDMI

HDCP compliant

Yes

DisplayPort

1 x native DisplayPort

Adapters/cables bundled

1 x power cable

Software bundled

ASUS GPU Tweak and driver

Dimensions

10.7" x 5.4" x1.7"

Notes

￭ For optimized cooling, the ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II TOP uses a two-slot form factor. Buyers should make sure their cases can accommodate this.

￭ Standard ASUS GeForce® GTX 670 DirectCU II version also offered
￭ Actual boost clock speeds may vary by system configuration. For more information, check www.geforce.com.

Product specifications and features may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for further details.

[zigaroo]

When will we see these online, at places like newegg? Few days?

[marpole]

The Asus version is the best of the gtx670's and one of the best of any single gpu out there - congratulations Asus!

[Marule]

this will be in my next biuld up....perfect card

[CornerJack]

Have you informations for Hotwire ? possible ?

[ShiftR]

Was this card even supposed to be available at the 670 launch? Sooo many people were waiting for this, and are now left in the dark about its availability. I fear that it's going to be randomly released, and I won't have a chance to snag one by the time I find out.

[MarshallR@ASUS]

When will we see these online, at places like newegg? Few days?

Should be very soon for standard DCIIs but TOP models maybe fluctuate due to the limited nature of the binned GPU cores.

CornerJack - I will ask about Hotwire places.

[dogimed]

For the love of all Gamers, when is the TOP card coming out in the USA? In fact, why did UK/Aus get the non TOP card before USA? I thought USA was the biggest market.

[Joni]

Just got my "non top" GTX670 DCII and performance is great + its really quiet which is brilliant

But its not all good. Something has gone badly wrong with cooler and pcb desing. Gap beetween heatsink and power connectors are far too small and when pushing power connectors in those "locking clips" are pushing against heatsink and bents it till it gets to locked.

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As can be seen in that pic when the connector is locked, even tho it dont bent the cooler anymore there just isnt free space at all.

[merlin01]

Been waiting for these cards to become available in Australia for 3 weeks and still no ETA from both the retailer or their wholesaler...
Does anyone have any HONEST information about when these cards will be in retailers hands in Australia??
I've talked to tech support and they don't know about such things, so they gave me Aus. contact number who say they don't know about such things, but told me the reseller "should" have that information.....

Umm, well, they don't, not any retailer Australia-wide..... That's why I was hoping ASUS would have some idea when this card that I've paid over $500 for might actually exist in this country......