ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II Unboxing!

As the new 28nm range from NVIDIA keeps adding to its numbers, so does ASUS go on launching more options for PC gamers. This card is an excellent performer, all ready for gaming in high settings beyond 1080p. So you might want to consider a new appropriately-resolved monitor.

Much more power-efficient than the GTX 670, the GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II has a modest TDP, with 1536 CUDA cores and a 1110MHz GPU in max boost mode. Its 2GB GDDR5 sits on a 256-bit interface, clocked at a nice 7010MHz.

As per DirectCU standards, you can expect on average 20% lower temps and up to three times quieter performance than with a reference GTX 770, meaning more stability, more overclocking, and less noise interference with your gaming. GPU Tweak makes it easy to change card settings and experiment with different profiles, plus Super Alloy Power components round off the package, using resilient materials that laugh in the face of heat and make sure this card can survive up to 2.5 times longer than stock, even if pushed to the limit.

Its SSU-shaped heatpipes (so called because they literally look like two S's and one U put together) maximize heat transfer efficiency without requiring a bigger shroud. And then there's NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 technology, a smarter version of their GPU Boost architecture that alters core clocks real-time while considering more than just 2D/3D mode or simple compute load calculations. This generation also takes into account live temp readings, leading to much more accurate and dependable speed adjustments with added stability to boost, I mean boot.

While this is an ASUS-branded card and it remains to be seen what ROG has in store for the GTX 700 series, you probably want to contemplate this card if it's new build or upgrade time. It retails for around $400 in the US, but will be more than enough for any game in the next couple of years.

Let's look at the unboxing pics!

        

 

 

Highly informative packaging with distinct ASUS look that's easy to spot on store shelves. Talk about stand out power.

Strong and tight packaging as always with ASUS cards, meaning no more DOA blues.

Perhaps you can't readily see the SSU shape of the heatpipes in these pics, but for sure the DirectCU II cooler looks sweet as always, the Super Alloy Power capacitors and other components are nice and beefy, and the styling is very much eye-catching ASUS. You will need a 6-pin and 8-pin to power this card, keep that in mind. This is to provide a nice TDP ceiling, the card will not really need that much power even under load.

It's sure great to have connections: two DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort. Remember this thing called VGA? I think it was blue!

 

Robust vented backplate is awesome. Keeps the card stronger and allows for underside air circulation.

So, are you already on the GTX 700 bandwagon? What are your impressions so far? Or are you still considering? Do let us know by visiting the forums and letting us know!