Asus Unveils the GTX 780 DirectCU II OC Graphics Card
Asus' new GTX 780 DirectCU II OC features a custom PCB, a revised DirectCU II cooler, and an overclocked base and boost clock.
Asus unveiled the highly anticipated GeForce GTX 780 DirectCU II OC graphics card during a special presentation at this year’s Computex. As you might expect, the DirectCU II OC features overclocks, the base and boost clock to 889 MHz and 941 MHz, respectively, and features a custom PCB.
The new Direct CU II cooler features two different cooling fans with Asus’ Cool Tech technology and four heat pipes that interlace with a large heat sink that covers the entire card. Videocardz.com also reported that this model uses Digi+VRM and Super Alloy Components.
Asus has yet to provide any information on the GTX 780 DirectCU II OC’s pricing or availability, but we expect a sticker price of between $650 and $700.
the "MOST" part is exactly why. for ASUS, it means lowered yields for a certain product. for which they would have to make the choice of trying to get bigger margins on their high-OC cards, and sell the rest as "reject" direct-OC cards. they probably found that they sell more cards by having fewer variety. besides, I wouldn't be surprised that they've already set aside the highest binned chips for some monster card. not to mention Nvidia have binned as well, and might use those to make a GTX 790...
I was waiting for an Asus version with their DCII cooler, but recently learnt their coolers though very quiet and efficient at cooling, the hot air isn't entirely vented out the rear like Evga ACX does. Its alright if you have a good case with decent air flow i suppose but id still rather the hot air be exhaust straight out and not pass through the case to then be exhausted.
Maybe this version might be different, we'll see.
I was waiting for an Asus version with their DCII cooler, but recently learnt their coolers though very quiet and efficient at cooling, the hot air isn't entirely vented out the rear like Evga ACX does. Its alright if you have a good case with decent air flow i suppose but id still rather the hot air be exhaust straight out and not pass through the case to then be exhausted.
Maybe this version might be different, we'll see.
This one is no different. You like blower designs. Asus does not do blowers.
The ACX doesn't vent out the rear, it's open.