It has been 20 years since Asus started producing graphic cards under both Nvidia and the AMD banner, and because of that the Taiwanese giant is set to release a special 20th anniversary Gold Edition GTX 980 graphics card. This graphic card will be clocked at 1431MHz and will be equipped with exclusive Asus technologies available from their other graphics card (Memory Defroster, Direct CU, 0db fan technology, Digi+voltage- regulator module and super alloy components). It is said that if you are a PC enthusiast, and is a PC part collector or hobbyist this might be the best chance for you to get this once in a lifetime offer from one of the biggest brand of PC components.
They will also be releasing special white editions of the GTX970 Turbo Series of graphics cards that features an innovative modern blower design for superior SLI configuration.
If you want a brief history on what Asus have accomplished under the graphics card department, see below.
Since 1996, ASUS has repeatedly created graphics card history with many industry-first innovations that enhance the gaming and overclocking experience, including:
- 1998: Established an industry standard by creating the first graphics card with a fan-enhanced heatsink for optimal cooling and stability.
- 2002: Established an industry standard by delivering the first graphics card with premium black PCB.
- 2007: Released the first external graphics card — the XG Station — featuring a physical dial to let users control clock speed, and a screen to show graphics-related information, such as GPU temperatures and fan speed.
- 2008: Released the first Republic of Gamers (ROG) graphics card, the ROG Matrix EN9600/EN9800 GT. Designed for user-friendly overclocking and blisteringly-fast speed out of the box, ROG Matrix EN9600/EN9800 GT set the trend for all future ROG graphics cards.
- 2010: Established an industry standard by creating the first direct-contact, GPU-to-copper-heat-pipe cooling solution.
- 2011: Established an industry standard by developing Super Alloy Power components, which ensure maximum performance and lifespan with minimal power loss and thermal levels. Super Alloy Power components are still used on all ASUS graphics cards today.
- 2013: Established an industry standard with the first hybrid air/liquid cooling solution on a graphics card, the ROG Poseidon.
- 2014: Established an industry standard with the release of the Strix Gaming Series, advancing DirectCU technology with the addition of its innovative 0dB-fan technology that lets gamers enjoy gaming in complete silence.
For more information, visit the ASUS graphics cards 20th Anniversary Campaign site: http://www.asus.com/event/VGA/20THANNIVERSARY
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS GTX 980 Gold Edition (PhP 38,300) and the GTX 970 Turbo Series (PhP 18,980) will be available in the Philippines on June 2015, so you guys still have time to save up and beef up your wallet!
| SPECIFICATIONS
ASUS GTX 980 Gold Edition |
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| Graphics Engine | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 980 |
| Bus Standard | PCI Express® 3.0 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL® 4.4 |
| Video Memory | 4GB GDDR5 |
| GPU Clock | 1431MHz |
| CUDA cores | 2048 |
| Memory Clock | 7010MHz (GDDR5) |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| DVI Output | 1 x Native Dual-link DVI-I |
| HDMI Output | 1 x Native HDMI 2.0 |
| HDCP compliant | Yes |
| DisplayPort | 3 x Native DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Adapter/Cable Bundled | 1x DVI to VGA Adapter |
| Software Bundled | ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver |
| ASUS Turbo GTX 970 | |
| Graphics Engine | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 970 |
| Bus Standard | PCI Express® 3.0 |
| OpenGL | OpenGL 4.4 |
| Video Memory | 4GB GDDR5 |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1228MHz |
| GPU Base Clock | 1088MHz |
| CUDA cores | 1664 |
| Memory Clock | 7010MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| DVI Output | 1 x Native Dual-link DVI-I
1 x Native Dual-link DVI-D |
| HDMI Output | 1 x Native HDMI 2.0 |
| HDCP compliant | Yes |
| DisplayPort | 1 x Native DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Software Bundled | ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver |
