All stock codes associated to this product
GTX680DC2O2GD5, GTX680-DC2O-2GD5, ENGTX680DC2O2GD5, ENGTX680-DC2O-2GD5
GTX680-DC2O-2GD5
ASUS GTX 680 DirectCU II: coolest and quietest 28nm card
- All new DirectCU thermal design utilizes five all-copper heatpipes and 20% bigger dissipation area, achieving 20% cooler and 14dB quieter performance than reference
- Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM with 10-phase Super Alloy Power technology delivers precise digital power and enhanced overclocking headroom.
- VGA Hotwire allows you to plug and solder wires on the cards voltage regulators and accurately read and control Vcore, Vmem, and PLL voltages on a hardware level
- GPU Tweak utility helps you modify and tune boost clock, power target , and fan performance via an intuitive interface
Overview
Deploy the Cool. Reign in Silence.
ASUS Exclusive Innovation
DirectCU II
20% cooler and 14dB quieter with exclusive DirectCU II thermal solution
VGA hotwire
Propreitary VGA hotwire allows you to plug and solder wires on the card's voltage regulators and accurately read and control Vcore, Vmem, and PLL voltages from ASS ROG MBs on a hardware level
GPU Tweak
GPU Tweak co-developed with the most authoritative GPU-Z to provide the most accurate information
DIGI+ VRM with 10-phase Super Alloy Power
Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM with 10-phase Super Alloy Power technology Delivers precise Digital Power and Enhance Durability for stable overlocking
Gigantic 2GB GDDR5 Memory
On-board memory for the best gaming experience & the best solution
1084 MHz Boost Clock
1084 MHz Boost clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience
Graphics GPU Features
Powered by GeForce GTX 680
NVIDIA Adaptive V-Sync
NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync adjusts VSync to current frame rates for maximum playability
NVIDIA SLI
Supports multi-GPU technology for extreme performance ode
PCIE 3.0
Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe Gen 2 for faster GPU CPU communication
NVIDIA GPU Boost
NVIDIA GPU Boost technology that dynamically maximizes clock speeds to push performance to new levels
NVIDIA PhysX ready
Dynamic visual effects like blazing explosions, reactive debris, realistic water, and lifelike characters.
NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround Ready
Bring games to life with NVIDIA Surround multi-monitor gaming on a single card
Microsoft DirectX 11 Support
Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance
I/O Ports Highlight
Features:
DirectCU
Direct cooling for 20% cooler than reference
Super Alloy Power
15% performance boost, 2.5 times longer lifespan, 35C cooler operation
The new and exclusive Super Alloy Power technology on ASUS graphics cards uses a special alloy formula which is highly-magnetic, heat-resistant and anti-corrosive. It delivers a more stable and quieter operation compared to the reference design a welcome bonus sought after by performance seekers.
15% Performance Boost
During overclocking, the Super Hybrid Engine acts as an intelligent controller to switch between high and low intensity power profiles in real time for 15% performance boost*.
2.5X Longer Lifespan
Super Alloy Capacitor increases the cards lifespan to 150,000 hours which is 2.5 times longer* than traditional capacitors.
35C Cooler Operations
Super Alloy Chokes are reinforced with special alloy formula and manufactured under high temperature and pressure.
GPU Tweak
Professional graphics overclocking tools for enthusiasts!
Speed Up Heat Dissipation with Direct Cooling
ASUS makes serious hardware for die-hard overclockers who want to squeeze every ounce of performance out of their gear and never back down from a challenge. This experience is enhanced further with the all new and intuitive ASUS exclusive GPU Tweak utility - allowing you to monitor and optimize settings for ultimate performance on any graphics cards! Of course, ASUS graphics cards will come with more exclusive features.
Specifications
| Graphics Engine |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 |
| Bus Standard |
PCI Express 3.0 |
| Video Memory |
GDDR5 2GB |
| Engine Clock |
GPU Boost Clock : 1084 MHz GPU Base Clock : 1019 MHz |
| CUDA Core |
1536 |
| Memory Clock |
6008 MHz ( GDDR5 ) |
| Memory Interface |
256-bit |
| Resolution |
DVI Max Resolution : 2560x1600 |
| Interface |
DVI Output : Yes x 1 (DVI-I), Yes x 1 (DVI-D) HDMI Output : Yes x 1 Display Port : Yes x 1 (Regular DP) |
| Accessories |
1 x Power cable 1 x Extended SLI cable |
| Software |
ASUS Utilities & Driver |
| ASUS Features |
DirectCU Series Super Alloy Power |
| Dimensions |
11.8 " x 5.1 " x 2.3 " Inch |
| Note |
*To have the best cooling performance, ASUS GTX680-DC2O-2GD5 extends the fansink to 2.5 slots. Please double check you Chassis and Motherboard dimension prior to purchase to make sure it fits in your system! *Note that the actual boost clock will vary depending on actual system conditions. For more information, please visit https://www.geforce.com/ |