Introduction and Technical Specifications
We take a detailed look at ASUS’ newest ROG-line video card, the hybrid-cooled Poseidon GTX 780 video card…
Introduction
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The ASUS ROG Poseidon GTX 780 video card is the latest incarnation of the Republic of Gamer (ROG) Poseidon series. Like the previous Poseidon series products, the Poseidon GTX 780 features a hybrid cooler, capable of air and liquid-based cooling for the GPU and on board components. The AUS ROG Poseidon GTX 780 graphics card comes with an MSRP of $599, a premium price for a premium card .
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In designing the Poseidon GTX 780 graphics card, ASUS packed in many of premium components you would normally find as add-ons. Additionally, the card features motherboard quality power components, featuring a 10 phase digital power regulation system using ASUS DIGI+ VRM technology coupled with Japanese black metallic capacitors. The Poseidon GTX 780 has the following features integrated into its design: DisplayPort output port, HDMI output port, dual DVI ports (DVI-D and DVI-I type ports), aluminum backplate, integrated G 1/4" threaded liquid ports, dual 90mm cooling fans, 6-pin and 8-pin PCIe-style power connectors, and integrated power connector LEDs and ROG logo LED.
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In addition to the high-end power components and unique styling we've come to expect with an ROG-branded video card, ASUS integrated a liquid channel, dubbed DirectCU H2O, into the copper cooling plate for the board's GPU and memory. The liquid cooing channel is U-shaped for maximum heat absorption into the liquid medium with the provided inlet and outlet ports capable of interfacing with any standard G 1/4"-sized barb. ASUS couples this cooling system with their DIGI+ VRM digital voltage regulation system, touting increased power efficiency and durability over previous systems. Use of more efficient MOSFETs, power chokes, and capacitors helps to reduce the operating temperature of the card as well.
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Technical Specifications (taken from the ASUS website)
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Graphics Engine |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 |
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Bus Standard |
PCI Express 3.0 |
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Video Memory |
GDDR5 3GB |
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Engine Clock |
GPU Boost Clock : 1006 MHz GPU Base Clock : 954 MHz |
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CUDA Core |
2304 |
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Memory Clock |
6008 MHz ( 1502 MHz GDDR5 ) |
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Memory Interface |
384-bit |
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Interface |
DVI Output : Yes x 1 (DVI-D), Yes x 1 (DVI-I) HDMI Output : Yes x 1 Display Port : Yes x 1 (Regular DP) HDCP Support : Yes |
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Power Consumption |
up to 300W additional 6+8 pin PCIe power required |
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Accessories |
1 x Power cable 1 x ROG Metal Sticker |
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Software |
ASUS GPU Tweak & Driver |
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ASUS Features |
OC Series Super Alloy Power |
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Dimensions |
11.3 " x 5.4 " x 1.6 " Inch |
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What about this ?
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Not the best clocker, those
Not the best clocker, those liquid results can be done at stock voltage on my EVGA SC.
Release date? Price?
Release date? Price?
anyone knows of what material
anyone knows of what material is the waterchannel made of? Copper or AL ?!
Just received mine in the
Just received mine in the mail. Overclocked to 1200 with 1187 for voltage. Thing is a beast, with my 2500k at 5.01GHz I scored 9300 on Fire Strike 3DMark. I believe the waterchannel is made of AL btw