So much so that nVidia even intentionally nerfed the performance of the x70 series because its performance was so close to the x80. At a purely subjective level, this is less annoying to listen to than the deeper tones produced by other cards with nominally lower dB(A) values. CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 RAM: Adata XPG 2x8GB DDR3 (XMP: 2133MHz 10-11-11-30 CR2, custom: 2203MHz 10-11-10-26 CR1 tRFC:230 tREFI:14000) GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual (Super Jetstream vbios, +70(2025-2088MHz)/+400(8.

Exclusive DirectCU III cooling technology features direct-GPU contact heatpipes that transports more heat away from the GPU and outperform reference designs, achieving up to 30% cooler gaming performance. This puts the card right in the middle of the higher end 1070s like the Gigabyte AORUS Gaming, and the MSI Gaming X, and cheaper than the EVGA FTW 2. Take a look at the listings on any etailer, and you’ll see that all are listed as having the reference core clocks of 1,607MHz base and 1,683MHz boost and a memory speed of 8Gbps, including this one.Nvidia board partners are in a strange situation with this card, as Nvidia has prevented them from offering cards that ship with factory overclocks.

While three of the ICs receive some extra cooling thanks to a thermal pad connecting them to the cooler's heat sink, there is one module that gets almost no cooling at all. ROG Strix graphics cards have two HDMI ports for connecting a VR device and display at the same time, so you can enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences anytime without having to swap cables. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score. ASUS graphics cards are produced using Auto-Extreme Technology, an industry-first 100% automated production process, and features premium Super Alloy Power II components.ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 also has GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster that provides intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming. The packaging for our Asus card literally has a series of ‘Advanced Binned’ stickers placed over parts that originally said ‘OC Edition’, indicating that the initial plans were for properly overclocked SKUs to be sold.

With ROG Strix gaming graphics cards and ROG Swift gaming monitors, scenes appear instantly, objects look sharper, and gameplay is super smooth, giving you a stunning visual experience and a serious competitive edge. The large heatsink also makes contact with the VRM circuitry, while a metal plate draws heat away from most – not all – of the memory modules. Redesigned with an intuitive, all-new UI, GPU Tweak II makes overclocking easier and more visual than ever, while still retaining advanced options for seasoned overclockers. The Strix also manages to best its peers in this title, no doubt due to newer drivers in an newer title.Moving on to 3D Mark Fire Strike, the Strix hits 8,226 points again landing in the middle of either 1070. VR-friendly display outputs see three DisplayPorts from the reference design dropped to two to make way for a second HDMI port instead, meaning you can have a VR headset and an HDMI-based display connected at the same time. But where does the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1070 land in comparison to other companies with premium models? We teased you a bit with a few results and several pictures of the ASUS Maximus VI Extreme in our initial Haswell review. Join the experts who read Tom's Hardware for the inside track on enthusiast PC tech news — and have for over 25 years.

ASUS FanConnect features 4-pin GPU-controlled headers connected to system fans for optimal thermal performance.If you look closely, you can see the RGB LEDs almost looking like eyebrows, both above and below the fans. Undervolting (maybe changing Thermal paste), and you can make it pretty quiet with good temperatures. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. It wouldn’t be a Strix card without some RGB lighting, and as we’ve seen before both the main cooler fascia and the backplate get the treatment, so whichever way round you have it in your case it should make an impact. ASUS Dual series of GeForce® GTX 1070 comes equipped with Patented Wing-Blade Fans for max air flow with 105% more air pressure.