AREZ-R5230-SL-1G-L

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AREZ Radeon R5 230 1GB DDR3 low profile graphics card for silent HTPC build

Silent passive cooling means true 0dB - perfect for quiet home theater PCs and multimedia centers.
Lowers graphics card EMI by 66% for more stable operation, clearer display, and safer computing.
Low profile graphics cards for HTPC and multimedia PCs support smooth 1280 x 1024 gaming and Blu-ray 3D.
GPU Tweak II with Xsplit Gamecaster provides intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.

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Graphics galore for everyone!

R5 230 is the fantastic new graphics card from ASUS. Engineered with a highly-efficient 0dB thermal design, it dissipates heat in complete silence — making R5 230 the perfect choice for your slimline home-theater PC (HTPC) build. Advanced EMI shielding reduces electromagnetic interference by up to 66% for a stable signal, pin-sharp images and safer and healthier computing. And because we know you love to customize, use the included GPU Tweak software to control video memory, voltages and cooling fans and even stream live gameplay in real time!

I/O Ports Highlight

1 x Native D-Sub
1 x Native DVI-D
1 x Native HDMI

0dB Silent Cooling

Perfect for building a hushed HTPC

Exclusive ASUS-designed heatsinks with large surface areas effectively cool graphics cards passively so absolutely no sound is produced while running - perfect for high definition and silent home theater PCs and multimedia centers.

EMI Shield

Clearer signals and safer usage

ASUS reduces 66%* of electromagnetic interference both given off and received by the card - resulting in a more stable signal, clearer screen display, and a safer, healthier computing environment.

The Gamers Private Network: wtfast

Banish lag, latency and lost packets

We’ve included a 14-day wtfast premium license to let you enjoy online gaming that’s free from lag, latency and lost packets. The AI-driven, game-prioritizing services and real-time analytics enabled by wtfast, the Gamers Private Network, deliver lower ping for smoother, more fluid online gaming experiences. With an ASUS graphics card in your rig and wtfast on your side, you won’t be left waiting.
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GPU Tweak II

Tweak Till Your Heart's Content

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. With one click, the new Gaming Booster function maximizes system performance by removing redundant processes and allocating all available resources automatically.

Gaming Booster
One-click Performance Up

Visual effects: Boost your performance by turning off windows visual effects.
System Services: Automatically or manually turn off windows services or process.
Memory Defragmentation: Re-arrange & free your system memory without closing any processes.

CrossFire Support

Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance.

AMD HD3D

Immerse in stereoscopic 3D gaming and get up close and personal with your favorite stars while watching Blu-ray 3D. AMD HD3D is also designed for professionals who create complex visual effects and detailed data visualizations.

DirectX® 11

DirectX® 11 GPU-accelerated tessellation allows more detailed geometry to be packed into a scene, allowing characters to be rendered with cinema-quality detail.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 compatible

Gives you access to advanced computing experiences with the latest operating system so you get more done with your PC