ASUS GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II gives new edge to hardcore gamers DirectCU II achieves 30% lower temps with 220% the dissipation area, plus 3X quieter running than reference Exclusive CoolTech Fan drives wider airflow to keep critical components coolDIGI+ VRM with 10-phase Super Alloy Power delivers precise digital power for superior efficiency, reliability, and performanceGPU Tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface Shop Modal header Set the Cool Benchmark ASUS GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II graphics cards feature an ASUS-designed PCB and a completely new look for the DirectCU II cooler, as well as DIGI+ VRM digital power delivery and robust Super Alloy Power components. GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II cards use an NVIDIA® GK110-300 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores. They ship with 3GB GDDR5 video memory on a 384-bit interface. For avid PC gamers who demand ultra-high detail and readiness for resolutions beyond full HD 1080p, GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II cards deliver extreme cooling, stability, and endurance well above reference card standards. ASUS Exclusive Innovation DirectCU II 30% cooler and 3X* quieter Exclusive DirectCU II thermal design includes a direct-GPU contact 10mm copper heatpipe and 220% larger dissipation area to boost heat removal efficiency. It performs 30% cooler and 3X quieter than reference. CoolTech Fan Proprietary CoolTech fan consists of a hybrid blade and bearing design, with inner radial blower and outer flower-type blades. These provide multi-directional airflow to accelerate heat removal and enable highly stable graphics performance. 941MHz Boost Clock 941 MHz Boost clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power 30% less power noise and 2.5X greater durability Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM has been applied via a 10-phase power design that uses digital voltage regulators to minimize power noise by 30%, enhance power efficiency by 15%, widen voltage modulation tolerance, and improve overall stability and longevity by 2.5 times over reference. GPU Tweak Real-time intuitive graphics tuning Shows detailed specs and actual card status with GPU-ZMonitoring widget provides real-time detailed multi-parameter infoAutomatically checks and updates drivers and BIOS versions 3GB GDDR5 Memory On-board memory for the best gaming experience & the best resolution Graphics GPU Features Powered by GeForce GTX 780 NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 Technology for intelligent monitoring of clock speed, ensuring that the GPU runs at its peak and the game is at its highest frame rate possible. It offers new levels of customization, including GPU temperature target, overclocking, and unlocked voltage. NVIDIA® Adaptive V-Sync Get more than just faster frame rates. Get ultra-smooth gaming every time with NVIDIA® gaming innovation Adaptive Vertical Sync. This technology dynamically adjusts vsync to current frame rates for maximum playability. NVIDIA® PhysX™ Play games with advanced effects such as blazing explosions and lifelike characters with 10X faster switching between graphics and physics processing, enabling more complex effects to be rendered in real time. SLI Support Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance. NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ Transform hunreds of PC games into stereoscopic 3D and enjoy immersive full HD 3D gaming across three displays at an incredible 5760 x 1080 resolution. PCI Express 3.0 Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication. Microsoft DirectX® 11.1 API (feature level 11_0) Brings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance. Microsoft Windows 8 compatible Gives you access to advanced computing experiences with the latest operating system so you get more done with your PC. I/O Ports Highlight 1x Native Dual-link DVI-I 1x Native Dual-link DVI-D 1x Native HDMI 1x Native DisplayPort