ASUS Radeon R9 280X DirectCU II gives new edge to hardcore gamers DirectCU II achieves 20% lower temps with direct-contact copper heatpipes, plus 3X quieter and 6X more powerful twin 100mm fan operation.Exclusive CoolTech Fan drives wider airflow to keep critical components cool.TOP-selected 1070MHz cores run 70MHz higher than reference for smoother gameplay.DIGI+ VRM with 12-phase Super Alloy Power delivers precise digital power for superior efficiency, reliability, and performance.GPU Tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface. Shop Modal header Game Faster. Quieter. Cooler. ASUS Exclusive Innovation DirectCU II20% cooler and 3X* quieterExclusive DirectCU II thermal design includes a direct-GPU contact 10mm copper heatpipe and 220% larger dissipation area to boost heat removal efficiency. It performs 20% cooler and 3X quieter than reference.*Equivalent to 14dB and performance varies depending on system configuration CoolTech FanProprietary 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. TOP-Selected 1070 MHz core1070 MHz engine clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience DIGI+ VRM with Super Alloy Power30% less power noise and 2.5X greater durabilityAcclaimed DIGI+ VRM has been applied via a 12-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 TweakReal-time intuitive graphics tuning Shows detailed specs and actual card status with GPU-ZSync GPU clocks and voltages for easier overclockingMonitoring widget provides real-time detailed multi-parameter info2D/3D switcher locks cards in 3D mode for higher benchmarksAutomatically checks and updates drivers and BIOS versionsStream on-screen action to the web in full HD 3GB GDDR5 MemoryOn-board memory for the best gaming experience & the best resolution Graphics GPU Features Powered by AMD Radeon™ R9 280 AMD Eyefinity™TechnologyExtend the view across up to 6displays to immerse yourself ingameplay and entertainment CrossFire X SupportMulti-GPU technology for extreme performance AMD HD3DImmerse 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. PCI Express 3.0 Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication. Microsoft DirectX 11.2 APIBrings new levels of visual realism to gaming on the PC and get top-notch performance. I/O Ports Highlight 2 X Native DVI 1 X Native HDMI 1 X Native DisplayPort