ASUS announcedStrix R9 390X, R9 390, R9 380 and R7 370, new graphics cards with ‘pumped gaming performance, perfected manufacturing,and strong fortificationfor extreme reliability and longevity’, in the words of the company. Powered by the latest AMD® Radeon™R9 390X, R9 390, R9 380 and R7 370 graphics-processing units (GPUs), the new StrixR9 390X and R9 390 graphics cards are have exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU III with a triple wing-blade 0dB fan design to deliver maximum airflow for 30%-cooler and three times (3X) quieter performance.These latest Strix models also have ASUS Auto-Extreme technology1 with Super Alloy Power II1 components for premium aerospace-grade quality and reliability, plus GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster for intuitive performance tweaking and instant gameplay streaming.
The DirectCU III cooling technologyfeatures two exclusive 10mm direct-GPU-contact heat pipes —outperforming reference designs for gaming performance that’s up to 30% cooler.Theyeach have three fans engineered with a patented, new wing-blade design that delivers maximum airflow and static pressure over the heat sink— giving a 105% improvement over fans without wing-blades. This exclusive triple wing-blade design operates at noise levels three times (3X) quieter than reference cards, making DirectCU III the coolest and quietest graphicscard-cooling solutionavailable to date.
Strix R9 380 and R7 370 come with DirectCU II cooling technology,featuringdirect-GPU-contact copper heatpipes and a dual wing-blade design to deliver incredible gaming experiences.
Strix R9 390X, R9 390, R9 380 and R7 370also feature 0dB fan technology, which stops fan rotation completely during lighter gaming sessions —eliminating noise for undisturbed gameplay.
Auto-Extreme: StrixR9 390X, R9 390, R9 380 and R7 370 benefit from ASUS-exclusiveAuto-Extreme1technology, the industry’s first 100%-automated manufacturing process that removes human fallibility from the production line.Auto-Extreme technologyeliminates flux to minimize dust buildup and oxidization, and the rear side of the graphics cards’ printed-circuit boards are totally smooth, increasing comfort for system-builders.This new manufacturing process is also environmentally friendly, eliminating harsh chemicals and reducing power consumption by 50%.
The new cards also feature aerospace-grade Super Alloy Power II[1] components that enhance efficiency, reduce power loss, decrease buzzing under load, and lower thermal dynamics for unsurpassed quality and reliability.
Complementing their amazing reliability, the latest Strix graphics cards are built to be incredibly tough. Strix R9 390X, R9 390 and R9 380each come with a strengthened backplate that provides superior GPU protection and also prevents PCB bendingover time.
GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster: GPU Tweak II makes gaming and overclocking the new Strix cards 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. An included 1-year[2]XSplit Gamecaster premium license— a $99 value — lets gamers easily stream or record gameplay via a convenient, in-game overlay.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS Strix300 series will be available from tomorrow while some SKUs will arrive in the beginning of July, 2015. All cards comes with a 3-year warranty from ASUS. The prices start at Rs 10,080 (plus taxes) for the R7360-OC-2GD5 and go on to Rs 38,970/- (plus taxes) for the STRIX-R9390X-DC3OC-8GD5-GAMING.