Review ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II cards offer cool gaming graphics


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  • OC-selected 1075MHz core, 75MHz higher than reference for smoother gaming
  • DirectCU II achieves 20% lower temps and vastly quieter performance than reference with direct-contact copper heatpipes and dual fans
  • GPU Tweak helps you modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface

Stay cool for gaming bliss


The ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II graphics card improves performance through the use of a 1075MHz GPU and proprietary DirectCU II thermal innovation. It runs 20% cooler and significantly quieter than reference HD 7790 designs, allowing for better overclocking. The higher performance ceiling can be tapped by exclusive GPU Tweak, a user-friendly graphics card tuning utility. The HD 7790 DirectCU II offers great value DirectX® 11.1 gaming and multimedia performance with power-efficient 28nm GPU technology. It supports the newest PC games in mid to high settings in 1080p, and can easily handle high definition multimedia content acceleration.

ASUS Exclusive Innovation

DirectCU II
20% cooler and vastly quieter
Flattened copper heatpipes make direct contact with GPU surfaces so heat is dissipated efficiently, delivering 20% cooler and vastly quieter performance than reference.

1075MHz Boost Clock
1075 MHz Boost clock for better performance and outstanding gaming experience.
DirectCU II
GPU Tweak
Real-time intuitive graphics tuning

  • Shows detailed specs and actual card status with GPU-Z
  • Monitoring widget provides real-time detailed multi-parameter info
  • Automatically checks and updates drivers and BIOS versions
  • Sync GPU clocks and voltages for easier overclocking
  • 2D/3D switcher locks cards in 3D mode for higher benchmarks



Gigantic 1GB GDDR5 Memory
On-board memory for the best gaming experience & the best resolution.
DIGI+VRM with Super Alloy Power

Graphics GPU Features

Powered by AMD Radeon™ HD 7790
NVIDIA® GPU Boost
AMD Eyefinity™ Technology
Extend the view across up to 6 displays to immerse yourself in gameplay and entertainment.
Adaptive Vertical Sync
CrossFire X Support
Multi-GPU technology for extreme performance.
PhysX by NVIDIA
AMD HD3D™ Technology
Optimize stereoscopic 3D gaming and movie-watching entertainment.
PCIE 3.0
PCI Express 3.0
Delivers double the bandwidth per lane of PCIe 2.0 for faster GPU-CPU communication.
Full DirectX 11.1 API support
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.
PCIE 3.0
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


Native HDMI x 1

Native DisplayPort x 1

DVI Output: Yes x 1(DVI-D), Yes x 1(DVI-I)Review ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II cards offer cool gaming graphics

Review ASUS HD 7790 DirectCU II cards offer cool gaming graphics

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