PRESS RELEASE
New HD 6770 DirectCU Silent graphics card offers revolutionary cooling, paving the way for 0dB silent multimedia and gaming performance
September 2011 - with the release of the new HD 6770 DirectCU Silent, ASUS has deployed the most powerful and advanced fanless graphics cards available. Running totally silent and 16%* cooler than generic passive designs, the ASUS DirectCU Silent series increases thermal performance and offers consumers a more reliable and longer lasting experience that meets every graphics need, from casual multimedia to dedicated gaming.
DirectCU Silent technology offers 95%* larger heatsinks for 16%* cooler performance
ASUS thermal engineers have developed exclusive DirectCU cooling technology, integrating direct-contact copper heat pipes that touch the GPU core for faster and more effective heat dissipation, and thus lower temperatures and better performance. Based on these principles, ASUS engineers have created the most effective 0dB silent graphics cards available. DirectCU Silent designs have been applied on the GT 430, GT 440, GTS 450 and HD 6670 previously, and now on the HD 6770 model. Through intricate material processing and intelligent molding, the heatsinks in DirectCU Silent cards offer up to 95%* larger surface area and run around 16%* cooler than conventional passive cards, resulting in more stable performance and longer lasting products.
Super Alloy Power enhances product longevity and performance
Based on a proprietary alloy mix developed in-house by ASUS, Super Alloy Power involves filling power delivery components with a high endurance compound that can better resist heat. Super Alloy Power components lead to 15%* faster performance, a wider overclocking margin, and products that last 2.5* times longer than generic graphics cards.
Delivering cool and stable gaming performance
The DirectX® 11-compatible ASUS HD 6770 DirectCU Silent features 800 stream processors and 40 texture units, plus 1GB of GDDR5 video memory. This means it is more than able to handle HD gaming with details and effects set to medium or higher, which was unheard of with previous silent cards. The HD 6770 DirectCU Silent is therefore an excellent choice for consumers who require a quiet computing environment, and at the same time are unwilling to sacrifice potent multimedia and gaming capabilities.
Product highlights
- ASUS DirectCU Silent graphics cards are the coolest silent choice currently available. Totally quiet 0dB passive cooling creates a hushed usage environment and runs 16%* cooler than conventional passive cards, presenting unmitigated multimedia and gaming performance
- The heatsink on the HD 6770 DirectCU Silent offers up to 95%* larger surface area than its respective reference design for faster heat dissipation
- ASUS exclusive Super Alloy Power components offer a 15%* performance boost and 2.5* longer product lifespan
- The HD 6770 DirectCU Silent ships with 1GB of GDDR5 video memory to handle HD gaming in high detail and with most effects turned on
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Model |
EAH6770 DC SL/2DI/1GD5 |
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Graphics engine |
AMD RadeonTM HD 6770 |
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Bus standard |
PCI Express® 2.1 |
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OpenGL |
OpenGL® 4.1 |
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Video memory |
1GB GDDR5 |
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Engine clock |
850MHz |
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Stream processors |
800 |
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Memory clock |
4000MHz (1000MHz GDDR5) |
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Memory interface |
128-bit |
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RAMDAC |
400MHz |
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DVI max resolution |
2560 x 1600 |
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D-Sub max resolution |
2048 x 1536 |
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D-Sub output |
Yes x 1 (native) |
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DVI output |
Yes x 1 (native) Yes x 1 (via HDMI to DVI adapter) |
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HDMI output |
Yes x 1 (native) |
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HDCP compliant |
Yes |
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Adapters/cables bundled |
x 1 HDMI to DVI adapter x 1 power cable x 1 extension cable |
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Software bundled |
ASUS utilities and driver |
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Dimensions |
11.42" x 6.69" x 1.97" |
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Notes |
For the best cooling performance, the ASUS EAH6770 DC SL/2DI/1GD5 requires 2.5 slots. Please check your motherboard and case spacing prior to installing the card. |
Product features and specifications may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for details.
About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best-selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, tablet devices, servers, multimedia and wireless solutions, networking devices, and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PCTM. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.
