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PowerColor new R9/R7 series of graphics cards offer users a complete solution

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PRESS RELEASE

Taipei, Taiwan - Oct. 8, 2013 - TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphic cards, is proud to introduce a whole new lineup for all PC users, the PowerColor R9/R7 series. Based on AMD's latest GCN architecture, the new R9/R7 series feature the latest support of DirectX® 11.2, bringing gamers beyond the best gaming experience.  Also, the new series uses the high standard PCI-Express 3.0 as interface, together with AMD Accelerated Processing technology, maximizing total performance than before. 

PowerColor R9 Series

Two models are added to R9 series, the 280X and 270X OC.  The R9 280X clocks at 850MHz, while arrives at 1000MHz with boost, also equipped with PowerColor exclusive cooling solution, which offers 10% temperature down performance and 15% quieter through 92mm ultra big fan and unique SSU-shape heat pipe design.  The R9 270X OC has clock speed of 1030MHz and up to 1080MHz after boosting, packing with selected power kit and efficient cooling system, easily enhancing the stability and thermal capacity.

PowerColor R7 Series

On the other hand, the PowerColor R7 series offer three options for any kind of PC users to choose.  The TurboDuo R7 260X OC is equipped with 2GB of GDDR5, and up to 1160MHz overclocking speed on engine clock, also takes advantage of exclusive TurboDuo cooling solution which offers efficient thermal performance.  The R7 250 OC is factory overclocked to 1050MHz core (1100MHz with boost), and 1150MHz memory, and features 1GB of GDDR5 video memory; PowerColor R7 240 OC has pre-set factory overclock to 750MHz for core (800MHz with boost) and 900MHz for memory, together with 2GB of DDR3 video memory, delivering the best performance in its class.

Innovative Technology

New R9/R7 series provide plenty of innovative features.  The R9 280X/270X and R7 260X all support AMD Eyefinity technology, gamers are able to feel the immersive "wrap around" gaming experience.  By using the AMD CrossfireTM technology, users can get exceptional performance scaling with a second GPU.  With the support of AMD PowerTune technology, enabling higher clockspeeds while needed through unused TDP headroom, delivering the best power efficiency.

 

 

PowerColor R9

280X

PowerColor R9

270X OC

Core Speed

850MHz (1000MHz with boost)

1030MHz (1080MHz with boost)

Memory Speed

1500MHz (6.0Gbps)

1400MHz (5.6Gbps)

Memory

3GB GDDR5

2GB GDDR5

Memory Interface

384 bit

256 bit

Eyefinity

Yes

Yes

DirectX®

11.2

11.2

CrossFireTM

Yes

Yes

Output

DL DVI-I / SL DVI-D / HDMI / DP

DL DVI-I / SL DVI-D / HDMI / DP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

 

 

PowerColor TurboDuo

R7 260X OC

PowerColor R7

250 OC

PowerColor R7

240 OC

Core Speed

1160MHz

1050MHz (1100MHz with boost)

750MHz (800MHz with boost)

Memory Speed

1650MHz (6.6Gbps)

1150MHz (4.6Gbps)

900MHz x2

Memory

2GB GDDR5

1GB GDDR5

2GB DDR3

Memory Interface

128 bit

128 bit

128 bit

Eyefinity

Yes

No

No

DirectX

11.2

11.2

11.2

CrossFireTM

Yes

Yes (Software CrossFire)

Yes (Software CrossFire)

Output

DL DVI-I / DL DVI-D / HDMI / DP

SL DVI-D / HDMI / VGA

SL DVI-D / HDMI / VGA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

About TUL Corporation

TUL is a leading supplier of AMD graphics cards under the PowerColor brand. We offer award-winning products based on our technology leading components, quality design and superb engineering. TUL employs more than 150 talents worldwide, with offices in China, Europe, Russia and USA to support over 300 channel partners and distributors in 50 plus countries. For further information, visit: http://www.tul.com.tw/global/.

For more product information, visit: www.powercolor.com.