The ASUS ROG ARES II graphics card is best from every side. With dual HD 7970 GPUs and hybrid air/ liquid cooling, the ASUS ROG ARES II is the first card with 13% faster and 31°C cooler performance than reference GTX 690. Hybrid air/liquid thermal design dissipates heat equal to 600W with 2-slot air/liquid cooling. Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM joins superior quality 20-phase Super Alloy Power for precise digital control, enhanced performance, reliability, and card longevity. GPU Tweak allows you to tune clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface.
DIGI+ VRM with 20-phase Super Alloy PowerPrecise digital control enhances performance, reliability, and card longevity
ARES2-6GD5 is built with carefully-designed massive 20-phase power delivery, unmatched by any other graphics card for the ultimate in performance and spectacular power delivery. This ensures ample room for experimental performance tuning, as its DIGI+ VRM digital voltage regulation design augments precision overclocking capabilities, which are further supported by the use of hardened Super Alloy Power capacitors, chokes, and MOSFETs. These components are forged under extreme pressure and temperatures to increase reliability, power output, and overall card lifespan while eliminating bothersome choke buzzing noise, unlike much tamer reference cards. All these and more enable the absolute best in overclocking potential and experience.
Hybrid Air/Liquid Thermal DesignAll-new innovation cools the world’s fastest graphics card, which fits in a 2-slot height. Dedicated liquid cooling for the dual GPUs joins a dust-proof fan that dissipates heat from critical components to knock temps down and increase stability.
The Performance KingTwin HD 7970 GPUs provide the fastest graphics performance of any card currently on the market. Its 6GB GDDR5 video memory means smooth high-count framerates in any PC game available or forthcoming in the near future.
GPU TweakGPU Tweak utility helps you modify and tune clocks, power consumption targets, voltages, and fan performance via an intuitive interface. Detailed specs and actual card status are available with GPU-Z. Monitoring widget provides real-time and detailed multi-parameter info. Automatically check and update drivers and BIOS versions. Sync GPU clocks and voltages for easier overclocking.
Next Generation AMD Eyefinity Technology & AMD HD3DAMD Eyefinity 2.0 features all-new support for stereo 3D, universal bezel compensation, brand new display configurations and an expanded and more immersive field of view. With full support for 3GHz HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 HBR2, the AMD Radeon HD graphics card is set to drive next generation displays at up to 4K resolution. It’s also backed by AMD’s open 3D initiative for stereo 3D gaming and Blu-ray 3D movies.
Refined AMD PowerTune TechnologyDesigned with the most advanced power management features, the AMD Radeon HD graphics card is equipped with the intelligence to convert unused power headroom into extra performance by dynamically controlling clock speeds, allowing gamers advanced performance inside of the power envelope they specify.
Learn more about the ASUS ROG ARES II (ARES2-6GD5)
Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
ROG ARES II (ARES2-6GD5)
Interface
Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer
AMD
GPU
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition x 2
Core Clock
1050 MHz
Boost Clock
1100MHz
Memory
Effective Memory Clock
6600MHz
Memory Size
6GB
Memory Interface
384-Bit x2
Memory Type
GDDR5
3D API
DirectX
DirectX 11
Ports
DisplayPort
4 x DisplayPort
DVI
2 x DVI
Details
Max Resolution
DVI Max Resolution : 2560x1600 D-Sub Max Resolution : 2048x1536
Eyefinity Support
Yes
CrossFireX Support
Yes
Cooler
Hybrid air/ liquid
System Requirements
up to 500W Power Requirement
Power Connector
3 x 8 Pin
Features
Features
Hybrid thermal design: dissipating heat equal to 600W with 2-slot air/liquid cooling
First card with 13% faster and 31 degree C cooler performance than reference GTX 690
Acclaimed DIGI+ VRM joins superior quality 20-phase Super Alloy Power for precise digital control, enhanced performance, reliability, and card longevity
GPU Tweak: modify clock speeds, voltages, fan performance and more, all via an intuitive interface
AMD HD3D Technology
CrossFire X Support
28nm GPU
Form Factor & Dimensions
Card Dimensions (L x H)
Card: 11.8" x 5.5" x 1.8" Radiator: 4.6" x 5.8" x 1.9" Radiator Fan: 4.7" x 4.7" x 1" Tube: 13.4"
Packaging
Package Contents
ARES2-6GD5 1 x CrossFire cable 3 x Power cable 1 x DVI to HDMI adaptor
Additional Information
Date First Available
February 06, 2013
Customer Reviews of the ASUS ROG ARES II (ARES2-6GD5)