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ASUS Strix GTX 980 dual-slot graphics card with twin fans, silver and black finish

ASUS

ASUS STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5 GeForce GTX 980 graphics card

SKU CH-78AT-0A9TW MPN STRIX-GTX980-DC2OC-4GD5

A PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card with a GTX 980 GPU running at 1.18 GHz and 4 GB of 256-bit GDDR5 memory

  • InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
  • GPUGTX 980
  • Core Clock1.18 GHz
  • Memory Size4GB
  • Memory Interface256-Bit
  • 18 GHz core clock drives high frame rates in demanding titles
  • 4 GB GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus handles large textures smoothly
  • DirectCU II cooler runs cooler and quieter under load
  • 0 dB fan mode keeps the system silent during light use
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the GPU

ASUS Strix GTX 980 4GB Graphics Card

The ASUS Strix GTX 980 is a PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card built on the NVIDIA GTX 980 GPU with a 1.18 GHz core clock. It carries 4GB of GDDR5 memory across a 256-bit interface and occupies a dual-slot form factor. The card targets PC gamers who want a factory-overclocked GTX 980 with ASUS DirectCU II cooling. Outputs include HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI for multi-display setups.

Compatibility Check Before Purchase

Verify that your motherboard has a free PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot and that your case can accommodate a card measuring 11.4 inches in length, 5.3 inches in width and 1.6 inches in height. Ensure the power supply delivers enough wattage and the required PCIe power connectors for a 10-phase VRM design. Confirm the operating system supports the GTX 900 series driver stack.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

The DirectCU II cooler uses a fan cooler design that spins up only when the GPU temperature exceeds a set threshold, allowing silent operation during light loads and Blu-ray playback. Under typical gaming loads the 10-phase Super Alloy Power VRM helps maintain stable voltages while keeping temperatures lower than reference designs. Power draw scales with the 1.18 GHz core clock and 4GB GDDR5 memory subsystem.

Highlights

  • 18 GHz core clock drives high frame rates in demanding titles
  • 4 GB GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus handles large textures smoothly
  • DirectCU II cooler runs cooler and quieter under load
  • 0 dB fan mode keeps the system silent during light use
  • PCI Express 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth to the GPU

Specifications

BrandStrix
SeriesGTX 900
InterfacePCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset ManufacturerNVIDIA
GPUGTX 980
Core Clock1.18 GHz
Memory Size4GB
Memory Interface256-Bit
Memory TypeGDDR5
HDMIYes
DisplayPortYes
DVIYes
CoolerFan Cooler
Form FactorPlug-in Card

Questions about this item

Does the Strix GTX 980 include all necessary cables and brackets in the box, or must I buy a power adapter separately?

The card ships as a complete plug-in unit with its Dual Slot cooler installed; no separate bracket or adapter purchase is required for installation.

The model shows a single 1.18 GHz core clock and 4 GB GDDR5 — are there other clock or memory variants I should consider instead?

This SKU is factory overclocked to 1.18 GHz with 4 GB on a 256-Bit bus; no alternative clock speeds or memory capacities exist for this exact model number.

What does the 1.18 GHz core clock actually deliver once the card is seated in a PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot?

The factory boost runs at 1.18 GHz out of the box, giving higher frame rates in games without manual tuning while the DirectCU II cooler keeps temperatures lower than reference designs.

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