Video card ASUS ROG Matrix HD 7970, which we have already mentioned the other day has been announced officially. Presented were just two cards: the “usual» Matrix, as well as modification of Platinum, which operates on a higher frequency. However, on the site of ASUS news on this event today, for some reason has disappeared.

In spite of this, most of the characteristics of the 3D-card has been known for a long time. Remained unknown frequencies that operates core and memory innovations.

So, ASUS ROG Matrix HD 7970 operates at 1000 MHz (1050 MHz mode Boost) for the core and 6600 MHz memory. Platinum modification works at slightly higher frequency: 1050 (1100) MHz and 6600 MHz for the GPU and memory respectively. According to the manufacturer modification Platinum is the “fast” a commercially available version of Radeon HD 7970.

The distinctive features of new products, as we have already mentioned, is the 20-phase voltage regulator DIGI + with support for “technology» Super Alloy Power, the presence of two Octal power connector, connectors, VGA Hotwire for voltage control, as well as a special button on Board accelerator which is responsible for the instantaneous acceleration of the cooling system to the maximum speed. In addition it should be noted the original indication load GPU – on the top of a casing with card logo is ASUS MATRIX, which is backlit, and its color is responsible for congestion on GPU accelerator.

DirectCU II cooling system takes up the space of three expansion slots. It consists of two separate heatsink, four heatpipes and a pair of 100mm fans. In addition, the back of the card is attached a metal plate for better cooling, as well as the design imparts additional rigidity.

On the rear panel housed pair of DVI ports and four outputs DisplayPort.
Manufacturer rated its product at $ 490.