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ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II 4 GB
Radeon R9 3804GB GDDR5190W221mm970 MHz BoostPCIe 3.0
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ChipsetRadeon R9 380
Chipset MakerAMD
SeriesRadeon R-Series
Base Clock970 MHz
Boost Clock970 MHz
Stream Processors1792
Launch DateJun 18, 2015
About This Product
The ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II 4 GB is a mid-range GPU from AMD's R-Series, suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in older titles, or low to medium settings in more demanding modern games. It offers performance comparable to NVIDIA's GTX 960. This card is best suited for budget-conscious gamers looking for an entry-level 1080p experience.
Pros
- Adequate 1080p performance for older games
- 4GB GDDR5 memory for texture handling
- DirectCU II cooling for quieter operation
Cons
- Struggles with modern games at high settings
- Higher power consumption than newer cards
- Limited future-proofing for new titles
