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ASUS STRIX R9 380 DirectCU II OC
Radeon R9 3802GB 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 OC is a mid-range GPU from 2015, suitable for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings, achieving 30-60 FPS in many titles of that era. It competes with NVIDIA's GTX 960, offering similar performance but often consuming more power. This card is best suited for budget-conscious gamers or as an upgrade for older systems.
Pros
- Capable 1080p gaming for older titles
- DirectCU II cooler is effective
- Solid build quality for its time
- Good for budget system builds
Cons
- High power consumption for its performance
- Limited to 2GB VRAM
- Outperformed by newer budget cards
