Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 280
Category: Video Card
Manufacturer: ASUS
Chipset: Radeon R9 280
VRAM: 3 GB GDDR6
TDP: 150W

Asus DirectCU II Radeon R9 280
Chipset
Radeon R9 280
VRAM
3 GB GDDR6
TDP
150W
No price data available
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Overview
Built on the Radeon R9 280, this card carries 3GB of GDDR6 memory. Clocks run from 874 up to 980 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. At 284mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. 3GB of VRAM is tight for modern AAA games — best suited to esports.
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 150 W |
| VRAM | 3 GB |
| Card Length | 284 mm |
| Chipset | Radeon R9 280 |
| Display Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
| Base Clock | 874 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 980 MHz |





