The ASUS TUF RTX 4070 SUPER OC:
Architecture:
As a reminder, the cards in the “TUF Gaming” series are more affordable than those in the “ROG” range, particularly with the “STRIX” models. Personally, it’s a range that we’ve come to appreciate more and more, and one that, outwardly, plays on sobriety, as you’re about to discover. Visually, ASUS has retained a design similar to the previous TUF Gaming series boards.
This RTX 4070 features 7168 CUDA cores, 20% more than the RTX 4070, and a TSMC 4 nm manufacturing process with a 220 watt TGP. In terms of memory, it features 12 GB of 192-bit GDDR6X memory, which translates into a bandwidth of 504 GB/s.
The bundle of this ASUS TUF :
As you can see from the photos below, the box for our copy of the TUF Gaming RX 7700 XT OC follows the usual color code of ASUS models. The model number is at the bottom right of the box on a red background, as befits AMD. The packaging is imposing, but less voluminous than that of the ASUS TUF Gaming RX 7700 XT OC Edition.
On the rear, ASUS highlights the PCB design, the cooling system and its GPU Tweak III overclocking software, which we’ll come back to later this week. The opening is on the side, where we find our graphics card perfectly protected in a block of foam. The bundle includes a quick installation guide and a vertical support to place in your case to hold your graphics card horizontally. It can also be used as a Phillips screwdriver.
This is a “custom” card, i.e. with a PCB and cooling system specific to AMD’s partner brand, in this case ASUS.
Cooling :
The TUF Gaming RTX 4070 SUPER OC Edition boasts a cooling system consisting of three 92 mm fans. The design of this TUF model is visually very pleasing and features a few touches of RGB backlighting. The gray color of the aluminum casing will match any motherboard and any case. It’s simple and effective, just the way we like it.
Axial-tech fans run on double ball bearings, increasing the volume of air passing through the radiator. The result is higher temperatures and reduced noise pollution. The two side fans turn counter-clockwise. The aim is to minimize turbulence and maximize air dispersion through the radiator.
These fans have 11 blades and will remain at rest when the board is not in use, and vice versa. They become active again when the temperature requires it. As you can see, the hot air escapes through the top edge of the board, through the bracket and also through the aluminum backplate cut out at the end. In fact, the PCB is much shorter than the heat sink. The radiator ends at the PCB’s two power connectors.
As previously mentioned, the rear of the board is protected by an imposing grey backplate. Its role is to prevent the PCB from twisting, but it also plays a role in heat dissipation, with the presence of pads between it and the PCB. We’ll be able to judge the temperature of the latter during our tests. In terms of thickness, our sample occupies 3 slots.
The board also features a dual BIOS: Pmode (performance) and Qmode (quiet). By default, Pmode is selected, and in our opinion, this is the best choice, even if the differences between the two BIOS are virtually non-existent.
Connectors :
The board is powered by 16-pin mini-connectors (12 4). As mentioned above, NVIDIA’s bundle includes an adapter allowing two 8-pin connectors to be plugged in, for those who don’t have a compatible power supply.
Finally, the board’s video outputs include three DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port. See you in the coming weeks for a review of NVIDIA’s RTX 4070 SUPER Founders Edition. As for pricing, ASUS has announced an MSRP of 844.99 euros in Europe, more on that in the conclusion.
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