ASUS tease ROG Strix RX Vega 56 OC Edition graphics card

ASUS is the first with a custom Radeon RX Vega 56.

@anthony256

Published Aug 23, 2017 8:41 PM CDT
Updated Nov 3, 2020 12:54 PM CST

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It seems ASUS is working with AMD closely on the new Radeon RX Vega series of graphics cards, with ASUS being the first with a custom RX Vega 64 graphics card, and now again with RX Vega 56.

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The new ASUS ROG Strix Vega 56 OC Edition 8GB features Aura Sync RGB technology, a triple-fan cooler and 2.5-slot design.

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The card requires dual 8-pin PCIe power connectors, and rocks a DVI connector if you're still running an older LCD.

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We should expect ASUS to launch their new ROG Strix Vega 56 OC Edition 8GB graphics card sometime in September.

ASUS ROG Strix Vega 56 OC Edition 8GB details:

MaxContact Technology that is 2X more contact with GPU for improved thermal transfer.
Patented Wing-Blade IP5X-Certified Fans for maximum airflow and longer fan lifespan.
ASUS FanConnect II equips with hybrid controlled fan headers for optimal system cooling.
Industry Only Auto-Extreme Technology with Super Alloy Power II delivers premium quality and best reliability.
ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED synchronization enables a gaming system personalization.
VR-friendly HDMI ports let you enjoy VR experiences anytime without having to swap cables.
GPU Tweak II with XSplit Gamecaster provides intuitive performance tweaking and real-time streaming.

NEWS SOURCE:videocardz.com

Anthony Garreffa

Anthony joined the TweakTown team in 2010 and has since reviewed 100s of graphics cards. Anthony is a long time PC enthusiast with a passion of hate for games built around consoles. FPS gaming since the pre-Quake days, where you were insulted if you used a mouse to aim, he has been addicted to gaming and hardware ever since. Working in IT retail for 10 years gave him great experience with custom-built PCs. His addiction to GPU tech is unwavering and has recently taken a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.