ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti Direct Cu II Video Card Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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ncix.com I'm quickly becoming a big fan of aftermarket cooled cards. They're often sexier, cooler, and just plain better than their reference equivalents.
The video offers a thorough unboxing and first look at the ASUS GeForce GTX 560 Ti Direct CU II Video Card. The host begins by explaining that this is an aftermarket cooled GTX 560 and explains the purpose of the Direct CU II cooling solution, including direct GPU contact, heat pipes, and a two-fan design. He notes the matte black PCB, the red and silver accenting, and the high-quality metal shroud as part of the premium packaging and build. The unboxing reveals the included software and accessories such as drivers, Smart Doctor software, a color setup guide, and a compact set of adapters for video output and power. Throughout, he emphasizes packaging quality and design choices, including a rigid metal plate for PCIe stability and a unique direct cooling approach that aims to improve thermals. He also discusses practical tradeoffs, like how the exhaust path affects case temperatures versus GPU cooling, and previews a follow-up comparison with the reference GTX 560 Ti for temperature performance. The video closes with confirmation that the card is factory overclocked to 830 MHz core speed and a plug for subscribing for more updates, inviting viewers to stay tuned for the temperature comparison and further testing.
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