Technical Specs | ASUS GTX750-PHOC-1GD5 |
Dimensions | 184.9mm x 115mm x35.8mm |
CUDA Cores | 512 |
Base Clock | 1059 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1137 MHz |
Bus Standard | PCI Express 3.0 |
Video Memory | 1024 MB |
Memory Clock | 5010 MHz |
Memory Interface | 128-bit |
Display Output | D-Sub Output : Yes x 1 DVI Output : Yes x 1 (DVI-D) HDMI Output : Yes x 1 HDCP Support : Yes |
Highlights | · Factory overclocked · Power consumption up to 75W without additional PCI Express power required · ASUS GPU Tweak |
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CUDA and PhysX support delivers better experience in overall |
Further details on the prominent features are described at the back of the packaging. Not only that, there’s a preview image of the actual appearance of the card so end users can get the idea of how the card looks like.
The card is equipped with a dust proof fan for an increased lifespan and a large chunk of gold colored heatsink in the same color scheme as the Z97-Deluxe of ASUS’ latest motherboard line up that we have previously reviewed.
It’s good to see that this card still comes with the good-o VGA port as this benefits those who are still using monitors has VGA input as the only available option.
In place of the usual SLI finger, we’ve noticed there’s a ready slot for a 6pin PCI Express connector. The question then arises as how far can we push this card if there’s a 6pin PCI Express connector available and external power source is supplied to the card via the 6pin PCI Express connector.
Back layout of the card.
Performance Test
Test will be conducted using a card from the red camp at similar price range – the R7 260X. Both cards is installed to our test rig with the following configuration and room temperature of 31C°.
Test Rig Configuration | |
CPU Cooler | Corsair H100i |
CPU | I7 4770K @4.3 GHz |
Motherboard | ASUS Sabertooth Z87 |
Memory | Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB |
Primary Hard Drive | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB |
Power Supply | Corsair AX650 |
Chassis | Bitfenix Ronin |
Display Monitor | Dell U2312HM |
Temperature
Both cards are stressed with FurMark gpu stress test utility for maximum heat output and the outcome is presented in the graph above.
Do note that purpose of this GPU stress test is to check on the highest temperature both cards will reach and this doesn’t represent the temperature you will be getting during gaming session or any other daily usage.
Condition of the dust proof fan after days of our test, you can see more dust particles gathered around the shroud and the side of the ASUS fan sticker instead of the fan blades.
Verdict
ASUS GTX750 OC delivers exceptionally well performance and value, much more than our initial expectation – owning the R7 260X in performance without external power source supplied.
Pros
– Solid build quality
Factory overclocked yet still can be overclocked slightly for a little extra performance
– Delivers good performance with no extra power connectors required
– Comes with VGA port that gives much convenience to users with monitor with VGA connector
– Dust-proof fans, less accumulated dust particles on fan blades
– Suitable for middle ranged small form factor gaming machine
Cons
– Price is a little expensive
– No SLI support
– Limited overclocking capability
Performance wise, the ASUS GTX750 OC did exceptionally well and we don’t have much to complain about. Still, we would say that the price tag of RM519 might be a little expensive but we will not hesitate to recommend it to those who wish to build a middle range gaming PC and has a slightly little extra budget to go for, in exchange for better efficiency. ASUS GTX750 OC is hereby awarded with our Tech Critter Silver Award.