Weird GPU naming - quick question.

[HeftyNugget]

It is well known that there are mutliple versions of almost all GPU's and that it creates general confusion for a typical gamer such as myself.

 

The question is simple.

 

ASUS GeForce GTX980Ti DirectCu 3 Strix OC

and

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti STRIX OC

 

Are these the exact same thing? What is DirectCu?

[Mohenjo]

It is well known that there are mutliple versions of almost all GPU's and that it creates general confusion for a typical gamer such as myself.

 

The question is simple.

 

ASUS GeForce GTX980Ti DirectCu 3 Strix OC

and

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti STRIX OC

 

Are these the exact same thing? What is DirectCu?

weird marketing, get the cheaper one. or the the one without the directCu

[HeftyNugget]

weird marketing, get the cheaper one. or the the one without the directCu

The one with DirectCu is cheaper - but is it the exact same thing?

[Mohenjo]

The one with DirectCu is cheaper - but is it the exact same thing?

DirectCu is the technology asus uses in its cooling. it shouldn't matter just get the cheaper one. because they bothe have the tech 

[Guest]

It is well known that there are mutliple versions of almost all GPU's and that it creates general confusion for a typical gamer such as myself.

 

The question is simple.

 

ASUS GeForce GTX980Ti DirectCu 3 Strix OC

and

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti STRIX OC

 

Are these the exact same thing? What is DirectCu?

They are the same

 

DirectCU is the name of some of Asus coolers. (This is the DirectCU2).

But with the introduction of Maxwell, asus made the "Strix" coolers.

 

But the name of Asus's 980ti is BOTH DirectCU3 and Strix

[HeftyNugget]

Thanks.

[Nineshadow]

DirectCu used to mean that there was only 1 fan.

 

Those 2 GPU-s are probably the same.

[iamdarkyoshi]

DirectCu means direct copper contact with the GPU die (Cu is the elemental symbol for copper). The copper pipes are right on the GPU die without any other plates or whatever between them. It is just marketing wank. Look up reviews for each one (I think the strix fans go bad quickly) and see which one looks the best for you.

[KemoKa]

Strix is just another name for their DCU technology - they call it technology, but if strategic placement of copper heatpipes = technology...

It's marketing.