TAKE FLIGHT
From top
to bottom, the ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3050 has been designed to push
performance boundaries. A fresh design and more metal surrounds a
grouping of Axial-tech fans that leverage a new rotation scheme. Below
the blades, a larger, more impressive heatsink is ready for the most
demanding thermal loads. The PCB has some new tricks up its sleeves, and
even the backplate has received some performance-boosting changes. For
gamers who want to get the most out of the NVIDIA Ampere architecture,
the latest addition to the ROG Strix stable delivers in every way.
AXIAL-TECH FAN DESIGN
Three cutting edge fans feature a smaller hub that facilitates
longer blades and a barrier ring to increase downward air pressure.
NEW DIRECTIONS
The two side fans spin counterclockwise to reduce turbulence.
And to eliminate unnecessary noise, a stop mode halts all fans when the
GPU temp falls below 42 degrees and power consumption is low.
MAXCONTACT
To get heat up off the die and into the heatsink array to
benefit from the new fan design requires special attention. We use a
manufacturing process that polishes the surface of the heat spreader to
improve smoothness at the microscopic level. The extra flatness allows
for better contact with the die for improved thermal transfer.
2.7-SLOT DESIGN
The heat spreader draws heat up into heatpipes that carry it
through a fin stack that fills most of the cards large, 2.7-slot
footprint.
FRESH SHROUD
In addition to under-the-hood design changes, the ROG Strix
features a new face with metal accents that mirror the design aesthetic
of ROG and ROG Strix motherboards. Textured accents in a greyscale
colorway blend seamlessly into subtle builds or make a striking impact
while the card is vertically mounted and lit by chassis LEDs.
ITS COOLER OUT BACK
Flipping the card around reveals more design improvements. For
enhanced heat dissipation, a wide backplate vent and shortened PCB allow
hot air to escape towards chassis exhaust fans instead of being recycled
back into the cooler. The I/O bracket is made from stainless steel to
protect ports and provide a more secure mount. A conveniently placed
Dual BIOS switch allows quick selection between performance and
quiet mode for basic customization of the cards default behavior
without software. To top it off, an ROG logo with addressable RGB
backlighting adds flair.
FUNCTIONAL FRONT
A new addressable RGB element lines the front edge of the card
and can be customized with Armoury Crate software to sync lighting and
effects with other ROG components. To fulfill the power demands of the
GeForce RTX 3050, an 8-pin power connector is present, along with an
onboard circuit that monitors PSU rail voltage. The circuit is fast
enough to catch any transients that result in the rail voltage dropping
too low. If that happens, a red LED will light up to indicate a power
supply issue.
GPU TWEAK II
The ASUS GPU Tweak II utility takes graphics card tuning to the
next level. It allows you to tweak critical parameters including GPU
core clocks, memory frequency, and voltage settings, with the option to
monitor everything in real-time through a customizable on-screen
display. Advanced fan control is also included along with many more
features to help you get the most out of your graphics card.
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