ASUS HD 6950 DirectCU II 2GB, PCI-E x16 2.0, DP

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Product details

The HD 6950 DirectCU II is a powerful graphics card designed for demanding applications and gaming. With 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory and a 256-bit memory interface, it offers high bandwidth and fast data processing. The card supports DirectX 11, enabling enhanced graphics rendering and more realistic gaming experiences. Thanks to its active cooling system, the temperature of the graphics card remains stable even under heavy load, promoting the card's longevity and performance. The HD 6950 is equipped with a variety of video outputs, including a DisplayPort and a DVI-I connection, allowing for flexible connectivity to different monitors. With a maximum video resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, it is capable of displaying high-resolution content, making it ideal for multimedia applications and gaming.

  • 1408 shader units for improved graphics performance
  • Active cooling system for optimal temperature control
  • Supports DirectX 11 for advanced graphics requirements
  • Maximum video resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels
  • PCI Express 2.0 for high compatibility with modern systems.

Key specifications

Number of shaders
1408 x
Graphics card model
Radeon HD 6950
Video memory clock
5 GHz
Max. Video resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels
Item number
254093

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Graphics card
Manufacturer no.
90-C1CQ80-S0UAY0BZ
Release date
15.3.2011

Graphics card properties

PCI Express version
PCIe 2.0
Max. Video resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels

Graphics processing unit

Graphics chip (GPU)
AMD Radeon
Graphics card model
Radeon HD 6950
Clock frequency
810 MHz
Number of shaders
1408 x

Video memory

Video memory type
GDDR5
Storage capacity
2 GB
Video memory clock
5 GHz
Memory Interface
256 bits

Cooling properties

Graphics card cooling system
Active cooler

Graphics card technologies

DirectX version
11

Connections

Video connections
DisplayPort (1x), DVI-I (Dual Link) (1x)

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Graphics card» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Gainward
    0.6 %
  • 3.PNY
    1.1 %
  • 4.ASUS
    1.2 %
  • 4.Intel
    1.2 %
  • 4.MSI
    1.2 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Powercolor
    4 days
  • 9.Inno3D
    7 days
  • 10.ASUS
    11 days
  • 10.Sapphire
    11 days
  • 12.AsRock
    12 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Graphics card» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 4.MSI
    5.5 %
  • 5.Gigabyte
    5.8 %
  • 6.ASUS
    6.1 %
  • 7.XFX
    6.2 %
  • 8.Inno3D
    6.7 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good84/100
Very good86/100
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  • Positivehohes Spieletempo
  • Positivesehr viele Anschlüsse
  • Negativelauteste Karte im Test
  • Negativemit 29,6 cm sehr lang
  • Negativebelegt 3 Steckplätze (6 cm breit)

Wer ein großes Spielfeld braucht, etwa bei Rennspielen wie „Colin McRae: Dirt 2, kann gleich ein halbes Dutzend Monitore an die Asus anstöpseln. Außer den Anschlüssen bringt sie dafür auch genug Leistung mit.

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