With an overclocked "Big Maxwell" chip, ZOTAC's GeForce GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme Graphics Card is geared towards high resolution gaming at fast frame rates. With its 2816 CUDA cores clocked at 1253 MHz and 6GB of GDDR5 vRAM coupled with a 384-bit interface, the GTX 980 Ti packs quite a processing punch. The AMP! Extreme also has overclocked memory, clocking in at an effective 7220 MHz. The CUDA cores are arranged using NVIDIA's Maxwell architecture, allowing the GPU to operate using less power while generating less heat than the previous generation Kepler architecture. Operating at full tilt during intense gaming sequences, the card will never draw more than 250 watts of power.
The front panel of the card features a variety of outputs. There are three DisplayPort outputs in addition to an HDMI output and a DVI output. 4K resolution can be output through the DisplayPort and HDMI terminals. Even if the card is connected to a lower resolution display, the GTX 980 Ti can use technologies like DSR and MFAA to leverage the extra resolution for a higher quality image. The GTX 980 Ti is not just about high-resolution gaming. Computationally intensive programs can utilize the GPU's 2816 cores to accelerate tasks using CUDA or other APIs.
For cooling, Zotac's AMP! Extreme card features their IceStorm cooler with triple 90mm multi-angle fans. The fans force air through the heatsink, dissipating excess heat and cooling the GPU and its surrounding components. A metal backplate improves heat dissipation and increases the structural rigidity of the card when mounted. Because this type of cooler recirculates thermals back into the case, the card is best suited to tower cases with adequate and unrestricted airflow.
Note: The benefits of SLI will vary based on component configuration.
