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2ND GENERATION
RT CORES
2X THROUGHPUT
3RD GENERATION
TENSOR CORES
UP TO 2X THROUGHPUT
NEW
SM
2X FP32 THROUGHPUT
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Maximize the thermal contact surface area on graphics card components
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Airflow packets allow air to move more freely through the heatsink to remove more heat.
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New 180° heatpipe design with selectively positioned heatpipes increases fin contact area by 65% for optimal heat dissipation
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Patented copper base is 25% larger to cover both GPU and RAM area to improve thermal transfer and GPU/RAM cooling.
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Triple 2nd generation HDB fans are installed to optimize airflow, increase cooling performance, and reduce fan noise.
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EVGA's iCX3 fans feature a 2nd Gen optimized HDB active motor for silent 0dB mode, asynchronous fan mode, and a special upraised "E" pattern that further reduces noise
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EVGA's iCX3 fans turn off below 55°C, generation 0dB of noise.
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Smart cut-outs in the PCB improve airflow and reduce exhaust recovery
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