Axial-Tech Fan Design Two tried-and-true Axial-tech fans feature a smaller hub that facilitates longer blades and a barrier ring to increase downward air pressure. Dual Ball Fan Bearings Ball bearings excel at durability and can last up to twice as long as sleeve bearing designs. 2.5-slot Design A carefully designed shroud, heatsink, and heatpipe layout allows the two Axial-tech fans to leverage chassis side-panel ventilation and deliver thermal performance that belies the card s size. Protective Backplate The PCB is reinforced by an aluminium backplate that adds structural rigidity, helping to prevent flex and protect components and trace pathways from damage. Stainless Steel Bracket The mounting bracket of the Dual has been beefed up with 304 Stainless Steel that s harder and more resistant to corrosion. DUAL BIOS Performance mode will let the fans spin up to keep the card running cool all the time. Quiet mode keeps the same power target and top-end settings, but offers a less aggressive fan curve for quieter operation at medium temps. Auto-Extreme Technology Auto-Extreme Technology is an automated manufacturing process that sets new standards in the industry by allowing all soldering to be completed in a single pass. This reduces thermal strain on components and avoids the use of harsh cleaning chemicals, resulting in less environmental impact, lower manufacturing power consumption, and a more reliable product overall. Software Suite Hardware and software come together to let you fully customise your experience and get the most out of your graphics card. GPU Tweak III allows for hardware tweaking and monitoring, and QuantumCloud utilises your spare GPU computing power to generate passive income.