NVIDIA TURING GPU architecture and the RTX platform deliver up to 6x the performance of previous generation graphics cards, bringing the power of real-time ray tracing and AI to games. DirectX 12 enables visual effects and rendering techniques for even more lifelike games. NVIDIA Shadowplay capture and share high-quality gameplay videos, screenshots and livestreams with your friends. Axial-Tech fan design features a smaller fan hub that allows for longer blades and a lock ring that increases downward air pressure. The 2.7-slot design increases the cooling surface to make the most of the two powerful Axial-Tech fans. With 0dB technology, you can enjoy light gaming in relative silence. Auto Extreme technology uses automation techniques to increase reliability. A protective backplate prevents the board from bending and damaging the PCB traces. GPU Tweak II provides intuitive performance optimisation, temperature control and system monitoring. In a 144-hour validation programme, the cards undergo a series of rigorous tests to ensure compatibility with games.