ASUS Unveils Their GTX 1050Ti Range

The GTX 1050Ti is a budget graphics solution which should offer a good alternative to the RX 460 or perhaps the RX 470. Of course, the performance numbers haven’t been revealed yet and are still under NDA. As expected, NVIDIA decided to forgo the Founders Editions and rely on AIB partners to create their own interesting designs. This is a cogent move because marketing a premium version of a budget graphics card doesn’t make a lot of sense. Thankfully, AIB partners have been able to create a huge range of designs ahead of the launch and there should be something to suit everyone.

Recently, ASUS announced their full line-up for the GTX 1050Ti which includes the Expedition, Dual and Pheonix range. The Expedition series utilises ultra-durable components and attractive design while the dual range has been created to complement the ASUS Z170-A and Z170-PRO motherboards.

Phoenix cards employ a compact design which makes them suitable for a small-form-factor system or ITX build.

ROG Strix series: Cooling performance, reliability, and style
ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1050 are packed with exclusive ASUS technologies, including DirectCU II with a patented dual wing-blade 0dB fan designed to deliver maximum airflow for 30 percent-cooler and three-times (3X) quieter performance, and ASUS FanConnect, which features a GPU-controlled fan header to connect to a system fan for targeted supplemental cooling.

ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and ROG Strix GeForce GTX 1050 feature ASUS Aura Sync, RGB LED synchronization technology that enables complete gaming system personalization when the graphics card is paired with an Aura-enabled gaming motherboard.

Expedition series: Built for non-stop gaming action
ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 feature durable designs for enhanced reliability, making them the perfect choice for heavily used gaming systems. Both graphics cards come with a dual-ball-bearing fan that eliminates the problem of oil drying found in sleeve-bearing fans, resulting in 2X-longer lifespans. With reduced friction, they also run smoother, further improving card lifespan and cooling efficiency.

ASUS operates the iCafé Lab, a testing environment that simulates the unique and demanding conditions found in internet cafés. Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Expedition GeForce GTX 1050 each passed 144 hours of dedicated iCafe Lab tests – including a two-hour reboot test and 15-hour 3D Mark test with heavy loading – certifying them for use as a diskless systems and ensuring they are ready for non-stop gaming performance. ASUS iCafé Lab engineers also subjected Expedition series graphics cards to lengthy stability tests with the most popular games to ensure they deliver the very best gaming experiences.

Dual series: Matching color themes for unique PC builds
ASUS Dual GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Dual GeForce GTX 1050 graphics cards share perfectly matching color themes with ASUS Z170-A and Z170-PRO motherboards, making it easy for users to design and build a great-looking system. Dual series cards are fully compatible with Windows 10 and are also equipped with DirectX 12 to squeeze more graphics performance from the CPU and prevent GPU bottlenecks.

Dual GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Dual GeForce GTX 1050 provide ‘sweet spot’ graphics performance that is ideal for eSports gaming. With optimized dual fans, Dual series graphics cards deliver 2X-greater airflow than reference cards for enhanced cooling performance and a more pleasant gaming and computing environment.

Phoenix series: Compact designs for smaller builds and 2X-longer lifespans
ASUS Phoenix GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and Phoenix GeForce GTX 1050 feature compact designs that makes them the perfect fit for smaller gaming PCs. Phoenix series graphics cards come with a dual-ball-bearing fan that eliminates the problem of oil drying found in sleeve-bearing fans, resulting in 2X-longer lifespans. With reduced friction, they also run smoother, further improving card lifespan and cooling efficiency.