Asus has exxpanded its Radeon RX 500 lineup with the debut of its wallet-friendly Radeon RX 550. This entry-level card will feature a 128-bit bus, require no power connectors, and be available in 2GB and 4GB models.
Although this is a budget card, priced at only $90 for the 2GB model and $100 for the 4GB version, the company did include a unique non-reference design cooler with an IP5X-certified dust-proof fan. According to Asus’ site, this unique fan design extends the lifespan of the graphics card by 25% through increased dust and particle resistance while efficiently dissipating heat.
Radeon RX 550 is a dual-slot design measuring 182 x 112 x 43mm (LxHxW). Asus’ Radeon-based video cards also support bridgeless CrossFire, FreeSync and Eyefinity.
These cards are produced using Asus’ industry-first Auto-Extreme manufacturing technology. This is a new production process which fully automates every step of PCB manufacturing while giving more precision than before.
Asus also bundles GPU Tweak II and Xsplit Gamecaster with the Radeon RX 550. The software includes the new Gaming Booster function that maximizes graphics performance with a single click. XSplit Gamecaster lets gamers stream or record gameplay right from the in-game overlay.
