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ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II — 2 GB GDDR5 — 1536 CUDA Cores — DP + HDMI + 2x DVI — Refurbished
ASUS GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II — 2 GB GDDR5 — 1536 CUDA Cores — DP + HDMI + 2x DVI — Refurbished
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🎮 ASUS GEFORCE GTX 770 DIRECTCU II — REFURBISHED GRAPHICS CARD
2 GB GDDR5 • 256-bit Bus • 1536 CUDA Cores • DirectCU II Cooling • Four Video Outputs
📅 Posted on: August 30, 2026 • 🔄 Updated on: October 30, 2026 • 🛡️ Warranty: 30 Days • ✅ Cleaned, inspected, stress-tested, and fully functional in our workshop
$40 CAD
😊 In Plain English
An ASUS card for $40 for a compatible tower, as a backup, and for certain classic games. This GTX 770 DirectCU II has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, a 256-bit bus, and dual-fan cooling. It can also be used for extended display and certain compatible graphics applications.
Before purchasing, be sure to check the space and power supply: stated length of 280 mm, non-Low-Profile card, recommended quality power supply of 600 W for the complete PC, and two mandatory connections: PCIe 6-pin + PCIe 8-pin. Also check the height, thickness, and cable clearance.
It features DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, and DVI-I, with up to four monitors depending on connections and drivers. Its 2 GB of memory and older generation limit modern games: not a purchase for modern gaming, hardware Ray Tracing, or heavy graphics work.
Card opened, heatsink dusted, thermal paste replaced, tested under load and on Windows 11 in our workshop. Installation and appropriate drivers to be performed on your PC. 30-day warranty from the date of billing.
Want all the details? Read the full sheet ↓📖 Full Detailed Sheet
Features, comparison, games, preparation, and conditions fully visible below.
🔎 Key Points to Remember Before Your Purchase
- Exact model: ASUS GTX770-DC2OC-2GD5, DirectCU II range.
- ASUS DirectCU II cooling design: Copper heat pipes in direct contact with the GPU and dual fans to dissipate heat. Temperature and noise also depend on the case ventilation and load.
- Wide 256-bit memory bus and CUDA cores: 256-bit interface, stated bandwidth of 224.3 GB/s, and 1536 CUDA cores. An older dedicated card for compatible graphics applications and extended display.
- Four original video outputs: 1× standard DisplayPort, 1× HDMI, 1× DVI-D, and 1× DVI-I. Multi-screen display depending on connections and drivers.
- Power and dimensions — prerequisites: stated length of 280 mm, non-Low-Profile card for a tower with sufficient space. Free PCIe x16 slot and recommended 600 W power supply with 1× PCIe 6-pin connector AND 1× PCIe 8-pin connector. Both connections are necessary; check the complete PC power supply before purchasing.
- Older card with 2 GB of video memory: a choice to consider for certain older or lighter games, not to rely on recent AAA games. Check the game version and drivers.
- Strict prohibition of mining: cryptocurrency mining is prohibited according to our detailed warranty policy below.
💳 SECURE PAYMENT METHODS TO CHOOSE FROM
🟢 Option 1: Payment via PayPal — Fast Shipping
Accelerated processing: As soon as the transaction is confirmed by PayPal, your graphics component is placed in a sealed antistatic protective bag and handed over to the delivery service the same day or the next business day at the latest.
An ASUS GTX 770 DirectCU II card for only $40 CAD: the budget keeps some life for games!
🟡 Option 2: Direct Payment by Credit Card (Via the website's secure gateway)
Security administrative delay: Payment verification may take up to 3 business days before the item is released for shipping.
Accepted payment methods: cash, debit card, credit card, and PayPal.
📜 STORE POLICY — LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE
To maintain our low prices on our used accessories and components tested in our workshop, our establishment applies the following administrative policies:
🚫 Final Sale:
Our spare parts and refurbished components are subject to a final sale. No cash refund will be granted after the transaction, without exception.
🔄 Authorized technical recourse:
If a defect related to internal hardware electronics appears during the warranty coverage period, our technical team will apply the following solutions, in order of priority:
- Free repair of the component in our technical service workshop.
- Full exchange of the item for a refurbished product equivalent in specifications and value if the repair proves unfeasible.
- Issuance of a named store credit applicable in-store if no equivalent is available in inventory.
⏱️ Support times:
Any opening of a service file or warranty follow-up request is processed diligently by our technicians within a maximum of 48 business hours. This timeframe does not guarantee a completed repair.
🧾 Presentation of the invoice:
The presentation of your original billing document is strictly mandatory for the application of the warranty terms. Please keep it carefully in your records.
📦 Mail-order purchase: All shipping and postal costs related to the secure return of the component to our technical service center in Repentigny remain the exclusive financial responsibility of the customer.
🏪 In-store purchase: bring your item and your invoice.
📞 To reach our service workshop: 514-394-7794. Our technicians answer your questions from Tuesday to Sunday, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
📅 This graphics card at launch vs today
| Transaction context | Model year | Estimated price (CAD) | What to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical MSRP (Launch) | 2013 | ~450 to 520 $ | At launch, the GeForce GTX 770 positioned itself in NVIDIA's high-end segment. |
| Standard Used Market | Variable used | 30 to 70 $ | Preparation, history, and warranty vary by listing. |
| Our Repaired & Refurbished Price | Today | 40 $ | The value of professional service: Card fully opened, heatsink dusted, thermal paste replaced, tested in a modern Windows environment by our technician and covered by our 30-day warranty. |
Indicative estimates kept from the sheet, without current market report. Prices vary by version, condition, and seller. Upon its introduction, the DirectCU II edition from ASUS represented a major investment for computer enthusiasts. Today, for $40 CAD, you enjoy a dedicated card tested in our workshop with a 256-bit memory bus.
📋 Detailed technical specifications
Functional checks performed by our technician in our workshop.
- Manufacturer / range: ASUS DirectCU II • 2013 generation.
- Graphics processor (GPU): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 (Kepler architecture core "GK104").
- Internal rendering engine: 1536 CUDA technology calculation cores.
- GPU frequencies indicated in the sheet: base 1046 MHz, Turbo Boost 1085 MHz. These values are not established here as the exact frequencies of the ASUS OC version nor as individual measurements of this copy.
- Dedicated video memory (VRAM): 2 GB of GDDR5 type memory.
- Interface and memory bus: 256-bit, stated bandwidth of 224.3 GB/s (effective memory frequency of 7010 MHz).
- Hardware interface type: PCI Express 3.0 x16, backward compatible with PCI Express 2.0 subject to system compatibility. Also check the BIOS, power supply, and available space: the connector alone does not guarantee PC compatibility.
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Connectivity and physical video outputs:
- 1× standard DisplayPort.
- 1× standard HDMI Type A port.
- 1× digital DVI-D port.
- 1× DVI-I port, digital or analog via compatible adapter.
- Multi-screen display: up to 4 monitors depending on connection and graphics driver configurations; resolutions and frequencies to be checked according to screens.
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Power specifications and connectors:
- 1× PCIe 6-pin connector + 1× PCIe 8-pin connector. Both must be connected to the power supply.
- Suggested overall power supply for the PC: 600 W minimum, quality, and adapted to the rest of the configuration.
- Physical dimensions of the card: stated length of 280 mm, not presented as an individual measurement. Check internal space, height, thickness, and cable clearance before purchasing; this is not a Low-Profile card for SFF.
- Cooling: ASUS DirectCU II, dual fan, and copper heat pipes.
- Operating system compatibility: tested functional under Windows 11 in the driver environment configured by our technician. Windows 10: check appropriate drivers. The workshop test does not guarantee all configurations; this older hardware no longer benefits from continuous new software updates.
- Exact factory reference (Model): ASUS GTX770-DC2OC-2GD5.
Frequencies and bandwidth kept as indicated features in the sheet; not measurements of this copy. No measured noise level or temperature is provided.
🔄 Raw power comparison — GeForce GTX 770 vs equivalents
Historical graphics benchmarks attributed to PassMark G3D Mark in the sheet.
| Graphics card model | Release year | Memory Quantity / Type | Indicative PassMark score | Historical market segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 | 2013 | 2 GB GDDR5 / 256-bit | ~2,400 points | Lower-end version from the same year |
| AMD Radeon R9 280X | 2013 | 3 GB GDDR5 / 384-bit | ~3,100 points | Competing model with very close power in these benchmarks |
| ⭐ ASUS GeForce GTX 770, this product's model | 2013 | 2 GB GDDR5 / 256-bit | 3,200 points | Our reference model (Kepler architecture) |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | 2013 | 3 GB GDDR5 / 384-bit | ~4,200 points | Higher-end version of the same generation |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 2016 | 4 GB GDDR5 / 128-bit | ~4,500 points | Entry-level model of a later generation |
Proportional graphic, scale of 0 to 4,500
GTX 760: ≈ 2,400
Radeon R9 280X: ≈ 3,100
⭐ ASUS GTX 770: 3,200
GTX 780: ≈ 4,200
GTX 1050 Ti: ≈ 4,500
Source indicated in the sheet: videocardbenchmark.net. Existing values kept without update or new verification; date and version not documented here. These are not results of this copy. They serve as benchmarks and do not guarantee gaming performance. A higher score does not mean an identical gain in every game; drivers, processor, RAM, and settings influence the results.
🎯 Recommended uses and actual capabilities of the card
The GTX 770 DirectCU II is a Kepler generation NVIDIA card launched in 2013. Its ASUS dual-fan cooling and copper heat pipes made it a model intended for graphics performance enthusiasts. Today, it can return to service for the compatible uses below.
✅ This graphics card is suitable notably for:
- Office acceleration and multi-screen: extend your workspace for emails, spreadsheets, and folders, up to 4 monitors depending on connections and drivers.
- Replacement and backup: restore dedicated display to a compatible tower whose original card is defective or whose processor does not have integrated graphics.
- Multimedia and light editing: 1080p videos, light editing or graphics editing depending on software, codec, and the rest of the PC.
- Retro, classic gaming and emulation: some older games, 2D titles such as Stardew Valley, Terraria, Among Us, emulators, Roblox or Minecraft, after checking the requirements of the chosen version.
❌ This card is NOT designed for:
- Recent AAA games at maximum settings: the 2 GB of VRAM and older architecture limit the possibilities.
- Modern hardware Ray Tracing features.
- Intensive 4K professional editing, artificial intelligence or heavy 3D rendering.
🎮 Gaming performance analysis
This older card can be interesting for classic entertainment in 1080p. Results depend on the processor, RAM, drivers, settings and the game version. No measured FPS per game is provided for this item.
- ✅ Recommended for: retro games, 2D indies, emulators and small browser games. Minecraft Java and League of Legends: check the requirements and drivers of the version used, and adjust the view distance and settings.
- ⚠️ Check on a case-by-case basis: Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) and Fortnite, with no guarantee of operation or fluidity even with reduced settings. Do not extrapolate results from older versions.
- ⚠️ Distinguish the editions: GTA V Legacy and The Witcher 3 Classic should not be confused with the Enhanced or next-gen versions, which are more demanding and not recommended here.
- ❌ Not recommended: Cyberpunk 2077, recent versions of Call of Duty and other current demanding titles.
🎯 For a modern gaming system, our team can guide you toward a more suitable card or tower: 514-394-7794.
✅ Preparation and testing in the workshop
Card opened, heatsink dusted, thermal paste replaced, cleaned and inspected. Tested under stress-test and operation under Windows 11 with the drivers from the workshop station.
The drivers from the test station are not delivered installed on your PC: installation and configuration will be necessary on your system.
💻 Before installation
Check the PCIe x16 slot, the BIOS, the space for the stated length of 280 mm and the recommended quality power supply of 600 W minimum for the complete PC, with its two 6-pin + 8-pin connectors. Also check the height, thickness, cable clearance, drivers and connections of your screens. A PCIe x16 slot does not guarantee full compatibility on its own. If in doubt, contact us before purchasing.
📦 Card delivered in sealed antistatic protection. Fast shipping, tracked package and reinforced packaging.
🛡️ TERMS OF THE 30-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Our 30-day limited professional warranty takes effect automatically on the exact billing date of the graphics card.
❌ Hardware exclusions from the warranty (Cases not covered by the workshop):
Windows and installed programs are excluded from the warranty.
This protection exclusively covers the original hardware electronic operation of the graphics card. It expressly and without exception excludes the following situations:
- Software conflicts, operating system conflicts, registry conflicts or incorrect or corrupted installations of graphics driver files by the user (driver anomalies on the chosen system are not attributable to the hardware component).
- Malfunctions caused by the accidental introduction of liquids, beverages or by exposing the card to excessive moisture.
- Mechanical physical breakage resulting from an accidental fall, impact, shock, deformation of the casing or improper handling during connection to the customer's motherboard (scratched PCIe pins, forced power connectors, manually broken fan).
- Any sign of blatant negligence, abusive use or manifest lack of hardware maintenance (heatsink obstructed by an extreme accumulation of dust).
- Hardware modifications made to the circuit board, changes to the original cooling system or the DirectCU II shroud without the written consent of our technician.
- The original manufacturer's identification labels, barcodes or device serial numbers having been modified, altered, scratched out or erased.
- Internal or external security seals applied by our refurbishment workshop broken, cut or removed.
- Direct physical damage caused to the card's external connection ports (DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort) by forced insertion of unsuitable cables or at a bad angle.
- Component failures or overheating caused by external environmental factors (power grid surges, lightning, short circuits coming from an inadequate or defective power supply unit from the customer).
- Display anomalies caused by computer virus or malware infections occurring on the customer's computer operating system.
- Resolution or unsupported refresh rate incompatibility issues occurring with poor-quality monitors or video conversion cables purchased by the customer afterwards.
- Loss of computer data or interruption of work on the connected PC during the installation or use of the component.
- Support costs related to the configuration of the graphics card's display functions under the user's control panel (manual resolution adjustment under Windows or Linux).
- Hardware interventions, adjustments or maintenance attempts performed by a third-party computer workshop or a person not authorized by our store.
- Inappropriate, abusive or intensive use outside the card's original specifications, including but not limited to cryptocurrency mining (strictly prohibited), intensive shared computing or forced GPU overclocking (overclocking).
♻️ LET'S GIVE OUR COMPUTERS A SECOND LIFE
Repairing and reusing computers and their components helps reduce waste and make computing more accessible. This refurbished card can return to service in a compatible tower rather than being prematurely thrown away.
CALL BEFORE THE TRASH! Let's discuss the possibilities of repair, reuse or responsible recycling depending on the hardware.
So that future generations do not pay the price of past generations.
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📞 514-394-7794
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🕒 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
✅ Computer component completely cleaned, inspected under a test bench and tested functional by our workshop technician
🚀 Delivered in sealed antistatic protective packaging, ready to be installed in your system
📦 Fast shipping, tracked package and reinforced protective shipping packaging
Card sold separately: hardware installation and appropriate drivers to be performed on your computer.
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