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XFX Double D Radeon R9 270X 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card

SKU CH-DVE4-YXT05

Dual-fan AMD Radeon R9 270X card with 2 GB GDDR5 memory, 1280 stream processors and boost clocks up to 1050 MHz for 1080p gaming

  • Graphics processorRadeon R9 270
  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
  • Shader units1280
  • Highest resolutionANALOG: 2048 × 1536 DIGITAL: 2560 × 1600 (DVI); 4096 × 2160
  • Boost frequency925 MHz
  • Quieter operation up to 13 dB with dual-fan Double Dissipation cooling
  • Core runs up to 7 °C cooler thanks to Ghost Thermal 2.0 design
  • 1280 stream processors on GCN architecture deliver DirectX 11.2 performance
  • 2 GB GDDR5 on 256-bit bus at 5600 MHz effective clock
  • Four-display support via HDMI, DisplayPort 1.2 and dual DVI outputs

Double D Cooling

The XFX Double D Radeon R9 270X is a PCI Express 3.0 graphics card built on the AMD GCN architecture with 1280 Stream Processors. It targets gamers who want factory-overclocked performance at 1080p without moving to a higher tier. The dual-fan Ghost Thermal 2.0 design runs up to 13 dB quieter and 45 degrees cooler than reference coolers.

Upgrade From R9 270

Moving from the standard R9 270 with its 900 MHz base and 925 MHz boost clocks gives an immediate 1000 MHz base and 1050 MHz boost. The jump is worth it when you need consistent frame rates in DirectX 11.2 titles without manual tuning. PowerTune 2.0 keeps clocks stable inside the TDP envelope.

2GB 256-Bit Frame Buffer

The 2GB GDDR5 buffer on a 256-bit bus at 5600 MHz effective delivers enough bandwidth for high texture quality at 1080p. Four display outputs including HDMI, DVI and Mini DisplayPort 1.2 drive multi-monitor setups and 4K desktop work. The frame buffer becomes the limit in modern games that exceed 2GB VRAM allocation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop GPUs & Video Cards, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $168.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).
Boost frequency 925 MHz
Lower than about 99% of the 1,837 comparable items (median 1.89 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXFX
Product lineDouble D
Model nameR9-270A-CDFC
Processor
TDP rating150 W
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Display
Highest resolutionANALOG: 2048 × 1536
DIGITAL: 2560 × 1600 (DVI); 4096 × 2160 (HDMI; DP)
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon R9 270
Memory capacity2 GB
Boost frequency925 MHz
Shader units1280
Core frequency900 MHz
Chipset makerAMD
Graphics seriesAMD Radeon R9 200 Series
Effective memory speed5600 MHz
Memory bus width256-Bit
DirectX support11.2
OpenGL support4.3
Supported displays4
CrossFireX compatibilityYes
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI Express 3.0 x16
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort 1.2
DVI ports1 x DL-DVI-I
1 x DL-DVI-D
Dual-link DVI supportYes
Power
Power input connector6-Pin
Size & build
Card size8.66 in × 4.38 in
Slots occupied2 Slots
Compatibility
Eyefinity supportYes
In the box
In the boxXFX R9-270A-CDFC Video Card
Environment & compliance
Rohs compliantYes
More details
Cooling solutionWith Fan

Questions about this item

Does the XFX Double D Radeon R9 270X 2GB card fit in a standard PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot?

Yes, it installs in any PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot on the motherboard. The dual-fan cooler occupies two expansion brackets at the rear of the case, so verify you have two adjacent slots free.

Which power connectors must be attached during installation, and what is the common mistake?

Connect both 6-pin PCIe power cables from the power supply to the card. The step often missed is seating both connectors fully until they click; a loose cable causes instability or no boot.

How should the Ghost Thermal 2.0 heatsink and dual fans be maintained over time?

Use compressed air to clear dust from the fan blades and heatsink fins every few months. The floating heatsink design relies on open airflow, so keeping the fins clean preserves the 13 dB quieter operation and 45°F cooler temperatures.

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