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Sapphire 5870 - My thoughts and impressions

Interesting. I'm contemplating one so I can dump my Triplehead unit (and subsidise the cost of the new card). Is there a displayport->DVI adapter in the box to allow a third DVI monitor to be attached?

[There's something hiding there which looks like it might be an adapter of some kind.]

Thanks,
Andrew McP
 
LOAM said:
I dont have a ruler, @ 11 inches ill have to use something else ;)
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No, no, no, we all know how that works, you'll end up telling yourself have 11" when in reality you only have six, because it makes you feel better about yourself and you think it makes you more attractive to the opposite sex.
 
JediFragger said:
If you have any little obscure questions that the review sites aren't covering them let me know, but please note that my internet access at work is a little 'spotty' so I'll try to get back to you asap.
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How does it perform in eyefinity? Can one 5870 run 3 1920*1080 moitors with respectable FPS or is this all but a gimmick without XFire or the more poweful x2 cards?
 
Thanks for the review@) Looks like a great card so far.

I currently have an 8800GT handling games and HD output (HDTV) and a 9500GT handling the two secondary monitors.

I'm wondering if the 8570 can output using all 4 outputs? ie, DVI, DVI, HDMI and display port at the same time?

If it doesn't it'll become a more awkward buy as I would have to replace the 9500GT too.

Thanks :)
 
Full review here :).
http://www.guru3d.com/article/radeon-hd-5870-review-test/

I got a little excited when I seen them up for sale but after reading the review I won't be switching from my GTX 285 for at least another 6 months, I'm hoping for at least double performance of my GTX 285 with full dx 11 support before I upgrage my gpu, but for sure if I was on a 4870 or less I would be very excited :).
Gotta say thou the power management on these are a great improvement.
 
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11inch? my case can only fit 10.6inch cards D: this card isnt for me then :( but it looks sweet! surprised about crysis warhead tho :( Still gunna wait till the GT300s come out before i even think about getting a graphics card. What is the weight of the card? looks quite bulky..
for the DX11 do you think things like simulation programs, physic programs and stuff will run smoothly? or is it just for gaming?
 
JediFragger said:
Hi all


Overclocking

The overclocking reminded me of the initial batch of 4870's where generally they wouldn't really overclock too well (and the later batches were better). ATi really seem to have pushed the 40nm process hard to get the 850core, so kudos to them. I used the in-built ATi Auto-Tune facility and got 890 on the core (up from the standard 850) and 1250 on the memory (again up from the standard 1200). But let's be honest, the way this card performs you're not gonna need a couple of extra fps here & there (that a small overclock provides) for a long time (unless you're an overclocking nut like I used to be ;)).

For those interested, Vantage scored 18513 when overclocked, which I think isn't too bad considering the small increase of the clocks involved.
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Over on bit-tech the reports where that the 5870 couldn't be overclocked using the beta drivers, using any overclocking tool. Bad card or BS?
 
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