Sapphire 5870 - My thoughts and impressions

[Frenzy]

Guru3d got theirs to 925 core.

They usually send hand picked cards to review sites

 

[Psy-Blade]

OK I've read I could only do tri monitor output with a 5870 1GB.

Hmm, what kind of AT card would suit acting as a video card for the extra monitor (or two >.<). I have no idea when it comes to ATI cards so I need something to run aero, some video and be quiet and light on power. Any help would be appreciated .

 

[carrot1401]

Anyone know if we get DiRT 2 with Sapphires 5850?

 

[wolvers]

They usually send hand picked cards to review sites

Of course. I'm saying that bit-tech must be wrong. Most of the other reviews have some kind of overclock info. Did you read the post I was quoting?

 

[nheather]

I dont have a ruler, @ 11 inches ill have to use something else

So the card is three times the length then

Cheers,

Nigel

 

[LOAM]

So the card is three times the length then

Cheers,

Nigel

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[Frenzy]

Of course. I'm saying that bit-tech must be wrong. Most of the other reviews have some kind of overclock info. Did you read the post I was quoting?

Don't take offense I was just clarifying for people that this wont necessarily be a clock speed you will reach when overclocking your card.

I havent read the bit tech review but saying you cannot overclock a card based on beta drivers is a bit presumptuous... Perhaps they were just saying that they could not show the readers any overclocks due to the current software limitations?

 

[Laney88]

Excelent thanx very much for the review.

 

[RizlaKing]

Thx for the mini Jedi nice to see it from an end user pov .

 

[Richy1204]

quit a bit bigger over the 4890's

 

[JediFragger]

Cheers for the mini review mate.

Really would like to try one but the noise is putting me off. Never bought a 4890 but had a 4870. Is the 4890 louder than the 4870 or about the same?

If you were closer m8 I'd say pop over to check it out

But imo the 4870/4890/5870 are much of a muchness when it comes to noise levels (from memory)

Si

 

[The Asgard]

If you were closer m8 I'd say pop over to check it out

But imo the 4870/4890/5870 are much of a muchness when it comes to noise levels (from memory)

Si

Think I'm going to wait for Vapor X model or other with a quieter cooler. I'm pretty sure I put the 4870 under water due to the noise. It's been a struggle to hold back today. I love shiny new toys.

Enjoy your new card mate and thanks again for the info

 

[JediFragger]

Anytime dude. Grabbed the newer drivers from ATi's site earlier & they work a treat

 

[D13]

Jedifragger, please tell me are you familiar with how loud the 487x2 stock fan is? if so how would you say the 5870 fan compares to it?
thx

 

[EdGey]

nice review fella

 

[Perfect_Chaos]

Jedi could you tell us if you can soft volt it to get the same clocks mentioned by ASUS?.. thanks