TouchMyBox
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It's almost silent next to my cpu fan, and two system fans. I hear it slightly when stressing it out, but that's it. No overclocking as of yet.
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Technosteve
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can i touch it?
TouchMyBox
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So I overclocked it to the maximum amount that the CCC would allow, booted up Crysis Warhead's Shoreleave level in dx9, with all gamer settings w/ enthusiast shaders. The frame-counter spent most of it's time at 60.... This thing is a beast. Now that it's overclocked, I can hear it while gaming, but it's definitely at an acceptable level.
I can only imagine how happy I'll be with it if ATI manages to squeeze any more performance out of it with driver updates (the drivers which came with it are a modified version of 9.8, i tried downloading 9.9 and it doesn't support it)
I can only imagine how happy I'll be with it if ATI manages to squeeze any more performance out of it with driver updates (the drivers which came with it are a modified version of 9.8, i tried downloading 9.9 and it doesn't support it)
Im impressed. Well done and you have made up my mind. ATI it is for me.TouchMyBox said:
edit:HIS HD 5870 1GB GDDR5 Video Card Unboxing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNFkENcaJV4&feature=sdig&et=1253905725.28
IMACOMPUTA
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RavenFox said:
Wow, that guy is a tool.
... just jealous
All this has just convinced me even more that I'm gonna get one, but I'm waiting for the Vapor-X version (maybe vapor-X 5870X2), because i can't stand noise.
The fact that i don't even have any fans on my 8800GT's (just a really good heatpipe & heatsink aftermarket solution) alone proves that i really really don't like shitty fans that whir all the time.
The fact that i don't even have any fans on my 8800GT's (just a really good heatpipe & heatsink aftermarket solution) alone proves that i really really don't like shitty fans that whir all the time.
Wag
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Well it won't fit in my case and probably most people's cases's out there. You need an E-ATX case for that for sure. Does that even make sense for them to do that? If nvidia puts out a GT300x2 at the same size of their biggest cards today I think there is the potential for them to win this round.bee said:lol length
better coolers
Dark Stalkers
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Jesus fucking christ
Technosteve
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i can fit two of thos 5870x2 in my case since my case is fucking huge.
fistfulofmetal
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jesus. i was able to move my HDD case mount over and i should have ohh about 5 or 6 more inches to play with. i'm still not sure this thing will fit :lol
Wag
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I don't understand their thinking. I know this is the reference design, but since most graphics card companies just build right off that so we'll see pretty much exactly a 5870x2 come to market- but...who'll buy it?!?! In the beginning it will sell out, but the average gamer won't buy it because they obviously can't use it- and even people like me who own cards like a GTX295 and was considering it can't use the thing either. The thing is, I don't consider myself "an averager gamer" and I still can't fit a card of that length in my case.
Sigh...
Sigh...
fistfulofmetal
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I WILL MAKE IT FIT.
kyo_daikun
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I would prefer a bigger girth than length...
But seriously maybe card manufacturers should consider making them fatter rather than longer.
But seriously maybe card manufacturers should consider making them fatter rather than longer.
MickeyKnox
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The size is fine, anybody in the market for absolute bleeding edge GPUs has to have a full tower and/or be handy with a rotary tool.
fistfulofmetal
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anyone have the length of the card? like in inches?
TouchMyBox
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MickeyKnox said:
Pretty much, besides these things look bigger in these pictures than in reality (for me at least). I was concerned about the length of the 5870 when i bought it, and it turned out to be only a little longer than my 8800gt. :\
bee said:
You have good taste, my friend. Lian Li is the shit.
Wag
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Oh really? So I'm the exception to that? You think the GTX295 isn't a popular card for no reason?MickeyKnox said:
Personally I'd rather not have to spend the extra money, time and effort to remove everything from my tower, spend $130 for a new full sized one like the HAF 932, then move everything over. I'm just not going to going to bother until I'm ready to upgrade my whole setup- my tower is a pretty good one as it is now. If ATI had more sense and used sandwich type cards for their dual-gpu cards like nvidia did for their first batch, rather then this insanely long card we wouldn't be seeing all this bitching- and be prepared- this is just the beginning.
I don't expect their current iteration of the 5870x2 to sell well, and eventually they will have to introduce a shorter version.
TouchMyBox
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They do have a shorter version, it's called the 5870, and if that's still too large, there's the 5850. It's not like you're compromising on performance on these cards, they're all beasts. the x2 cards are and always will be for the top tier of enthusiasts, and those people make sure they have the room not only for huge graphics cards, but for 10 fans, watercooling and their RAID 0 array.
SlipperySlope
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Looks like a beast. ATI is really kicking ass lately.
Clearly you dont know shit. Regardless of the length (5870X2) will still fit in a normal ATX case and will all the standard requirements.Wag said:
As for sandwich versus single PCB design, wonder why Nvidia finally switched to the latter .. hmm .. its because it lowers costs, ultimately to the consumer.
SapientWolf
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You have to qualify that, because not every ATX case is built the same. I have ATX cases where the 4850 barely fits.irfan said:
Dying to know if you can cram a 5850 or 5870 into a Shuttle G chasis or not. Really thinking about finally putting together a 1080p HTPC w/ Decent Gaming compatibilities. My guess is theyll probably fit into that new i7 one, but $600 is way too much for a barebones.
Might be time to give up on shuttle and just go the matx route, but that's more expensive than most of the prebuilt previous generation shuttles, but seemingly a bit cheaper for x58 architecture.
Might be time to give up on shuttle and just go the matx route, but that's more expensive than most of the prebuilt previous generation shuttles, but seemingly a bit cheaper for x58 architecture.
Bluemercury
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how big is the 5870x2 compared to the "normal big" 5870?
Bluemercury
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im thiniking of getting a new desktop amd based with the phenom x4 965 with a nine hundred antec case, i wonder if this beast will fit.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
What kind of small as fuck ATX do you have? I have a GTX295 and I definitely have extra room. Also, using the sandwhich dual PCB mode adds over 70 dollars to productions costs.Wag said:
It will. I used to have that case and a 4870x2 would fit with about an inch to spare. Worst case you will have to remove the drive bay.Bluemercury said:
fistfulofmetal
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Minsc said:
Joy. shouldn't be any issue than. But the fact that it's got power outlets on the side is a little concern, the 6pin plugs stick out a little bit. but like i said
I'LL MAKE IT FIT.
MWS Natural
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Minsc said:The 5870 will fit in my mATX case, with plenty of room to spare, you don't need a full tower for it
I read on one review it measure a little over 11.1 to be exact, so I'd figure 11 1/4" to be safe.
What case do you have? My Vapor X 4890 barley fits in my Lanbox Lite.
bee said:
Think you're wrong actually. That is not the 5870X2 with better cooling. That is the 5850X2.
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/news/video/ati-radeon-hd-5870-x2-images-surface/
brain_stew
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vesp said:
The 5770 might be what you're waiting for then. GTX275/4890 performance, full DX11 compatible but in a much smaller package and with around half the power draw.
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