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| Brand: | Sapphire |
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| Wattage: | 550 watts |
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- Maximum graphic adapter memory: 2048 MB
- Graphics adapter memory type: GDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory bus: 256 bit
- Memory clock speed: 5500 MHz
- Graphics adapter chipset: ATI Radeon
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The Sapphire HD 6970 uses a GPU architecture from AMD which features dual graphics engines in one chip, providing massively parallel computing power for graphics and other accelerated applications. Its core clock speed of 880MHz, together with a dedicated high speed interface to GDDR5 memory delivers high performance in this series. Tessellation engines bring three times the performance of the previous generation, and enhanced quality AA and filtering modes bring the highest image quality ever achieved.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
I own two of these cards, just ordered one from amazon to do crossfire in the future.
This graphics card comes on par with the GTX 570 and has a decent go with it. What you get is more video RAM and about the same speed (although the nvidia 570 and radeon 6970 have varied fps on games and who beats who).
Regardless of that, the card overall is robust and comes packaged very well. Sapphire, being one of the best produces of Radeon cards, provide a real bunch of
accesories that come with the 6970. You get a HDMI, some 8 pin extension connectors etc (havent really looked into them yet), DVI-VGA adapter, crossfire bridge, a sapphire gold membership card which provides cool things such as free game downloads etc.
In terms of performance, I've yet to see a game that can push this card, it's a monster and runs very smoothly. Most games I'm running it with stay at 60-65 fps with vsync and if i disable it, it plummets to higher FPS around the 100's with maxed settings and 2560x1440 res.
Black ops - Vsync, 60 fps, disabled, 110 fps
WoW - Vysync, 60+ FPS, disabled, 200 fps.
crysis - Vysync 60 FPS, Disabled, 90 fps.
However the only downside to this card is quite stupid really. Sapphire changed the model, probaby to save costs and the model is not only hideous, but the VGA cooler is way to small for its size. I've considered replacing it but I'm still not sure, considering I haven't even opened the one from amazon yet, I may just test the temps (currently around 38-41 oc idle and 50-55 load).
Overall, good card, cheap for what it provides, although the new design from sapphire does really affect the cooling, especially if you have a system without good airflow.
This graphics card comes on par with the GTX 570 and has a decent go with it. What you get is more video RAM and about the same speed (although the nvidia 570 and radeon 6970 have varied fps on games and who beats who).
Regardless of that, the card overall is robust and comes packaged very well. Sapphire, being one of the best produces of Radeon cards, provide a real bunch of
accesories that come with the 6970. You get a HDMI, some 8 pin extension connectors etc (havent really looked into them yet), DVI-VGA adapter, crossfire bridge, a sapphire gold membership card which provides cool things such as free game downloads etc.
In terms of performance, I've yet to see a game that can push this card, it's a monster and runs very smoothly. Most games I'm running it with stay at 60-65 fps with vsync and if i disable it, it plummets to higher FPS around the 100's with maxed settings and 2560x1440 res.
Black ops - Vsync, 60 fps, disabled, 110 fps
WoW - Vysync, 60+ FPS, disabled, 200 fps.
crysis - Vysync 60 FPS, Disabled, 90 fps.
However the only downside to this card is quite stupid really. Sapphire changed the model, probaby to save costs and the model is not only hideous, but the VGA cooler is way to small for its size. I've considered replacing it but I'm still not sure, considering I haven't even opened the one from amazon yet, I may just test the temps (currently around 38-41 oc idle and 50-55 load).
Overall, good card, cheap for what it provides, although the new design from sapphire does really affect the cooling, especially if you have a system without good airflow.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The graphics card plugged in and worked - just like it should do. I have yet to find a game that really taxes it as most of my games now run at 60+ frames per second on max detail.
The 6970 would be a bit noisy running flat out (at start up the video fan runs for a second or so at full power before calming down, and it's like a hovercraft taking off!) but I've not found anything that pushes the card hard enough to need any where near full cooling. Even under video testing with Heaven DX11 the fan is quite acceptable and in game play I just don't notice it - until I get to a cut scene and the fan speed drops from quiet to a whisper as the load on the video card drops (the fan response really is fast!).
Installation was easy but be aware that this video card is long - it intrudes into a disk bay space on my Antec 300 case, not by much but I wouldn't be able to get a drive in there too. It also needs both an 8 pin feed and a 6 pin feed for power so make sure your power supply is up to the job.
Overall an excellent upgrade that has brought my PC up to a very decent level of performance.
The 6970 would be a bit noisy running flat out (at start up the video fan runs for a second or so at full power before calming down, and it's like a hovercraft taking off!) but I've not found anything that pushes the card hard enough to need any where near full cooling. Even under video testing with Heaven DX11 the fan is quite acceptable and in game play I just don't notice it - until I get to a cut scene and the fan speed drops from quiet to a whisper as the load on the video card drops (the fan response really is fast!).
Installation was easy but be aware that this video card is long - it intrudes into a disk bay space on my Antec 300 case, not by much but I wouldn't be able to get a drive in there too. It also needs both an 8 pin feed and a 6 pin feed for power so make sure your power supply is up to the job.
Overall an excellent upgrade that has brought my PC up to a very decent level of performance.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
If you want detailed reviews about this card search the internet.
What I can tell you is that this is a good, robust and powerful video card !
It can run all games at max on full HD resolution, with outstanding FPS.
Pros/COns about this PARTICULAR model (Saphire):
PROs:
-Cheapest 6970 I have found
CONs:
-The package in which it comes is cheap and minimal, that's why the first PRO.
-Only 1 fan.
-It heats up fast (47-51 idle)/(54-57 browsing sites with video/flash/photos)/(60-75 in games, depending on game). These temperatures, although high, are well in the normal values for the card.
Just make sure it does NOT go over 80-90. It can handle them but in about 1-2 years it will die.
TIPS:
-In normal games that don't stress the card at max, manually set the fan at 50%, it should keep the temperature @ 60. Set it to 60-70% for crysis/BF3 or other HIGH demanding games.
-ALWAYS download and check for the latest ATI drivers, they are still boosting performance in games for this card in each new version.
-In time it will get even hotter, that's because dust will INEVITABLY gather and block the airflow. This is dangerous for video cards, I had a 4890 that ran at 80 degrees for 1 year. Got it cleaned it ran at 60-65, but died 1 week ago after 2 years (last one it was hot and had the dust clog).
To solve this, talk to the company to return the product so it can be cleaned (at least once a year).
What I can tell you is that this is a good, robust and powerful video card !
It can run all games at max on full HD resolution, with outstanding FPS.
Pros/COns about this PARTICULAR model (Saphire):
PROs:
-Cheapest 6970 I have found
CONs:
-The package in which it comes is cheap and minimal, that's why the first PRO.
-Only 1 fan.
-It heats up fast (47-51 idle)/(54-57 browsing sites with video/flash/photos)/(60-75 in games, depending on game). These temperatures, although high, are well in the normal values for the card.
Just make sure it does NOT go over 80-90. It can handle them but in about 1-2 years it will die.
TIPS:
-In normal games that don't stress the card at max, manually set the fan at 50%, it should keep the temperature @ 60. Set it to 60-70% for crysis/BF3 or other HIGH demanding games.
-ALWAYS download and check for the latest ATI drivers, they are still boosting performance in games for this card in each new version.
-In time it will get even hotter, that's because dust will INEVITABLY gather and block the airflow. This is dangerous for video cards, I had a 4890 that ran at 80 degrees for 1 year. Got it cleaned it ran at 60-65, but died 1 week ago after 2 years (last one it was hot and had the dust clog).
To solve this, talk to the company to return the product so it can be cleaned (at least once a year).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
First rate
First rate - but it is large, you should check to see if it will fit in your case.
Excellent performer and fine for what I need it for.
Excellent performer and fine for what I need it for.
Published 14 days ago by Mr. A. Waughington
Excellent Graphics card
Plays all my games @1080p on the highest settings with no problems. Still for 300 quid i think it should! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Skeety CPFC
Fantastic Card
A great card that gives amazing detail, this will take your pc to another level. Before you buy here's 2 things you need to be aware of and need, Firstly this card is 10. Read more
Published 3 months ago by michael
Unparalleled performance.
just bought this card to replace my ATI 5450, And may I say. The performance is unchallenged! Perfection from ATI and Sapphire. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Josh
Almost perfect
This graphics card is amazing. I bought this to replace my Sapphire Radeon HD 5830 and, after a lot of research, decided to go for this rather than a 6950 or 6870. I'm glad I did. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Devious
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