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Graphics cards Buying Guide: The graphics card is a key performance component, especially in respect to 3D games. Read on to find out what you should look for. Read more...

Graphics Cards

Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2

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Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 X2 3.75

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RRP

$724.00

Review Date

Friday, 22nd of August, 2008

Features

Graphics Card Interface : PCI Express 2.0

What's Hot

Two Radeon HD 4870s in one, unparalleled speed and power for the asking price, it's the most powerful graphics card on the market (which makes it good for boasting)

What's Not

Inconsistent benchmark results (especially in Crysis), power connectors are poorly placed

The Final Word

Despite some mixed benchmark results, the Sapphire Radeon HD 4870 x2 remains an appropriately high-end offering that will satisfy most enthusiasts. However, after the stellar performance of recent ATI cards we can't help but feel a little disappointed.

Graphics Card

Graphics Card Interface

PCI Express 2.0

Graphics Card Type

Plug-in

Maximum Resolution

2560x1600

Chipset Speed

750Mhz

Dual Card Platform

Crossfire

Stream processors

1600

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

2 GB

Memory Speed

GDDR5

Memory Controller

256-bit

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

VGA, DVI Output, HDMI Output

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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