Gigabyte Radeon 4870x2

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Well, I feared that Gigabyte wasn't going to manufacture a 4870x2 since they didn't do one for the 3870x2 but I was wrong. So here it is:

http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_25530016/tm.htm

Specs:

- Graphics Engine: Radeon HD 4870X2 (2x RV770)
- Bus Standard: PCI Express 2.0
- Video Memory: 2GB DDR5
- Engine Clock: 750 MHz
- Memory Clock: 3.6GHz (900MHz DDR5)
- Memory Interface: 256-bit
- DirectX 10.1 & PCIe 2.0
- Crossfire X and UVD

Looks nice, though the card does look quite long though, but I'm pretty sure it will fit in my case, just need to get those annoying cables out of the way.
 
Read the preview on the front page.

The card is 10.5 inches long. The connectors are on the side in the back.

All the cards that will be released on day one will be reference cards. The only difference I can see will be the warranty and the sticker.
 
So...Sapphire, Powercolor, and now Gigabyte are all in. Where's Asus and Visiontek?
 
How long was the 8800GTX? That thing looks fat.

Any idea on pricing yet?
 
aFive said:
How long was the 8800GTX? That thing looks fat.

Any idea on pricing yet?
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Read the [H] article, it has pictures.

GTX 280 = HD 4870 in length = 10.5 inches.........lookee here:The Radeon HD 4870 X2 requires one 6-pin power connector and one 8-pin as well for proper operation. CrossFireX is supported via the single CrossFire bridge connector atop the video card. Comparing sizes, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 and GeForce GTX 280 are exactly the same length at 10.5 inches.

Price is 549 dollars US in the limited listings I've seen.
 
I'll ask him for pics but seriously? Why would I lie about something like that (considering I am ordering oneemyself when it comes on newegg).
 
magoo said:
Read the [H] article, it has pictures.

GTX 280 = HD 4870 in length = 10.5 inches.........lookee here:The Radeon HD 4870 X2 requires one 6-pin power connector and one 8-pin as well for proper operation. CrossFireX is supported via the single CrossFire bridge connector atop the video card. Comparing sizes, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 and GeForce GTX 280 are exactly the same length at 10.5 inches.

Price is 549 dollars US in the limited listings I've seen.
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I guess I am still a tad confused on how well the card would function with P35 chipset.
 
magoo said:
Yes, and Elvis was there at the checkout bagging it up for him.:eek::eek:
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Funny story... there's this mentally handicapped man that works at the grocery store by me (very nice man) and he tells everyone he is Elvis. He especially does it to the ladies, and then does a dance for them just like Elvis and finishes by saying "thank you very much, baby." He should obviously be working at any store that sells video cards. :D
 
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Black PCB FTW.

Magoo, where's the link to the [H] article you're referencing? I couldn't find it, and now I feel retarded.
 
Someone will likely release one that is shorter with dual Zalman like coolers on the GPU cores. Visiontek and Gecube did this for the HD 3870 X2. Powercolor will likely release a non standard card too.
 
Blueagle87 said:
i want a review, not a preview.. :p
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Well.............gotta wait for the NDA to expire, then will come the review.......I'd say probably midnight eastern or 9AM Pacific.

Truthfully, I don't care. The preview was enough for me.....I'm in.:D
 
Haha I'd never put my brand new box on a floor like that.

I like the Powercolor more than the Gibabyte.
 
Want now but thinking it might be better to wait for a non reference better cooling solution version.
 
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