MSI RADEON HD 5870

"MSI Radeon HD 5870 review featuring MSI GeForce GTX 285. MSI Radeon HD 5870 has 24% higher core speed, 54% higher memory speed and 1360 extra Processing Shaders compared to MSI GeForce GTX 285. MSI Radeon HD 5870 has other benefits too such as GDDR5 memory and DirectX 11 while the MSI GeForce GTX 285 which uses GDDR3 and DirectX 10."

MSI RADEON HD 5870

"MSI Radeon HD 5870 is the world’s first and most powerful GPU DirectX 11 and 2nd generation 40nm Vdeo Card. MSI Radeon HD 5870 has 850Mhz Core, 1GB GDDR5 Memory running at 4800Mhz with 1600 units of stream processors. MSI Radeon HD 5870 is the 1st to have DirectX 11 with OpenCL Support (Open Computer Language to execute parallel computing by GPU). MSI Radeon HD 5870 also uses ATi Eyefinity Technology which supports up to 3 monitor outputs simultaneously and independently. MSI Radeon HD 5870 is designed to improve work productivity and provide much better gaming."

"MSI Radeon HD 5870 uses a Military Class Concept which is Solid State Choke, Pure Iron Core, New generation, form-in-one choke, No buzz noise, Higher maximum current output, Better protection of power surge and Designed for overclocking. It also has Solid Capactior with Aluminum Core, 10 years ultra long lifetime, No explosion, Extreme low ESR, Lower Temperature and High efficiency."

MSI RADEON HD 5870 FEATURES

MSI 3-in-1 High Efficiency Fan

"MSI high efficiency fan radiator comes with a heat-pipe, heat-sink and fans. The high-tuned and integrated 2-slot design implementation, not only decreases the GPU temperature rapidly, but also delivers whisper-quiet cooling and ensures quiet operation.(Optional Feature)"

MSI Live Update 4

"MSI Live Update 4 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating."

MSI Solid Capacitor Graphic Card

"MSI Graphics Card products utilities high quality solid capacitor. For the gamers and high-end users, this feature not only means that product has better quality components within, but also provide much stronger support while users want to engage in hard-core tuning."

MSI Vivid Video Technology

"MSI Vivid is an easy tool to enhance image quality. It can helps users to get better image quality in viewing Digital photos, document and games"

DOT Express (Dynamic Overclocking Technology Express)

"MSI DOT Express Technology is the most advanced Dynamic Overclocking Technology Express enabling supreme overclocking, cooling and de-noise performance. It is an advanced overclocking engine, designed to deliver up to 10% extra performance and greatly enhances the synchronized GPU and DDR performance."

MSI Advanced Live Update Online

"MSI Live Update online is designed to automatically download and update the BIOS and driver when there’s a new version online. It helps reduce the risk of getting the wrong file and minimize the trouble of searching the files from MSI website."

HDMI convertible output

"Dual-link DVI convertible output supports Video/Audio signal integration through DVI to HDMI interface, which drivers resolution of a digital display up to 1920x1200 or higher."

HDMI Support

"MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)"

HDCP Support

"The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display."

Blu-ray and HD DVD Support

"Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and DDRIII superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i)."

Meet RoHS regulations

"MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future."

MSI RADEON HD 5870 SPECIFICATIONS

ATI Eyefinity Technology
ATI Stream Technology
40 nm Process Technology
Advanced GDDR5 Memory Technology
2nd Generation TeraScale Engine
Microsoft Windows 7 support
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
Enhanced Anisotropic Filtering
Accelerated Video Transcoding
HDMI 1.3 Support
Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio Support
ATI PowerPlay™ Technology Enhanced Support for GDDR5 memory
ATI Avivo™ Technology Enhanced Unified Video Decoder 2
Graphics Engine - ATI Radeon HD 5870
Bus Standard - PCI Express x16 2.1
Memory Type - GDDR5
Memory Size - 1024
Memory Interface - 256bit
Core Clock Speed - 850
Memory Clock Speed - 4800
DVI Output - 2
HDMI-Output - 1
HDCP Support - Yes
Dual-link DVI - Yes
HDMI Support - Yes
CrossFire Support - Yes

MSI RADEON HD 5870

VIDEO CARD	GPU	CORE CLOCK	MEMORY CLOCK	MEMORY TYPE	MEMORY INTERFACE	SHADER PROCESSORS	DIRECTX
MSI RADEON HD 5870	RV870	850	4800	1GB GDDR5	256	1600	11
MSI GEFORCE GTX 285	GT200B	648	2214	1GB GDDR3	512	240	10
VIDEO CARD	GPU	CORE CLOCK	MEMORY CLOCK	MEMORY TYPE	MEMORY INTERFACE	SHADER PROCESSORS	DIRECTX