AMD Radeon HD 5870 1 GB GDDR5

[Solaris17]

they more than likely overclock so badly because ATI probably dropped the vcore and mem volatage to a minimum to keep the temperature in check and didn't want to take chances on the cards release, now since the card supports software voltage control then maybe wiz can push it to its limits . . . ..


unless he has to send it back to ATI or another reviewer

w1zz has like godlike contracts with these companys he doesnt have to send back or pass anything on because he has the CEO's child in his closet taped up. idk its a sticky situation lots of grey and lawyers with bats and such

 

[mdm-adph]

The only thing that really impresses me is the idle power consumption. Other than that, this really isn't what it was hyped up to be IMO. Oh, and that it's priced about $100 higher than everybody was thinking.

Apparently we've been reading different articles for the past few weeks -- everything that I've seen said the 5870 would be $399 and the 5850 would be $299, so actually these cards are cheaper.

 

[mudkip]

amd is awesome

 

[legends84]

Wow......

 

[newtekie1]

as soon as there are cards. afaik noone has any yet

How did you get HD5850 performance numbers if you don't have one yet? Just curious.

 

[Thrackan]

How did you get HD5850 performance numbers if you don't have one yet? Just curious.

He lowered clocks to specification of the HD5850 and disabled some units (don't remember what units). It's mentioned in the review

 

[Solaris17]

How did you get HD5850 performance numbers if you don't have one yet? Just curious.

he downclocked it and disabled some of the SIMDS

 

[W1zzard]

he downclocked it and disabled some of the SIMDS

which is exactly the same thing amd is doing when they make the hd 5850

 

[Solaris17]

which is exactly the same thing amd is doing when they make the hd 5850

which means their may be a way to flash it like the 4860 ES mistakes?

 

[Thrackan]

which is exactly the same thing amd is doing when they make the hd 5850

Might I understand that as an implication that we might be able to "unlock" some HD5850's?

 

[Solaris17]

Might I understand that as an implication that we might be able to "unlock" some HD5850's?

ha i beat you!!!

sorry i was just happy because their are like a million ninja posts in this thread and i already got beat answering newtekie

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

The picture is good, NVIDIA toppling over, ATI ruling the checkmate, we will see how long that will last.

 

[Thrackan]

I do wonder a tiny bit about the air vents: maybe they are meant to get some air from the fan to the parts behind the fan... That would be the only thing I could think of...

 

[TheMailMan78]

Well I see just about what I expected. However I think with a little driver maturity and a few DX11 games these cards will really shine.

With that being said I think this is a short victory for AMD/ATI. I think the Nvidia camp will blow these out of the water VERY soon. The only thing we can hope/pray for is a major price cut on these babys. When that happens Ill buy one for sure!

 

[Xajel]

I used to see folding performance for new gpu's and cards.. why there's no one here ?

I know the HD 5000 may need an update to the GPU client ( ATi side ) duo to the changes in the arch. of shaders, but at least what it will give us using current version of it...

I hope I see it soon

 

[Thrackan]

Well I see just about what I expected. However I think with a little driver maturity and a few DX11 games these cards will really shine.

With that being said I think this is a short victory for AMD/ATI. I think the Nvidia camp will blow these out of the water VERY soon. The only thing we can hope/pray for is a major price cut on these babys. When that happens Ill buy one for sure!

On pure performance, the 300 series is bound to blow the crap out of these cards.
Thing is, both the pricing (which will be dropped by the time nVidia answers this) and the power consumption makes these cards very attractive to a certain group.

Afaik, ATi is still doing "sweet spot" marketing, which means not aiming for the ultimate über high-end card whatever the consumption and cost may be, but bringing cards exactly like these: fitting in today's high-end section and tomorrow's mid- to high-end section of the market.

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

This card is really not that much improved over last generation, but remember drivers for this card are still in their infancy.

 

[kid41212003]

I do wonder a tiny bit about the air vents: maybe they are meant to get some air from the fan to the parts behind the fan... That would be the only thing I could think of...

It houses a pair of Pratt & Whitney F119 low-bypass turbofans.

 

[Thrackan]

It houses a pair of Pratt & Whitney F119 low-bypass turbofans.

I know I'm missing a joke here

 

[W1zzard]

Might I understand that as an implication that we might be able to "unlock" some HD5850's?

no, they will make sure it's properly locked. unless they want it to be unlockable

 

[Thrackan]

no, they will make sure it's properly locked. unless they want it to be unlockable

Got a point there... Any manufacturer that still doesn't realise users will do everything to their hardware after all this time of overclocking and unlocking madness surely has a thick skull

 

[PVTCaboose1337]

Seems to be sold out... everywhere...

 

[mdm-adph]

I do wonder a tiny bit about the air vents: maybe they are meant to get some air from the fan to the parts behind the fan... That would be the only thing I could think of...

I hope they do something, otherwise, won't the top card overheat in a crossfire setup?

 

[kid41212003]

I know I'm missing a joke here

It allows the card sustained supercruise speeds of up to Mach 1.72

 

[TheMailMan78]

On pure performance, the 300 series is bound to blow the crap out of these cards.
Thing is, both the pricing (which will be dropped by the time nVidia answers this) and the power consumption makes these cards very attractive to a certain group.

Afaik, ATi is still doing "sweet spot" marketing, which means not aiming for the ultimate über high-end card whatever the consumption and cost may be, but bringing cards exactly like these: fitting in today's high-end section and tomorrow's mid- to high-end section of the market.

Who gives a crap about power consumption with you're looking for over all performance. That's like trying to get good MPG out of a dragster. I don't care if it takes 800watts to run as long as I'm getting a good deal on 100,000 fps.

It allows the card sustained supercruise speeds of up to Mach 1.72

I got the joke man