ASUS HD 4870 X2 (EAH4870X2) 2GB PCI-E
Introduction & Specifications
Published: 19th August 2008 | Source: ASUS | Price: £347 |
Introduction & Specification
Generally for a new GPU release we'd go full out on an introduction, spending lots of time talking about the card, its features, some of its predecessors etc etc. But now, a few weeks after the official release of the 4870X2, we are going to assume that you've pretty much gained a degree in the card having read all the ins and outs of its architecture and just want to get straight down to the nitty gritty results.Of course, to sum things up for those of us who may not have been following the launch of AMD's latest and greatest, the 4870X2 is essentially two RV770 (HD 4870) GPU's slapped on a single PCB and coupled with a rather tasty 2GB of GDDR5 memory. Designed to lock horns with NVIDIA's current flagship card - the GTX280, the 4870X2 may be lacking some of the finesse of a single GPU solution - but will it get the job done?
Today we're going to be looking at the ASUS EAH4870X2 and placing it head-to-head with a reference NVIDIA GTX280 in both the performance and price stakes. However, before we get down to the good stuff, let's take a quick look at the specs of the card from ASUS' recent PR release:
"Graphics cards with high performance and exceptional speeds are never far from the gamer’s mind. That is why ASUS, producer of top quality graphic solutions, has today introduced the graphical solution for the latest generation of AMD dual RV770XT GPUs – the ASUS EAH4870X2/HTDI/2G – equipped with double GPUs and a massive 2G of on-board memory. Additionally, the ASUS EAH4870X2 TOP will be released soon with impressive performance results to provide superb gaming performance; and both the ASUS EAH4870X2 TOP/HTDI/2G and EAH4870X2/HTDI/2G are slated to be upgraded soon – with both cards being equipped with a specially designed fansink for efficient heat dissipation.
In line with the Rock Solid promise of high quality from ASUS, the second versions of the EAH4870X2 Series will come with several solutions to provide top quality graphic performances. These upgraded graphics cards will utilize a specially designed fansink to effectively dissipate heat away from both GPUs – enabling much more stable performances in comparison to reference designed single fansinks*. In addition, they will also be equipped with an EMI shield, which reduces EMI Interference by 66% for more stable signals; and DIP Spring Chokes will lower temperatures by 5~10°C in comparison to traditional Toroidal Coil Chokes. Furthermore, the LF PAK MOS guarantees more efficient power and less heat production; and on top of all this, Japan-made polymer capacitors will lower power loss for more stable operations. "
So there we have it! Now let's press on with the review..
Most Recent Comments
If you're an idiot enough to think that SLI/Crossfire is a worthy upgrade of course :p
Seriously it's a nice card but until a single GPU model can push those kind of figures my 8800GTX will be staying right where it is.
X2 on that. I never really got the whole multi-GPU thing...
My 8800GTS is performing solidly at 1600X1200 atm. I was initially eying the HD4870 but, why get a new graphics card when your current one does you fine.
Always knew this would dominate this gen
If you're an idiot enough to think that SLI/Crossfire is a worthy upgrade of course :p
Seriously it's a nice card but until a single GPU model can push those kind of figures my 8800GTX will be staying right where it is.
People still use 88GTX? :p
I hear what you are saying re single card monster and I totally agree but untl that happens I'll be getting something worthy like this...
People still use 88GTX? :p
I hear what you are saying re single card monster and I totally agree but untl that happens I'll be getting something worthy like this...
Personally I'll take whatever kicks ass and kills the hostages...even if its got 20 GPU's, requires a dedicated pipe from the national grid and needs to be run in a large shed in your garden. But meh thats just me ;)
I did think those toenails looked more like hoofs.
Its actually a bit of software you can buy over the web that generates them, so it's more than likely lots of places are using it tbh.
Personally I'll take whatever kicks ass and kills the hostages...even if its got 20 GPU's, requires a dedicated pipe from the national grid and needs to be run in a large shed in your garden. But meh thats just me ;)
LOL - I was expecting some reference to a long face or a tail...
Either way the graphs are nice so thats all that matters!
Y'know me, I always end up buying the good stuff even if my intentions are to wait it out, the only reason I didn't get the 280 was because the gx2 bettered/equalled the 280's performance.
The X2 is on my list... I just need some games to play!
In what department is ur 9800GX2 lacking in atm ?
Having said that u want to get a kick ass screen dont u.
Having said that u want to get a kick ass screen dont u.
The X2 is on my list... I just need some games to play!
I'm actually starting to get quite good with GRID on the keyboard (after running through the same track about 50 times over the weekend when benchmarking). With everything totally maxxed it _almost_ gives the x2 something to chew on.
There was a TV show called Monster Garage, i think this card is one of their products ;]
AAAAAAAAAAmaiiiizzzzziiiiiing performance and look ;]
AAAAAAAAAAmaiiiizzzzziiiiiing performance and look ;]
ATI is back!
wow i want this! but totally unnessary..
im gonna be picking up a 2nd 4850
wow i want this! but totally unnessary..
im gonna be picking up a 2nd 4850
talk about a beast and ati have gone black, not racist or out but ati shud stick to the red :)
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Any1 play at 1280x1024 with a 8xxx+/3xxx+ series card anymore ? *cough* 1680x1050 *cough*