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SAPPHIRE 100311-3L Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card

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1536 Stream Processors
2GB 256-bit GDDR5
PCI Express 2.0 x16

Transform your gameplay with the SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 6970 graphics card. This card is based on cutting-edge architecture and features 1536 stream processors and 96 texture processing units. Clock speeds of 880MHz for the core and 1375Mhz (5.5Gb/sec effective) for the 2GB of GDDR5 memory produce incredible graphics and reality-redefining environment interaction in your favorite DirectX 11 game titles.

This new design has two 90mm fans with thin impellers that can move the same amount of air at 10% lower rotation speeds than conventional fans, keeping the noise level down, and their special dust repelling bearings contribute to high reliability. With the Dual BIOS set to the standard position, dual fans keep this model quiet and up to 25% cooler than the standard model even under full load conditions. With the BIOS switched to the performance setting, the core voltage of the GPU is raised to 1.2V, the fan speed is set to a high performance profile, and the powertune adjustment for overclocking is raised to 50%, maximizing performance of the card by increasing clock speeds either with AMD Overdrive or with SAPPHIRE TriXX up to a ceiling of 1500MHz core, 2000MHz memory.

Dr. Mos Highly integrated MOSFET components maximize power efficiency and thermal performance while keeping the physical footprint to a minimum.
AMD Eyefinity AMD Eyefinity technology maximises your field of view across up to three displays, fully engaging your peripheral vision. For gamers this puts you right IN the game; for other applications, it helps to increase productivity by maximizing your visual workspace so that you can see more windows simultaneously. AMD Eyefinity technology is also ideal for multimedia applications as it allows you to keep several ‘palettes’ or ‘panels’ open over a larger workspace while you edit your images and videos.
AMD PowerTune Technology AMD PowerTune is a breakthrough technology that sets an entirely new direction for maximum performance at TDP. It allows the GPU to be designed with higher engine clock speeds which can be applied on the broad set of applications that have thermal headroom.
AMD HD3D Technology Enjoy the most immersive experience possible with full support for High Definition Stereoscopic 3D, a technique that presents 2D images (movies, games, photos) in a format that creates the illusion of three-dimensional depth when using compatible 3D displays, glasses, and software.
AMD PowerPlay Dynamically manage power efficiency and take control of your performance with AMD’s revolutionary AMD PowerPlay power management technology delivering high performance features when needed and conserving power when the demand on the graphics processor is low. This dynamic technology dramatically reduces the overall power consumption allowing for break-through energy efficiency.
AMD App Acceleration AMD App Acceleration is a set of technologies designed to improve video quality and enhance application performance. Full enablement of some features requires support for OpenCL, DirectCompute or DirectX Video Acceleration (DXVA).

Learn more about the Sapphire Tech 100311-3L

Model

Brand: SAPPHIRE

Model: 100311-3L

Interface

Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x16

Chipset

Chipset Manufacturer: AMD

GPU: Radeon HD 6970

Core Clock: 880MHz

Stream Processors: 1536 Stream Processors

Memory

Effective Memory Clock: 5500MHz

Memory Size: 2GB

Memory Interface: 256-bit

Memory Type: GDDR5

3D API

DirectX: DirectX 11

OpenGL: OpenGL 4.1

Ports

HDMI: 1 x HDMI

DisplayPort: 2 x Mini DisplayPort

DVI: 2 x DVI (1 Single Link, 1 Dual Link)

General

Max Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (DL-DVI)

Eyefinity Support: Yes

CrossFireX Support: Yes

Cooler: With Fan

Slot Width: Dual Slot

System Requirements: 550 Watt Power Supply

Power Connector: 2 x 6 Pin

Card Dimensions: 9.8" x 4.84" x 1.89"

Features

Features: HDMI (with 3D)

Mini-DisplayPort

Advanced GDDR5 Memory Technology

40nm Process Technology

AMD CrossFireX Multi-GPU Technology

AMD HD3D Technology

Shader Model 5.0

AMD Catalyst Control Center

Enhanced Unified Video Decoder 3 (UVD 3)

Packaging

Package Contents: CrossFire Bridge Interconnect Cable
8 PIN to 4 PIN Power Cable
DVI to VGA Adapter
Mini-DP to DP Cable
6 PIN to 4 PIN Power Cable

Quick Info

Warranty

Limited Warranty period (parts): 2 years
Limited Warranty period (labor): 2 years

Manufacturer Contact Info

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Dan 6/18/2013 10:40:26 AM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 4/5 Verified Owner	Rating: 5/5Solid AMD/ATI Based Card Pros: Churns through every game I play, the most intense of which is probably SWTOR. Running dual monitors (hdmi + dvi). Cons: Dual monitor setups are very specific in regard to the i/o's that you use. There's only the one hdmi output, so that one's obvious. This is nothing any experienced user shouldn't already know. Something that might annoy an experienced user is the ATI Catalyst software. It's just clunky for manipulating display settings. I find most gfx software to be clunky though. Other Thoughts: I bought this particular card 1) because I wanted to stick with AMD/ATI for compatibility concerns/synergy/ and 2) because it was the "latest" card that matched the specs on my m/b. There's also a 3) there was nothing in the reviews to scare me. :-) here's my system: Win7 (64) AMD FX-8350 8-core 4.01ghz ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX R2.0 AM3+ AMD OCZ Vertex Plus R2 VTXPLR2-25SAT2-240GB Western Digital WD Black WD1002FAEX 1TB 7200 SAPPHIRE 100311-3L Radeon HD 6970 2GB 256-bit G.SKILL Sniper Gaming Series 32GB (4 x 8gb) CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 CPU cooler Koutech IO-RCM632 USB 3.0 Multi-in-1 SuperSpeed ASUS Black Blu-ray Burner SATA Rosewill CHALLENGER Black Gaming ATX Mid Tower *the PSU came from a local electronics store and I forgot the model. It's a 650w. not modular. pretty generic* Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
inthedark1980 6/10/2013 3:50:59 PM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 5/5NOT a PCI-E 2.0 Pros: Great card for the price. I wish it was like this last year Cons: None at all Other Thoughts: This card is not a pci-e 2.0 card/ All and I repeat all 6000 series right from mobile to desktop gpus are all pci-e 2.1. Not a big deal but a bit of false advertising 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A 5/30/2013 9:30:32 AM Tech Level: 5/5 Ownership: 1/5	Rating: 5/5Great cards Pros: this card is able to run Eyeinfinty, with a single card with out issue Cons: getting a bit dated Other Thoughts: I picked up one like these about a year ago for the same 199$ price , to test before I bought a 2 for crossfire to run eyeinfinity. I found one was fine .it is still a great deal if you wanna run Eyeinfinity Mine drives, 3- 28" at a res of 5760x1200 I get great preformance, Realize if you run a single monitor,this card maybe abit over an over kill, On another thought ,I have no idea why any would need 2 for crossfire to get 60 FPS ,, "PLEASE" anyway, I,m waiting for the 7950-7970 to drop to this price,will definitly upgrade then 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Kevin 5/15/2013 12:58:26 PM Tech Level: 4/5 Ownership: 2/5	Rating: 5/5Awsome Card Have 2 now! Pros: Amazing Card! I already had a Shapphire 6970 before and now that I bought this one I have them crossfired. they run like a dream I can play crisis 3, battlefield 3, and far cry 3 on ultra with 60fps or more! get one! Cons: lol... cons... (there are none) 1 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!

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