- 2GB 512 (256 x 2)-Bit GDDR5
- Core Clock 725 MHz
- 2 x DVI 1 x HDMI (via Adapter) 1 x Mini DisplayPort
- 3200 (1600 x 2) Stream Processors
- PCI Express 2.1 x16
Great if it doesn't fail...
04/22/2010
This review is from: HIS Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Dual GPU Onboard CrossFire Video Card w/ Eyefinity H597F2GDG
Pros:
Upon opening the box, it was a beautiful card. Performed well in every game I threw at it, and did very well...for a few months anyway. Please see Cons.
Cons:
If you're thinking of being an early adopter like me, and wanting a 5970, beware that there aren't many around...which means that if it fails, you have to RMA it, and will have to wait forever to get it back. First of all, HIS deals with a third-party distributor called "Lexy-Corp Pacific", and once you send the card to them, they wait until HIS in Hong Kong sends them a replacement to send to you. Naturally, Lexy-Corp gives you no status whatsoever, and tells you "Expect 2-4 weeks to get your replacement". Its been more than four weeks, and all they can tell me in broken english is "It takes 2-4 weeks. Be patient".
But its BEEN more than 4 weeks, and all I get are representatives who can barely speak any english, telling me "2-4 weeks..2-4 weeks".
Overall Review:
Avoid HIS if you can. Great card, but if it fails, you might as well just buy a new one from a more trusted source. I will personally never buy HIS again.
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- Richard G.
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