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MSI Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 CrossFireX Support Video Card R6970 Lightning
OUT OF STOCK.
- 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5
- Core Clock 940MHz
- 2 x DVI (1 Single Link, 1 Dual Link) 1 x HDMI 2 x Mini DisplayPort
- 1536 Stream Processors
- PCI Express 2.1 x16
Overview
Specs
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The new member of MSI Lightning Series family, the R6970 Lightning is tailor-made for extreme overclocking. MSI introduces the unique Power4 Architecture to provide the most powerful and stable power for the R6970 Lightning, thus leading to significantly increased overclocking potential. The R6970 Lightning is also rich in exclusive features, including the new Twin Frozr III dual-fan cooling with innovative Propeller Blade technology, Triple Overvoltage through MSI’s Afterburner software and top-quality Military Class II components. MSI R6970 Lightning is designed to offer the ultimate in overclocking capabilities and is the superior choice for overclocking enthusiasts seeking to set new world records!
MSI Power4 Architecture for Overclocking ReliabilityThe R6970 Lightning inherits the impressive Power4 architecture from previous Lightning series cards along with improved components and design in four areas. Besides the robust 18 phase PWM design, the PWM module is twice as large as before and provides double the amount of current to the GPU. Memory has its own independent power supply using an 8-pin connector for minimum interference to greatly increase overclocking potential. The next-generation Proadlizer capacitor (*4) increases signal stability by leaps and bounds while CopperMOS, with 2x high current capacity, provides the GPU with a large and stable power supply. Combined, these features provide extreme overclocking enthusiasts with a more stable operating environment and the best performance out there.
Twin Frozr III and Propeller Blade Technology for Supreme CoolingThe all new Twin Frozr III cooling design utilizes the innovative Propeller Blade technology to create 20% more airflow compared to conventional fan blades. The airflow also covers a large surface to remove heat quickly and effectively, and coupled with nickel-plated copper base, twin 9cm PWM fans, SuperPipe technology, and the form-in-one heatsink, the result is 26°C cooler and 12dB quieter than the reference design under full loads.
GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) Triple OvervoltageThe MSI R6970 Lightning comes with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, which not only adjusts GPU and memory clock but also manage the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages to maximize overclocking potential. Thanks to Triple Overvoltage, the overclocking capability of the R6970 Lightning can be boosted 20% up when compared with the reference board.
Extreme Overclocking FunctionsFor hardware enthusiasts, the MSI R6970 Lightning graphic card comes with exclusive extreme overclocking features. Apart from V-Check Points and V-Switch for monitoring and adjusting the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages in real time, Dual BIOS design enlarges 2.5x PowerTune Range and maximizes CCC limit. PWM Clock Tuner and OCP Unlocker also help to increase overclocking potential. All these functions come together to make the R6970 Lightning the ultimate graphic card for extreme overclocking.
Top Quality Military Class II ComponentsThe MSI R6970 Lightning graphic card uses top-quality Military Class II components including All Solid Cap for overclocking and full-speed operation, SFC for 10% higher efficiency, and 30% increase in maximum current, as well as Hi-c Cap with Tantalum core which boasts 8 times the lifetime of conventional solid capacitors. These high-quality components not only increase the graphic cards' overall service life but also enhance GPU stability.
LPL (Lightning Power Layer)Independent circuit design for GPU, memory and power layer decreases noise between different signals to ensure extreme power stability.
MSI Power4 Architecture for Overclocking ReliabilityThe R6970 Lightning inherits the impressive Power4 architecture from previous Lightning series cards along with improved components and design in four areas. Besides the robust 18 phase PWM design, the PWM module is twice as large as before and provides double the amount of current to the GPU. Memory has its own independent power supply using an 8-pin connector for minimum interference to greatly increase overclocking potential. The next-generation Proadlizer capacitor (*4) increases signal stability by leaps and bounds while CopperMOS, with 2x high current capacity, provides the GPU with a large and stable power supply. Combined, these features provide extreme overclocking enthusiasts with a more stable operating environment and the best performance out there.
Twin Frozr III and Propeller Blade Technology for Supreme CoolingThe all new Twin Frozr III cooling design utilizes the innovative Propeller Blade technology to create 20% more airflow compared to conventional fan blades. The airflow also covers a large surface to remove heat quickly and effectively, and coupled with nickel-plated copper base, twin 9cm PWM fans, SuperPipe technology, and the form-in-one heatsink, the result is 26°C cooler and 12dB quieter than the reference design under full loads.
GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) Triple OvervoltageThe MSI R6970 Lightning comes with MSI's exclusive Afterburner overclocking utility, which not only adjusts GPU and memory clock but also manage the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages to maximize overclocking potential. Thanks to Triple Overvoltage, the overclocking capability of the R6970 Lightning can be boosted 20% up when compared with the reference board.
Extreme Overclocking FunctionsFor hardware enthusiasts, the MSI R6970 Lightning graphic card comes with exclusive extreme overclocking features. Apart from V-Check Points and V-Switch for monitoring and adjusting the GPU/Memory/PLL(VDDCI) voltages in real time, Dual BIOS design enlarges 2.5x PowerTune Range and maximizes CCC limit. PWM Clock Tuner and OCP Unlocker also help to increase overclocking potential. All these functions come together to make the R6970 Lightning the ultimate graphic card for extreme overclocking.
Top Quality Military Class II ComponentsThe MSI R6970 Lightning graphic card uses top-quality Military Class II components including All Solid Cap for overclocking and full-speed operation, SFC for 10% higher efficiency, and 30% increase in maximum current, as well as Hi-c Cap with Tantalum core which boasts 8 times the lifetime of conventional solid capacitors. These high-quality components not only increase the graphic cards' overall service life but also enhance GPU stability.
LPL (Lightning Power Layer)Independent circuit design for GPU, memory and power layer decreases noise between different signals to ensure extreme power stability.Warranty & Returns
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Pros: The more I use this card the more I like it. Before I write anything else, I want to clear up two typos from my last post. My OC settings were 1.284V and the memory was 1400, not 1.184V and 1500. Now, on to the wonderful technology that accopanies this card. First off, Catalyst Control Center allows you to enable Edge-Detect in the Anti-Aliasing section of the control panel. What's so wonderful about this? Typically, any AA setting above 8x incurs a HUGE performance decrease with minimal improvements to image quality. With Edge-Detect enabled, 4x and 8x AA modes turn into 12x and 24x AA without consuming memory. I've tested these settings on The Witcher 2 on max settings with ubersamping enabled. When using Edge-Detect, the options to use application settings or enhance application settings offer extra quality without a drop in FPS. In some games, forcing AA settings will leave your screen looking like you're staring into the sun. Maybe a future driver update will fix this?
Cons: None, so... Pros (continued): Morphological filtering is another amazing piece of technology that comes with this card and can be enabled in the same place as Edge-Detect. What does it do? Remember playing games like GTA4 without AA settings? Morphological filtering is a post-processing filter that adds AA to the image after the rendering process. What does that mean? Basically, no performance penalty for adding AA to games without AA! The option does not enhance other AA settings and seems to be nonfunctional in games with AA enabled, although it CAN be enabled without interferring with AA settings. So what should you do? Turn it on and leave it on! Games without AA have AA and does not affect games with AA turned on. This option can also be used on games too demanding to run in decent FPS; turn off AA in game and watch your FPS increase! As for image quality, Morphological filtering is not as "pretty" when compared to AA settings or AA with Edge-Detect.
Overall Review: Basically, I would recommend setting your AA mode to "use application settings" and turn both Edge-Detect and Morphological filtering on. This way you won't have to play around in CCC and tweak your settings for every game you play. If you want 8x + AA in game, turn application settings to whatever AA you want (Edge-Detect does NOT work with 2x AA, but 4x AA = 12x with Edge-Detect and 8x AA = 24x AA with Edge-Detect). If you want more performance from your game due to low FPS without sacrificing AA quality, turn AA off and let Morphological filtering take over! Amazing card. Another update for the overclockers out there, you should be able to hit 1010 core and 1445 memory with voltage set around 1.3V. All graphics cards are different, but it's a good limit to shoot for and let's you know just how far this card can be pushed.