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Brand | PowerColor |
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Model | AX4850 512MD3-DH |
Interface | PCI Express 2.0 x16 |
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Chipset Manufacturer | ATI |
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GPU | Radeon HD 4850 |
Stream Processors | 800 Stream Processors |
Memory Size | 512MB |
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Memory Interface | 256-Bit |
Memory Type | GDDR3 |
DirectX | DirectX 10.1 |
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OpenGL | OpenGL 2.1 |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
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DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort |
DVI | 1 x DVI |
RAMDAC | 400MHz |
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Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
CrossFireX Support | Yes |
Cooler | With Fan |
Power Connector | 6-Pin |
Dual-Link DVI Supported | Yes |
HDCP Ready | Yes |
Package Contents | AX4850 512MD3-DH Driver Disk User's Manual DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter |
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Date First Available | September 29, 2008 |
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Pros: HDMI and Display Port(although I have no use for the latter) non-reference cooler keeps the GPU fairly cool. It's a 4850 so it performs great especially in crossfire. However...
Cons: ...this card as it is cannot be crossfire'd with any other card using Catalyst 8.11 and up. There is a problem with the BIOS that prevents it from being compatible. PowerColor is aware of the issue and says they "have a BIOS in beta testing". There is a fix for this though.
Overall Review: * FLASHING YOU'RE BIOS WILL VOID THE CARDS WARRANTY* If like me you can't wait for PowerColor to get their act together you can flash the card's BIOS with a different model to make it compatible. There are only two other BIOS's known to be compatible with this card. HIS VER011.008.000.000.029193 compile date 08/04/2008 and Sapphire VER011.004.000.000.029705 compile date 09/25/2008 Both BIOS files can be found on TechPowerUP's website along with ATIflash 3.60. Make sure to thoroughly read the flashing instructions as well as make a back up of the original BIOS.