The AMD Radeon R7 370 is a performance video card built for smooth gameplay in online games. Based on the latest generation of AMD GCN architecture, this card features 1024 Stream Processors and 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 memory, delivering supercharged performance for greater than 60 fps gaming performance at 1080p and even ultra-high settings. A rich array of AMD GPU technologies is included, offering more than one way to elevate your gaming experience, like Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC) for less power consumption by limiting the target frame rate, and Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) that delivers brilliant 4K experience, even on a 1080p display.
This SAPPHIRE 100386VXL card is slightly overclocked to 1075MHz (975MHz for the reference card), and boasts Dual-X cooler with Vapor-X cooling chamber for efficient and quiet cooling, even in the heat of action.
Dual-X CoolingWith Dual-X, the heat from the components on the graphics card is dissipated with a graduated heatpipe assembly, heatsinks and two advanced fans that pick up the heat and blow it away. The fans are advanced because each blade has an airfoil section to make them more efficient, even at lower rotational speed. Because they run slower, they run quieter – delivering a better gaming and multimedia experience. And in office or studio applications there’s less noise, so you can hear yourself think. Whatever you’re using your PC for or wherever you’re using it, the fans on the Dual-X SAPPHIRE graphics cards deliver optimal performance. The fans are also protected from airborne particles with dust-repelling bearings. When you want to push things to the limit, SAPPHIRE graphics cards can be overclocked for increased performance. Even then, you’ll find the Dual-X cooling system keeps the heat down while delivering maximum reliability and performance.
DirectX 12, Vulkan & OpenGL 4.5 APIsBattle-ready with optimized performance for next-gen APIs (DirectX 12, Vulkan, OpenGL 4.5, Mantle) and is designed from the ground up to give you everything you need to enjoy the latest games today and tomorrow.
Virtual Super Resolution (VSR)Get quality that rivals 4K, even on a 1080p display while playing your favorite AAA or online games thanks to AMD’s VSR.
AMD Eyefinity TechnologyEnjoy the ultimate immersive gaming experience with innovative “wrap around” multi-display capabilities.
AMD TrueAudio TechnologyAMD TrueAudio technology brings the world’s first programmable audio pipeline marking a new frontier in realism for PC gamers. AMD TrueAudio technology empowers game developers with a programmable audio pipeline on the GPU, inviting them to put their unique artistic fingerprint on in-game audio in the same way that the programmable graphics pipeline brought unfettered artistic vision to PC graphics. Enabled games can feature more realistic environmental dynamics, a richer tapestry of sound effects, breathtaking directional audio and more. AMD TrueAudio technology enhances audio realism by simulating the human brain’s perception of real-world sound, working in concert with the user’s existing audio hardware to recreate a lifelike experience.
Pros: It gets the job done and didn't break the bank. The Price is Great! 4GB GDDR5 ram, speedy, it's noticeable coming from a 2GB card. Direct X 12 and Crossfire support. Looks cool with my Blue MB. Dual fans help cool it, make sure you have lots of air movement, reading it has heat issues, hasn't been an issue with me. Reinstalled drivers, just to make sure everything went smooth on install. Upgrading from another AMD card. No problems. Price is great, oh, already said that. Price is great. Seriously!
Cons: ITS HUGE!!!!! (that's what she said!) Almost had to cut out my hard drive bays to fit it in my case, I totally would have too. 10.4 inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make sure you have plenty of room to fit it. Didn't get to spend $600 on an arguably similar card with updated chip and ram. It is not being detected by Fallout 4, thinking it's the game. You can still play it, though it can't autodetect video settings, so you have to set them up. Really that's it.
Overall Review: I would Definitely recommend this to someone trying to keep their older computers alive for a couple paychecks, or to the beginner builders. I am actually thinking about buying another, and getting that crossfire option going for me, which is nice.