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Learn more about the Sapphire Tech 100365BF4L
Model
Brand
SAPPHIRE
Series
DUAL-X
Model
100365BF4L
Interface
Interface
PCI Express 3.0
Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer
AMD
GPU
Radeon R9 270
Core Clock
920MHz
Boost Clock
945MHz
Stream Processors
1280 Stream Processors
Memory
Effective Memory Clock
5600 MHz
Memory Size
2GB
Memory Interface
256-Bit
Memory Type
GDDR5
3D API
DirectX
DirectX 11.2
OpenGL
OpenGL 4.3
Ports
HDMI
1 x HDMI
DisplayPort
1 x DisplayPort
DVI
1 x DVI-D 1 x DVI-I
Details
Eyefinity Support
Yes
CrossFireX Support
Yes
Cooler
With Fan
Thermal Design Power
150W
System Requirements
500 Watt Power Supply is required. 1 x 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector is required.
Pros: - Price
- Fastest 6-pin card available
- Runs cool and quiet (~60C full load --- case fans make more noise)
- Ultra settings on BF4 (assuming rest of computer setup supports the game as well)
- Sapphire brand never disappoints
Cons: - Radeon 7870 cousin
Overall Review: Setup configuration:
ASRock 970 Extreme3
4 x 2gb 1333 RIPJAW DDR3 RAM 7-7-7-21
Phenom II X4 965 (3.4 GHz stock)
Cooler Master HAF XB EVO Case
SanDisk SSD + WD Black
Updated GPU up from a Radeon 5750
I extensively reviewed this GPU prior to purchasing it. I have a long history with ATI and Sapphire with a relationship that continues to be a positive experience. The main reasons I purchased this had to do with budgetary constraints and the desire for modern technology --- considering this released ~3 weeks ago with a price point that is hard to beat it fit the bill. The reviews show outstanding performance per dollar for a modern card. I still am shocked at its performance with only a 6-pin connector!!!
The primary con, which all site reviews will mention, is how this card is essentially a rebranded Radeon 7870 (hardly a con as the 7870, as I understand it, is a very solid card). I happen to have a friend who runs that card and our setup is nearly identical, so I will compare the two this weekend and edit the review. The specifications come out basically the same, however the technology is slightly more advanced and it will have more support as the 7000 series are phased out.
Although this may not be a Titan it is absolutely a card worth purchasing --- I need little bragging rights. At the end of the day it performs and does so effectively. Unless you are an OC junkie or are seeking praise, there will be no buyers remorse after purchase and install.
Pros: -Plays bf3 ultra setting 70fps - 50fps
-Quiet
-Very smooth in games
Cons: Non so far with the card itself
Overall Review: Had to take a star off because i only got a discount for bf4 in my box, When i purcahased the card it said "BattleField 4 Game included, Limited time offer" not sure if they can send me one or what kind of disappointing
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Verified Owner
Great!1/30/2014 3:47:52 PM
Pros: overall great card! I have had it for about a month now. I can run bf4 on ultra setting and get an average of 60 to 70 fps. Very quite and everything runs smoothly and as intended.
Cons: only one problem. My first time i OC the card Bf4 ran for about 45 seconds and then an urgent error message showed. Before i could read it my computer restarted. Started back up fine, and the card was back to normal settings. I re opened BF4 and the screen was twitching. so i restarted the computer once again and then battlefield was working perfect. Haven't had a problem since and the card is doing great!
Pros: plays all my games at max setting with no problems
Cons: Coil Whine when under heavy load can get annoying at times.
Overall Review: i bought this to replace my aging 7750 i had for 1y-3m and that started to coil whine but was lightly and went away after 3 weeks. I just hope my 270 does the same thing.
Took an egg off do to the coil whine
Pros: For a single card under $190 with a free copy of BF4 you can't beat the card. I went from an HD5770 Vapor X to this card. Even though I knew what to expect from this card - reading reviews and benchmarks for a month before purchasing - this thing still managed to be better than i thought. I consistently pull 50-60 fps with all settings maxxed. I have OC'd it as far as the AMD drivers will alow and it never heats up more than 65C.
Cons: Even with the easy and simple OC on this card and its cool runnings the difference between stock and Oc aren't really any different. With a 155Mhz OC I only recieved an increase of about 5 fps. Other than that this card is Pro for its price.
Overall Review: I hope these cards will be flashable to 270x like some of the 290's are upgradable.
Pros: - Price - Fastest 6-pin card available - Runs cool and quiet (~60C full load --- case fans make more noise) - Ultra settings on BF4 (assuming rest of computer setup supports the game as well) - Sapphire brand never disappoints
Cons: - Radeon 7870 cousin
Overall Review: Setup configuration: ASRock 970 Extreme3 4 x 2gb 1333 RIPJAW DDR3 RAM 7-7-7-21 Phenom II X4 965 (3.4 GHz stock) Cooler Master HAF XB EVO Case SanDisk SSD + WD Black Updated GPU up from a Radeon 5750 I extensively reviewed this GPU prior to purchasing it. I have a long history with ATI and Sapphire with a relationship that continues to be a positive experience. The main reasons I purchased this had to do with budgetary constraints and the desire for modern technology --- considering this released ~3 weeks ago with a price point that is hard to beat it fit the bill. The reviews show outstanding performance per dollar for a modern card. I still am shocked at its performance with only a 6-pin connector!!! The primary con, which all site reviews will mention, is how this card is essentially a rebranded Radeon 7870 (hardly a con as the 7870, as I understand it, is a very solid card). I happen to have a friend who runs that card and our setup is nearly identical, so I will compare the two this weekend and edit the review. The specifications come out basically the same, however the technology is slightly more advanced and it will have more support as the 7000 series are phased out. Although this may not be a Titan it is absolutely a card worth purchasing --- I need little bragging rights. At the end of the day it performs and does so effectively. Unless you are an OC junkie or are seeking praise, there will be no buyers remorse after purchase and install.