ATI 5970 Engineering Sample

ac1d1ty · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:44

ffs i wish they would increase the ram on these. I know some say its not always needed, but it helps to keep things moving on.

HazardO · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:45

Interesting, could you provide a link please?

gurusan · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:46

There will probably be a 4GB version for 6 monitors

PGdude · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:55

As this is single PCB, you can then crossfire it with another one, then clock them both under water, and whoosh, gaming setups for a few years with noooo problems.

AWBbox · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:56

HazardO said:
Interesting, could you provide a link please?

The thread was removed but I don't know why, you can only get to the first page via cache. There's not a lot more of interest on it though tbh:

http://209.85.229.132/search?hl=en&...970-my.html&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=

HazardO · 27 Oct 2009 at 11:57

AWBbox said:
The thread was removed but I don't know why, you can only get to the first page via cache. There's not a lot more of interest on it though tbh:

http://209.85.229.132/search?hl=en&...970-my.html&btnG=Google+Search&meta=&aq=f&oq=

Thanks, you're a legend

Orcvader · 27 Oct 2009 at 12:10

Wait, so the 5870x2 is the 5970?

AWBbox · 27 Oct 2009 at 12:18

Orcvader said:
Wait, so the 5870x2 is the 5970?

Yes, ATI seem to have changed their naming conventions.

HazardO · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:07

I suspect the names will be HD5970 and HD5950. But there's no reason why they might not go for EHD5970OMGWTFFTWXTX or simply GTX396

Orcvader · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:10

I could only see myself buying one of these if they was original 5870 speeds really then. I won't mind if it was 3 6 pin connecters or 2 8 pins if power requirements is a problem.

Flanno · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:26

So is quad fire still scaling badly ? I wonder will 2 of these 5890's be slower than say a trifire setup with 1 5890, and 1 5870 ?

Also, will there be any advantage to 2gb cards (upcoming 2gb 5870 or 5890) in gaming, or will that only be useful for multi monitor setups ?

Gerard · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:30

WANT

/Watches moths fly out of wallet

Freddie1980 · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:38

Flanno said:
So is quad fire still scaling badly ? I wonder will 2 of these 5890's be slower than say a trifire setup with 1 5890, and 1 5870 ?

Also, will there be any advantage to 2gb cards (upcoming 2gb 5870 or 5890) in gaming, or will that only be useful for multi monitor setups ?

The only game that I know that would benefit from 2gb over 1gb that's out right now is GTA IV but I tend to look at these things over a longer period and I know if one game is pushing the 1Gb then other won't be far behind.

I can see overclocking of this card being handicapped due to the card only having 1 6pin and 1 8pin power connectors but I guess we will have to weight until it's finally out to be sure.

Final8y · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:53

2GB Does it make a difference.

http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=737&pageid=3

tmaxxthomson · 27 Oct 2009 at 14:58

they shud of had it runnign triple 6 pin xD but then i guess people would complain about the possible power consumption. haha

psychas · 27 Oct 2009 at 15:30

that is way longer then long cat :eek:

tmaxxthomson · 27 Oct 2009 at 15:34

long cat. hahahaha

as you said. it would be so awesome if they had a long cat decal on the card xD
ATI 5970 long cat edition

Subtlesnake · 27 Oct 2009 at 15:44

Seriously, how long is that card? There's not much point in winning back the 'performance crown' if no one can fit your card in their case!

DeadMan · 27 Oct 2009 at 16:39

Me want!

AWBbox · 27 Oct 2009 at 16:41

Subtlesnake said:
Seriously, how long is that card? There's not much point in winning back the 'performance crown' if no one can fit your card in their case!

You should allow a minimum of 13 inches including clearance I think.