HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon

Bolletje · Nov 18, 2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bratboy

Well I haven't measured the space in my box but hopefully there won't be a problem as I have a full tower case. I have a Sapphire 4870x2 in there right now, does anyone know the size of that card off hand?

10,5", or at least the reference one is...

bratboy · Nov 18, 2009, 10:38 PM

Ack, sure hope it fits

procupine14 · Nov 18, 2009, 10:46 PM

just shove it in

BlueMak · Nov 18, 2009, 10:53 PM

12 inches is just too big. I guess they can't go for more width so they have to go for more length. Perhaps they could go for more height.

procupine14 · Nov 18, 2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

12 inches is just too big. I guess they can't go for more width so they have to go for more length. Perhaps they could go for more height.

They could but then where would they go height wise? I mean most cases only have maybe what 1/2 to 1 inch above the cards? so thats another issue

. Though, I suppose they COULD go for width if they wanted to but then cooling two separate pieces would be hard and it would take up as much space as a Crossfire setup which, I suppose quite defeats the purpose.

bratboy · Nov 18, 2009, 11:09 PM

Well I sent an email to Sapphires support asking and I guess he assumed I was planning to replace my Sapphire 4870x2 with their 5970 so he based the info on that & according to the tech that responded

"This card is 12.2" in length, so its about an inch longer then the hD4870X2 card"

So it sounds like the powercolor one should be an inch or less bigger so gonna hope for the best.

<gets out the K-Y just in case hehe>

Zardon · Nov 18, 2009, 11:19 PM

congrats on the purchase, i doubt you will be disappointed.

I am working on a Crossfire X article right now, its just very time consuming. I have four 5970s in front of me right now and while they are massive, I really like the aesthetics.

As for the size I am pretty sure it will fit in your case - the only issue you would have would be if your hard drive bays were overhanging nearer the motherboard, but a lot of cases let you remove the bays and move them into a lower slot.

Let me know how you get on ...

slugbug · Nov 18, 2009, 11:31 PM

I just checked the price at NCIX.com and all cards listed are $699.99

Zardon · Nov 18, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slugbug

I just checked the price at NCIX.com and all cards listed are $699.99

Excuse my ignorance but thats a Canadian site, so CDN dollars right? whats the US to CDN conversion atm (on a phone right now so can't check easy).

bratboy · Nov 18, 2009, 11:42 PM

You need to log on to ncixus.com for USD prices which I think was 629, the same price Newegg was listing cards for but their already out of stock too. I got my order in with them while they still showed some in stock, they don't show any instock now, and have gotten confirmation up to the "shipping" point. Wish they had had the HIS version in but from what I've read Powercolor is an okay maker so will see how it performs. Won't know till probably tomorrow AM if my order actually made it out the door. Crossing my fingers tho.

Zardon · Nov 19, 2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bratboy

You need to log on to ncixus.com for USD prices which I think was 629, the same price Newegg was listing cards for but their already out of stock too. I got my order in with them while they still showed some in stock, they don't show any instock now, and have gotten confirmation up to the "shipping" point. Wish they had had the HIS version in but from what I've read Powercolor is an okay maker so will see how it performs. Won't know till probably tomorrow AM if my order actually made it out the door. Crossing my fingers tho.

Well we reviewed it today - its just like all the other ones I have here, they are basically all reference ATI design boards with different boxes and stickers, you will be fine.

bratboy · Nov 19, 2009, 04:56 AM

One quick question, my monitor will accept either HDMI or DVI. As the powercolor offers HDMI by using a DVI to HDMI adapter which connection would be best to use?

Nov 18, 2009, 10:38 PM	#32
bratboy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon Ack, sure hope it fits

Nov 18, 2009, 10:46 PM	#33
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon just shove it in __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU

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Nov 18, 2009, 11:09 PM	#36
bratboy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon Well I sent an email to Sapphires support asking and I guess he assumed I was planning to replace my Sapphire 4870x2 with their 5970 so he based the info on that & according to the tech that responded "This card is 12.2" in length, so its about an inch longer then the hD4870X2 card" So it sounds like the powercolor one should be an inch or less bigger so gonna hope for the best. <gets out the K-Y just in case hehe>

Nov 18, 2009, 11:19 PM	Thread Starter #37
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon congrats on the purchase, i doubt you will be disappointed. I am working on a Crossfire X article right now, its just very time consuming. I have four 5970s in front of me right now and while they are massive, I really like the aesthetics. As for the size I am pretty sure it will fit in your case - the only issue you would have would be if your hard drive bays were overhanging nearer the motherboard, but a lot of cases let you remove the bays and move them into a lower slot. Let me know how you get on ...

Nov 18, 2009, 11:31 PM	#38
slugbug Going Broke Saving Money Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 561 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon I just checked the price at NCIX.com and all cards listed are $699.99

Nov 18, 2009, 11:42 PM	#40
bratboy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon You need to log on to ncixus.com for USD prices which I think was 629, the same price Newegg was listing cards for but their already out of stock too. I got my order in with them while they still showed some in stock, they don't show any instock now, and have gotten confirmation up to the "shipping" point. Wish they had had the HIS version in but from what I've read Powercolor is an okay maker so will see how it performs. Won't know till probably tomorrow AM if my order actually made it out the door. Crossing my fingers tho.

Nov 19, 2009, 04:56 AM	#42
bratboy HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	Re: HD 5970 dual RV870 due for release - very soon One quick question, my monitor will accept either HDMI or DVI. As the powercolor offers HDMI by using a DVI to HDMI adapter which connection would be best to use?

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