Fastest Low-End PCI-E With No Aux Power?

[jrodson69]

Hi guys,

I asked this a long while back and I believe it was a 5500 or 5600 series AMD card, is that still the case? I'd like the speediest PCI-E that does NOT require the additional power to the card.

 

[lsv]

Radeon 5670 I think is the fastest that doesn't require additional power.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102930

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Hi guys,

I asked this a long while back and I believe it was a 5500 or 5600 series AMD card, is that still the case? I'd like the speediest PCI-E that does NOT require the additional power to the card.

The Radeon HD 6670. It's a mainstream card, though, not low-end. If you're looking for a low-end card then get the Radeon HD 6570. The 6670 is about the same speed as a Radeon HD 4830 and a GeForce 9800GT. If you're looking for a considerably cheaper alternative to the 6670 while only losing a bit of performance, you can get the 5670 for $20-30 cheaper. That one is around the same speed as the Radeon HD 4770. Your choice.

 

[jrodson69]

Actually looks like the 5670 and 6670 can both be had for about $60ish after rebates...my concern is how BIG these cards are though. I would prefer a single slot...

 

[Fallengod]

6670 would be the fastest. They are both single slot as far as I know. No point for them to be bigger anyways. I guess the question is if youre looking for a low profile card or not.

 

[jrodson69]

Yeah maybe low profile is the word, I don't think the case I'm putting this in has room for a card like the 6670 as it takes 2 slots on the back...

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Yeah maybe low profile is the word, I don't think the case I'm putting this in has room for a card like the 6670 as it takes 2 slots on the back...

I'm not quite sure what you mean. There's both single and dual slot variants of the 6670, and also versions with DDR3 and DDR5. If your case can't take a dual-slot card get a single-slot card. If the problem is the height then get a low-profile version. Low-profile: half the height of a normal card. Single-slot: takes a single expansion card slot.

 

[Red Storm]

I'm pretty sure the best single slot, PCI-E slot powered video card is the 6850. There are two known brands AFOX and Powercolor. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the AFOX for sale anywhere, and the Powercolor is available from 2 online locations. Being single slot and not needing any extra power cables, it does come at a price premium.

Edit: Nevermind, I could be wrong about the Powercolor one, it may need a cable. There are actually several different brands of single slot 6850s, but none (save the Powercolor) are for sale in the US.

 

[Gigantopithecus]

AFAIK PowerColor Go Green Radeon HD 5750 is the fastest non-aux power GPU. As you can see, though, its passive cooling solution is not small.

The most powerful non-aux power GPU that's a single slot form factor is a 6670 DDR5. Don't cheap out and get a DDR3 version.

 

[lsv]

The Radeon HD 6670. It's a mainstream card, though, not low-end. If you're looking for a low-end card then get the Radeon HD 6570. The 6670 is about the same speed as a Radeon HD 4830 and a GeForce 9800GT. If you're looking for a considerably cheaper alternative to the 6670 while only losing a bit of performance, you can get the 5670 for $20-30 cheaper. That one is around the same speed as the Radeon HD 4770. Your choice.

Oh awesome, I didn't know the 6670 did not require additional power.

 

[jrodson69]

Thanks guys, all of you. That 6670 looks like a hell of a deal around $65 after rebate as well. I like the XFX model, and I will be sure to get the DDR5 version as opposed to the cheaper DDR3 model. I don't need top-notch performance but I also want something better than say a 5450 (which works fantastic in my home theater machine, but not for gaming). The main requirement is no additional power required, as this rig's power supply doesn't even have the AUX cable for it...

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Thanks guys, all of you. That 6670 looks like a hell of a deal around $65 after rebate as well. I like the XFX model, and I will be sure to get the DDR5 version as opposed to the cheaper DDR3 model. I don't need top-notch performance but I also want something better than say a 5450 (which works fantastic in my home theater machine, but not for gaming). The main requirement is no additional power required, as this rig's power supply doesn't even have the AUX cable for it...

This will definitely fit the bill, then. It can play most new games at Medium settings and 1680x1050 while consuming very little power. :thumbsup:

 

[Gigantopithecus]

Thanks guys, all of you. That 6670 looks like a hell of a deal around $65 after rebate as well. I like the XFX model, and I will be sure to get the DDR5 version as opposed to the cheaper DDR3 model.

Where are you finding a DDR5 6670 for $65AR? The cheapest I can find one is $75AR.

 

[Regk]

I would pay good money if anyone had a link to a low profile radeon 6670! I have looked high and low, but nothing!

 

[Termie]

Where are you finding a DDR5 6670 for $65AR? The cheapest I can find one is $75AR.

Yeah, no way the OP is finding a single-slot, DDR5 HD6670 for $65. And of course, it doesn't exist in a low profile version.

OP, check again on what kind of space constraint you'll have and what card you've identified and we can help you more.

Here's the cheapest single-slot HD6670 GDDR5: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150545

And here's the cheapest single-slot HD5670 GDDR5: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150467

If you're just worried about the slot in the back but you actually have space within the case, you can use something with a double-wide fan, for example this (check for coupon code on main site page, BTW): http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php...12MB-DDR5-VGA-DVI-HDMI-PCI-Express-Video-Card

 

[Fallengod]

Just so you know, those are in fact, not the cheapest prices around...

Some prices recently went up a bit but you can in fact find a 5670 ddr5 for $60-$65AR as well as a 6670 for $70-$75AR.

To be honest, the best deal right now, with a little maneuvering is probably the 6770 or 6850 that come with games that can be sold putting the final price around $70-$80 or so.

 

[bryanW1995]

Thanks guys, all of you. That 6670 looks like a hell of a deal around $65 after rebate as well. I like the XFX model, and I will be sure to get the DDR5 version as opposed to the cheaper DDR3 model. I don't need top-notch performance but I also want something better than say a 5450 (which works fantastic in my home theater machine, but not for gaming). The main requirement is no additional power required, as this rig's power supply doesn't even have the AUX cable for it...

Yes, 6670 gddr5 version is quite nice, just don't make the same mistake this guy did.

edit: @OP: please keep in mind that 5670 /= 6670. And don't 6770 and 6850 both require a 6 pin cable?


http://www.amd.com/us/products/desk...view/Pages/ati-radeon-hd-5670-overview.aspx#2 this is the 5670 specs site at AMD.com
http://www.amd.com/us/products/desk...6670/Pages/amd-radeon-hd-6670-overview.aspx#2 - 6670

 

[Termie]

Just so you know, those are in fact, not the cheapest prices around...

Some prices recently went up a bit but you can in fact find a 5670 ddr5 for $60-$65AR as well as a 6670 for $70-$75AR.

...

Those are the best prices on the single-slot version. But I also linked to a card with a double-wide cooler that you can get for $52 right now.

 

[jvroig]

The Radeon HD 6670. It's a mainstream card, though, not low-end. If you're looking for a low-end card then get the Radeon HD 6570. The 6670 is about the same speed as a Radeon HD 4830 and a GeForce 9800GT. If you're looking for a considerably cheaper alternative to the 6670 while only losing a bit of performance, you can get the 5670 for $20-30 cheaper. That one is around the same speed as the Radeon HD 4770. Your choice.

Let me get this straight. You are saying:
1.) 6670 = same as 4830 / 9800GT
2.) 5670 = same as 4770
3.) 6670 > 5670

How can that be when the 4770 is faster than a 4830 and 9800GT?

 

[cusideabelincoln]

1.) 6670 = same as 4830 / 9800GT
2.) 5670 = same as 4770
3.) 6670 > 5670

They're all really close in performance. I've seen some benches with the 4830 faster than the 4770 and vice versa. So they all trade blows with each; the only certain is the 6670 is definitely faster than the 5670, but a small margin, across the board.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Let me get this straight. You are saying:
1.) 6670 = same as 4830 / 9800GT
2.) 5670 = same as 4770
3.) 6670 > 5670

How can that be when the 4770 is faster than a 4830 and 9800GT?

Err, got that confused.
6670=4830, 9800 GT.
5670=8800 GTS 640MB.