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MSI 5870 Lightning review

This card was made for LN2, but maybe a factory triple slot aircooler wouldn't be a bad idea either?

P.S. Do you guys know if this card comes with special overclocking software that is beyond the usual MSI afterburner spec? Right here I am seeing a much higher Core Voltage (mV) maximum than I do for my HD4870 with the Afterburner download.

It looks like 1.6 volts is possible for the HD5870 Lightning, whereas I can only go up to 1.35 volts on my 55nm HD4870.
 
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Thanks OP.. I've been scrounging for info on this.

One 8-pin is required, while the other will accept a 6-pin or an 8-pin, depending on overclocking goals. Very nice. They plugged in two 8-pins and only took it to 1000MHz. I wonder if that can be accomplished with one 8-pin and one 6-pin. Dual 8-pin is prolly geared for big water/LN OC's. I'd want to retain 5870's good power envelope and see what core can do with one 8-pin and one 6-pin.

I hope the pricing sticks!
 
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I wouldn't grab this unless I was at least planning on going water. It doesn't seem like it has much more to offer other than better power deliver (which is enough in itself).
 
MrK6 said:
I wouldn't grab this unless I was at least planning on going water. It doesn't seem like it has much more to offer other than better power deliver (which is enough in itself).
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Yep, unless the pricing they mentioned holds true. I'd pay $20-$30 more for this puppy even if keeping on air..
 
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