XFX Radeon HD 6870 leaked photos.

[Sickamore]

http://en.expreview.com/2010/10/15/pictures-for-xfx-radeon-hd-6870-leaked/10844.html


This card looks sweet.

Recently the reference XFX Radeon HD 6870 is exposed by Techpowerup,The card is the first card of AIB-branded HD6000 series graphics cards leaked by media.
The reference Radeon HD 6870 adopts turbine cooling solution,features dual-6pin power connectors.In addition,there is a CrossFire Bridge and the ATI logo is changed into AMD logo.

Check the link for more info.

 

[Ravynmagi]

I don't like the XFX letters on on the rear vent. Looks tacky to me. And I worry if might hamper air flow a tiny bit.

 

[Illyan]

Nice. Hopefully the price is just as awesome as the aesthetics.

 

[RussianSensation]

I don't like the XFX letters on on the rear vent. Looks tacky to me. And I worry if might hamper air flow a tiny bit.

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. Someone, take out the dremmel.

I am stunned by the amount of hype the HD6870 is getting lately. I mean the real show is 6900 series

 

[Madcatatlas]

yes indeed RS



no idea why its getting THIS much attention
WE halfways know its not gonna be a REAL 6870. ITs gonna be a midrange card to replace the older 5850 and 5870.

The real showpiece should be the 5950/70/90.... IF THESE are the correct names. AMD could be just screwing everyone with their misinformation tactics.


Want to buy more news on 59xx parts!

 

[Ravynmagi]

Yeah, you are right. Since it's the mid range card, there probably won't be as much heat that needs to be pushed out anyway. Still looks tacky though.

I'm also waiting on the 6970 or any magical card Nvidia might pull out it's crevice before the end of the year.

 

[Sickamore]

i dont like the xfx on the back. To much of xfx every where.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Better not sit there looking at the XFX air vent then. :hmm:

 

[Ravynmagi]

I won't be able to help it. I'll know it's there. I'll be compelled everyday to grab my flash light, crawl under the desk, and look at it. It's the power of evil.

 

[tokie]

If the 6870 is merely a renaming of the 5770, then why would it need 2x 6 pin power connectors?

Also, I'm really digging that ATI is pushing for DisplayPort (and even better: Mini DisplayPort) on every single card that comes out. Shame on Nvidia for not helping to push the new display standard.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I won't be able to help it. I'll know it's there. I'll be compelled everyday to grab my flash light, crawl under the desk, and look at it. It's the power of evil.

I don't think you could of given a better answer. :biggrin:

 

[nitromullet]

If the 6870 is merely a renaming of the 5770, then why would it need 2x 6 pin power connectors?

Also, I'm really digging that ATI is pushing for DisplayPort (and even better: Mini DisplayPort) on every single card that comes out. Shame on Nvidia for not helping to push the new display standard.

It's not a re-named 5770. It's just not the high-end 6-series replacement to the 5870, which everyone assumed would be called "6870". The real 6-series replacement for the 5870 is going to be the 6970. Confusing, I know...

edit: yeah, that XFX back plane looks like crap.

 

[Stoneburner]

To much of xfx every where.

I just checked, there's no XFX at NVIDIA"s october BBQ and lawn bowling event.

 

[GodisanAtheist]

If the 6870 is merely a renaming of the 5770, then why would it need 2x 6 pin power connectors?

Also, I'm really digging that ATI is pushing for DisplayPort (and even better: Mini DisplayPort) on every single card that comes out. Shame on Nvidia for not helping to push the new display standard.

-The 6770 is supposed to be a straight up 5770, the 6870 is brand spanking new arch.

 

[Nemesis 1]

I don't like the XFX letters on on the rear vent. Looks tacky to me. And I worry if might hamper air flow a tiny bit.

Cut them out . open it up . But this is a company that gets my support , The way NV treated them they deserve ATI fanbois support.

 

[Tempered81]

 

[Nemesis 1]

I don't think you could of given a better answer. :biggrin:

Yep , I can see he going to be a fun member.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Awwww, doesn't the 6850 look so cuddly and cute.

 

[RussianSensation]

Look at the size of that 6870! If I didn't know any better, I would wager it to be the high-end single GPU card (almost looks like an HD5870). What if AMD is fooling everyone and HD6870 will come with 1920 SPs for $249?

 

[gorobei]

Interesting, looks like they did move the PWM circuits from the plug side to in between the gpu and bracket. Might actually help the gpu run cooler, getting the cool air first instead of the pwm first.

interesting, the 6850 appears to also be 2 x 6pin pcie.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

interesting, the 6850 appears to also be 2 x 6pin pcie.

It is.

 

[HurleyBird]

Well, the 6870 is only as long as the 5850. That backplane does look like higher airflow than the stock HD5xxxx one, but does look kinda tacky and it would have been nicer if they had just went with a standard high airflow backplane. Looks easy to modify, but then there's the double lifetime warranty which will probably get voided.

 

[Destiny]

Finally some "real" pictures of the cards!! hope the 6870 is really under $300 and at least 256bit... =)

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I am guessing we will see the monthly drivers come out around the same time as the cards.

 

[Gloomy]

XFX seems to have attended the Pick-Up Truck School for Product Design