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Digital-Daily : Motherboard Reviews : xfx_gtx_280_xxx_and_msi_hd_4870_not_only_overclocking

XFX GTX 280 XXX and MSI HD 4870: not only overclocking

XFX GTX 280 XXX and MSI HD 4870: not only overclocking
Author: Anton Rachko
Date: 14.08.2008

MSI Radeon HD 4870 OC

Box for MSI HD 4870, front view

Box for MSI HD 4870, front view.

Box for MSI HD 4870, rear view

Box for MSI HD 4870, rear view.

The box for MSI HD 4870 is made in gloomy tints and decorated with the image of a creature resembling an Orc from the famous game Warcraft.

Package bundle for MSI HD 4870

Package bundle for MSI HD 4870.

The package bundle for MSI HD 4870 includes the following items:

  • DVI -> D-Sub adapter;
  • DVI -> HDMI adapter;
  • S-Video > RCA adapter;
  • S-Video/Component out adapter;
  • CrossFire bridge;
  • Drivers and utilities CD;
  • user's manual.

The package bundle lacks power supply adapters, however, that is unlikely to be an issue because the video card uses two 6-pin power connectors which are there in almost all modern power supply adapters.

MSI HD 4870: front view

MSI HD 4870: front view.

MSI HD 4870: rear view

MSI HD 4870: rear view.

MSI HD 4870: side view

MSI HD 4870: side view.

MSI HD 4870 is manufactured following the reference design and makes no difference from the formerly examined HIS HD 4870, except the sticker and the "smart" firmware. So we won't spend time for exploring its interior and move on to the most interesting part.

Content:

  • Page 1 - XFX GTX 280 XXX
  • Page 2 - MSI Radeon HD 4870 OC
  • Page 3 - Heating MSI HD 4870, control over the fan, and overclocking
  • Page 4 - Tests and conclusions




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