Manufacturer’s Description
SAPPHIRE HD 7970 3GB Vapor-X Edition has GDDR5 memory clocked at 6000MHz effective, and runs with a core clock speed of 1000 MHz which with PowerTune Dynamic Boost rises to 1050 MHz on the engine. It has a slightly less sophisticated 8-phase power design and the versatile output configuration of Dual-link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort. The Vapor-X cooler is based on a vapor chamber designed especially for this series. Heat is carried away by four heatpipes (2 x 8mm plus 2 x 6mm), and finally dispersed by two 90mm fan with aerofoil blades and dust repelling bearings. The Vapor-X cooler easily handles the heat generated from the HD 7970 GHz Editions even under extreme load conditions.
The Specs
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Effective Memory Clock Speed | 6000 MHz |
| Memory Technology | GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Installed Video Memory | 3 GB |
| Additional Specifications | |
| Number of Stream Processors | 2048 |
| Dual Link DVI Support | Yes |
| Number of DisplayPort Output | 1 |
| Number of DVI Output | 2 |
| Analog Signal | Yes |
| Thickness | 1.8" |
| Shader Model | 5.0 |
| Digital Signal | Yes |
| Chipset Line | Radeon |
| Chipset Series | HD 7000 |
| RAMDAC Speed | 400 MHz |
| Bus Width | 384 bit |
| Front Camera | Sapphire |
| Brand Name | Sapphire |
| Software Included | SAPPHIRE TriXX Utility |
| Number of HDMI Output | 1 |
| Quick Glance | |
| Installed Memory | 3000 |
| Slot Type | PCI-Express 3.0 x16 |
| Interface Type | DisplayPort Yes|HDMI Yes|DVI Yes |
| Functionality | PowerTune Technology With Boost|Stream Technology|AMD HD3D Technology|Graphics Core Next (GCN)|Eyefinity 2.0|Discrete Digital Multi-Point Audio (DDMA)|Dual-fan Cooler|PowerPlay Technology|ZeroCore Power Technology|HD Media Accelerator|Vapor-X Technology|4 Monitors|HDCP Yes|CrossFireX |
| Video Chipset | AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
| Compatibility | |
| Slot/Port Type | PCI-Express 3.0 x16 |
| System Type | PC |
| Slot Space Required | Triple |
| Minimum Power Supply Required | 500 W |
| System Requirements | PCI Express based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard2 x 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector is required for CrossFireX system1 x 75 Watt 6-pin PCI Express power connector is requiredCertified power supplies are recommended1024MB Minimum of system memoryInstallation software requires CD-ROM driveDVD playback requires DVD driveBlu-ray / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive500 Watt Power Supply is required850 Watt Power Supply is recommended for CrossFireX System1 x 150 Watt 8-pin PCI Express power connector is required2 x 150 Watt 8-pin PCI Express power connector is required for CrossFireX system64-bit operating system highly recommendedUse of 3 or more displays with AMD Eyefinity technology requires a DisplayPort-capable panel or an AMD Eyefinity-validated dongleOperating System(s):Windows XPWindows VistaWindows 7 |
| Connectivity and Additional Features | |
| Interface Connection | DisplayPort Yes|HDMI Yes|DVI Yes |
| Cooler Type | Fan Cooler |
| Functionality | PowerTune Technology With Boost|Stream Technology|AMD HD3D Technology|Graphics Core Next (GCN)|Eyefinity 2.0|Discrete Digital Multi-Point Audio (DDMA)|Dual-fan Cooler|PowerPlay Technology|ZeroCore Power Technology|HD Media Accelerator|Vapor-X Technology|4 Monitors|HDCP Yes|CrossFireX |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty Information | 2 Year |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 5.3 in |
| Width | 1.8" |
| More Info | |
| URL | http://www.sapphiretech.com |
| Graphics Chipset | |
| Core Clock Speed | 1000 MHz |
| Video Chipset | AMD Radeon HD 7970 |
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