GRAPHICS CARDS
If you only require, basic, entry level graphics, select the
HD3400 series cards, for modest gaming select the HD3600
or HD3800 range, but for the
more serious gamer make sure you select a card from the HD4800
or HD5800 range of cards.
For more information see my
Glitch Guide on ATI Graphics Cards
INFORMATION
When you are choosing your graphics card ensure you pick the correct type for your motherboard.
AGP is the older interface used, but for newer systems the PCI Express (PCI-E) interface is used,
check your motherboard manual/system specifications for details
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD6670
11192-01-20G 
With all the latest
features, the ATI Radeon HD 6670 graphics cards deliver
an incredible visual experience with best in class
performance. Enjoy unprecedented levels of graphics
realism and play the latest games with support for
Microsoft DirectX 11. Add this graphics card to your
PC and watch Blu-ray movies and HD content play with
incredible visual fidelity.
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed (Eff.) |
1.0Ghz (4.0Ghz) |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| GPU Core Speed |
800Mhz |
| Stream Units |
480 |
| Texture Units |
24 |
| Raster operator Units |
8 |
| DirectX Support |
11 |
| Shader Model Version |
5.0 |
| OpenGL Version |
4.1 |
| Power Connections |
N/A |
| Recommended PSU |
400 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
16.5cm Approx. |
| Warranty |
24 Months |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD6770
11189-01-20G
Now, more people than ever can experience real innovation in DirectX 11 gaming with AMD Radeon HD
6770 Graphics. Expand your visual real estate across up to five displays and get
lost in the action with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology. Using AMD App
Acceleration, speed up everyday applications and do more than ever with your PC.
Loaded with advanced technologies, these GPUs have the power and premium
features needed for fully immersive gameplay.
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed (Eff.) |
1.2Ghz (4.8Ghz) |
| Memory Interface |
128Bit |
| GPU Core Speed |
850Mhz |
| Stream Units |
800 |
| Texture Units |
40 |
| Raster operator Units |
16 |
| DirectX Support |
11 |
| Shader Model Version |
5.0 |
| OpenGL Version |
4.1 |
| Power Connections |
1 x 6-pin |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
19.5cm Approx. |
| Warranty |
24 Months |
For more information
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ATI Radeon
HD6850
Toxic Edition
11180-03-40R
The SAPPHIRE HD 6850 TOXIC Edition has the same internal architecture as the standard model,
with 960 stream processors and 48 texture processing units, but clock speeds are
increased to 820MHz for the core and 1100Mhz (4.4 Gb/sec effective) for the
memory giving users a considerable boost in performance. In addition, the
efficient SAPPHIRE original cooler ensures that there is a good margin for
performance tuning (overclocking) by enthusiast users. A new overclocking tool -
TriXX - is available to SAPPHIRE users as a download from the SAPPHIRE Select
Club – free for SAPPHIRE enthusiasts to join online.
| Memory |
1 GB |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed (Eff.) |
1.1Ghz (4.4Ghz) |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| GPU Core Speed |
820Mhz |
| Stream Units |
960 |
| Texture Units |
48 |
| Raster operator Units |
32 |
| DirectX Support |
11 |
| Shader Model Version |
5.0 |
| OpenGL Version |
3.2 |
| Power Connections |
2 x 6-pin |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
24cm Approx. |
| Warranty |
24 Months |
For more information
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Sapphire
ATI Radeon
HD6950
Toxic Edition
11188-07-40R
The SAPPHIRE HD 6950 TOXIC Edition ships with clock speeds of 880MHz for the core and 1300
MHz (5.2 Gb/sec effective) for the memory, making it the fastest production HD
6950 on the market. This has been achieved by building the card on a high
specification PCB with digital VRMs for excellent power regulation and 8 + 6 pin
power connectors. It has a high performance cooler featuring a Vapor Chamber,
blower fan and a new perforated backplate to increase airflow out of the system
case.
| Memory |
2 GB |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory Speed (Eff.) |
1.3Ghz (5.2Ghz) |
| Memory Interface |
256Bit |
| GPU Core Speed |
880Mhz |
| Stream Units |
1408 |
| Texture Units |
88 |
| Raster operator Units |
32 |
| DirectX Support |
11 |
| Shader Model Version |
5.0 |
| OpenGL Version |
4.1 |
| Power Connections |
1 x 6-pin, 1 x 8-pin |
| Recommended PSU |
450 Watts or better |
| Card Length |
27cm Approx. |
| Warranty |
24 Months |
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