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MSI R5870 LIGHTNING II 1GB GDDR5 ATI HD5870 Graphics Card
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Experience Extreme Gaming with MSI Lightning IIThe MSI R5870 Lightning II graphics card delivers an unmatched gaming experience. Built with high-quality components and advanced cooling technology, it offers exceptional performance and stability for demanding games. Its innovative design and overc...
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Overview
Experience Extreme Gaming with MSI Lightning II
The MSI R5870 Lightning II graphics card delivers an unmatched gaming experience. Built with high-quality components and advanced cooling technology, it offers exceptional performance and stability for demanding games. Its innovative design and overclocking capabilities ensure a smooth and immersive gaming experience.
Key Features
Build to be perfect. Custom PCB + 15-phase PWM + MSI's proprietary TwinFrozr II cooler provides up to 16C cooler and 21.5db quieter performance vs. reference design
HD5870 GPU, 1600 Stream Processing Units, Core clock 900MHz, 1024MB 256-bit GDDR5 memory at 4800MHz. 2x DVI-I + HDMI + DisplayPort
Supports over-voltage function of GPU with MSI's Afterburner software. Up to 30% graphics performance boost!
Military Class Components: Solid State Choke, Hi-C CAP, All Solid Cap.
DX11-ready, ATI Stream Technology, ATI Eyefinity, 2 and 3-way Crossfire ready.
Specifications
GPU
ATI HD5870
Stream Processing Units
1600
Core Clock
900MHz
Memory
1GB GDDR5
Memory Bus
256-bit
Memory Clock
4800MHz
Cooler
MSI TwinFrozr II
Power Design
Custom PCB + 15-phase PWM
Outputs
2x DVI-I, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Components
Military Class (Solid State Choke, Hi-C CAP, All Solid Cap)
DirectX Support
DX11-ready
Multi-GPU Support
2 and 3-way Crossfire ready
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core clock speed of the ATI HD5870 GPU on this card?
The ATI HD5870 GPU on this graphics card operates with a core clock speed of 900MHz.
How much video memory does this MSI R5870 LIGHTNING II have?
This graphics card is equipped with 1GB of GDDR5 memory, operating on a 256-bit interface at 4800MHz.
What cooling solution does MSI use for this card?
MSI employs its proprietary TwinFrozr II cooler on this card, which is designed to provide significantly cooler and quieter performance compared to reference designs.
Can this graphics card be overclocked for enhanced performance?
Yes, the card supports GPU over-voltage function through MSI's Afterburner software, which can provide up to a 30% graphics performance boost.
What types of display outputs are available on this card?
The MSI R5870 LIGHTNING II offers 2x DVI-I, 1x HDMI, and 1x DisplayPort connections for video output.
What are "Military Class Components" and what do they offer?
Military Class Components include Solid State Choke, Hi-C CAP, and All Solid Cap, which are chosen for their durability and stability, contributing to the card's longevity.
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