AMD "Polaris" Based Graphics Card Display Connector Layout Pictured

[btarunr]

At its Capsacin event, AMD demoed one of the first DirectX 12 AAA games, Hitman (2016), on a machine running its next-generation GPU. This GPU is based on its "Polaris" architecture, and while the press got no specs to take home, they did catch a glimpse of the card's rear I/O panel. The display connector layout is unlike anything AMD has at the moment, on its reference-design cards, and looks similar to what NVIDIA offers on some of its high-end graphics cards.

The connector layout sees four connectors on the first slot (same level as the card's PCB), which includes three DisplayPorts and one HDMI port; and one DVI connector on the second slot, with an air-vent next to it. The "Polaris" architecture supports DisplayPort 1.3 and HDMI 2.0a standards. DisplayPort 1.3 serves up enough bandwidth for 5K (5120 x 2880 pixels) at 60 Hz, 4K-HDR (3840 x 2160 with HDR) at 60 Hz, or 4K-SDR at 120 Hz. The SFF desktop setup running this card was able to render Hitman with Ultra settings and 2560x1440 pixels resolution, over 60 fps.



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[sweet]

Let's sail the hype ship

 

[Ferrum Master]

It is an engineering board... why such an article name? None of that will be seen in the final product.

 

[the54thvoid]

It is an engineering board... why such an article name? None of that will be seen in the final product.

Just for more 'hits' I guess. The pin array on the PCB, close to the outputs looks interesting, maybe for diagnostics?

 

[Ferrum Master]

Just for more 'hits' I guess. The pin array on the PCB, close to the outputs looks interesting, maybe for diagnostics?

Yup. Either diag or debug/firmware interface for VRM or GPU itself. Last two TPU articles tend to be too yellow press... soon Fud-zilla start to become jealous.

 

[ensabrenoir]

............clearly the greatest form of flattery is.......

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Having DVI back is a step up from Fiji but still no VGA support...that shouldn't surprise anyone.

 

[silentbogo]

This GPU is based on its "Polaris" architecture, and while the press got no specs to take home, they did catch a glimpse of the card's rear I/O panel.

Sounds almost like "I've seen Jessica Alba's side boob!!!".

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

[PP Mguire]

Yup. Either diag or debug/firmware interface for VRM or GPU itself. Last two TPU articles tend to be too yellow press... soon Fud-zilla start to become jealous.

This.

 

[PLAfiller]

I just started using HDMI on most of my PCs and now Display port / USB -type C will take over the port selection....I can't afford switching tech so fast....

 

[L.ccd]

Ooh... connectors! That's really hot news, keep it up guys.

 

[hojnikb]

Can't wait for the new 14nm GPUs. Already sold my 7950 for this

 

[PP Mguire]

I just started using HDMI on most of my PCs and now Display port / USB -type C will take over the port selection....I can't afford switching tech so fast....

That's why they have adapters.

 

[Ruru]

Having DVI back is a step up from Fiji but still no VGA support...that shouldn't surprise anyone.

Who would use VGA with gaming PC this day? It was nothing but a step to forward when they dropped the support for VGA in Hawaii.

Or should this have AGP and PCI versions as well?

 

[FordGT90Concept]

Namely KVM switches. DisplayPort is horrible for switching.

 

[silentbogo]

Who would use VGA with gaming PC this day? It was nothing but a step to forward when they dropped the support for VGA in Hawaii.

I would, because even today, most low-to-mid-budget 1080p consumer displays only come with VGA/DVI inputs. As a proud owner of the shittiest 22" FullHD display (LG 22M32A) I have no other options, unless I miraculously get inheritance from a recently deceased Kenyan diplomat and could afford to buy a new monitor

 

[PP Mguire]

I would, because even today, most low-to-mid-budget 1080p consumer displays only come with VGA/DVI inputs. As a proud owner of the shittiest 22" FullHD display (LG 22M32A) I have no other options, unless I miraculously get inheritance from a recently deceased Kenyan diplomat and could afford to buy a new monitor

Then maybe a monitor upgrade is in order.

 

[RejZoR]

Having DVI back is a step up from Fiji but still no VGA support...that shouldn't surprise anyone.

It's time for VGA to die slowly. Then again, if you really need it, there are still external DVI-VGA DAC converters that you can stick into DVI, DP or HDMI...

Can't wait to see what new cool tech AMD will provide with this architecture. The biggest thing that hyped me the most from AMD was MLAA. Especially since it works in all games. I hope they'll provide similar new feature.

 

[Chaitanya]

Saw this couple of days back, I really hope that DVI connector is back for retail products as well.

 

[Azumay]

Is that a hdmi, or display port connected on the motherboard I/O?

 

[TRWOV]

Is that a hdmi, or display port connected on the motherboard I/O?

You're talking about the ones connected right to the DVI port on the motherboard, right? Those are two USB cables (keyboard and mouse I assume).

 

[jboydgolfer]

Turns out that it looks like a Nvidia output layout, because its a 980ti......wah...wahhhhh

 

[Steevo]

I may be.


AMD makes power efficient and powerful card: Nvidiot logic; Wahhh, competition means my already obsolete card will be worth less, we don't want any competition.
AMD makes a card with new display logic to meet the complaints about standards that won't be relevant for 2-4 years: Wahhhh, it doesn't have 1985 VGA technology without an adapter.
AMD makes a card: WAHHHH, their backplate is 1.5723mm thick, I wanted 1.5724 minimum wahhhh.

TPU news post about AMD: WAHHHH TPU is heavily in favor of AMD.
TPU news post about Nvidia: WAHHH TPU is heavily in favor of Nvidia.

TPU news post about the sun rising: WAHHHH I hate time and the endless cycle of days causing age and time always moving forward, TPU is all about AGEISM!!!!!


Put on your big girl panties and stop the bitching.



Also, good to see a power efficient card with enough junk to push pixels, and some standards that will probably be obsolete by the time TV and monitor manufacturers come up with reasonably priced hardware with the same features.

 

[the54thvoid]

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I may be.


...over reaction....

Rescue attempt failed.

Yes, a few silly comments but by in large just folks saying 'meh' to story that appeared last week. Source linked as Videocardz is 4 days ago. It's not news.

Connectors - I couldn't care. I use dual link DVI-D. My monitor is old but good.

 

[happita]

Rescue attempt failed.

^

If anyone is really complaining about the display standards shown in the photo, then people need to realize we are still far away from release and the layout could be very different than we are seeing right now. But I guess we needed some sorta news to counter Nvidia, so hmmm...regurgitate what another website put out a few days ago and call it news? Whatever, maybe some people only visit TPU for their tech news. I lawl and don't really care. Final announcements of the cards will put all the rumors to rest.