ASUS HD 5870 Matrix Platinum 2 GB

eidairaman1 · May 18, 2010

The Asus looks nice n all but Ill go with the powercolor PCS+ 5870

Hockster · May 18, 2010

Is that iTracker software work on other cards? It's a hell of a lot better looking than the horrid Smart Doctor.

W1zzard · May 18, 2010

Phxprovost said:
does the lack of improvement with an extra gig of memory have anything to do with the fact its on a 256bit bus?

no

HalfAHertz · May 18, 2010

Well it looks good, and uh...that's pretty much it?! It doesn't have much going for it compared to the base model, so totaly not worth it imo.

Phxprovost · May 18, 2010

W1zzard said:
no

i see, thanks :toast:

Marineborn · May 18, 2010

wow very nice card, i still lol to the see the good ol 4870x2 still romping face. lol that thing was ahead of its time! *wipes a tear*....ill retire mine on a plaque im not selling it GET OFF ME

LAN_deRf_HA · May 18, 2010

Any idea when this is actually coming out? I've seen it in reviews since fermi, talked about way before then... but even now with a proper review I can't find it in stores.

roadie · May 18, 2010

Seems like the direct touch style heatsink might be causing a lack of efficiency cooling wise. Two of the heatpipes are barely making contact with the core, and certainly won't be cooling to their capacity. A thin copper baseplate with the heatpipes soldered to it may provide a better solution.

InnocentCriminal · May 18, 2010

Definitely digged the review.

See what I did there?!

anonemus · May 18, 2010

Hello, W1zzard! This is unrelated but I don't know where to post. Can your site put a "Print All" option on your review articles so that readers have the option to print-to-PDF the reviews? I for one don't have internet access at home so I read reviews offline. Thanks!

Mussels · May 20, 2010

I must disagree wtih directX11 not being relevant... there are already several big games out using it. Sure 'limited DX11 titles at present' - but its hardly "DirectX 11 won't be relevant for quite a while" - its already relevant for bad company 2 and dirt 2 players, for example.

roast · May 20, 2010

Solid review as always. Looks like an interesting card. Good to see more cards being released with 2GB.
Would love to see benchmarks of this card in 3-way CrossfireX...

=TWP=WOLF · Jun 30, 2010

2 x ASUS ROG MATRIX ATI HD 5870 PLATINUM EDITION

Hi there mates!

It happens to be that I'm sitting and waiting for my 2 ASUS ROG MATRIX ATI HD 5870 PLATINUM EDITION as I ordered to arrive to our local store so I can collect them and start to build my new computer.

WOLF.

InnocentCriminal · Jun 30, 2010

twp-wolf said:
Hi there mates!

It happens to be that I'm sitting and waiting for my 2 ASUS ROG MATRIX ATI HD 5870 PLATINUM EDITION as I ordered to arrive to our local store so I can collect them and start to build my new computer.http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_doubleup.gif

http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/artists/just_cuz/JC_ThankYou.gifWOLF.

Nicely done! Will you be able to make a worklog?

overclocking101 · Jun 30, 2010

now that card is sick looking!

=TWP=WOLF · Jun 30, 2010

Hi Innocent.

Thank you for your concerning request, unfortunately I don't own a camera.

The only thing i made regarding my little computer are at my FaceBook where I put up illustrative pictures of the components I have as well as scheduled to purchase ASAP.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=1098&id=100001172713309&l=bb6318f717

This is my configuration:

Lian Li TYR PC-X2000 Hair-line Brushed & Black Anodized Aluminium - Modified E-ATX Full Tower Case.
ASUS ROG RAMPAGE III EXTREME Mainboard.
ASUS ROG MATRIX ATI HD 5870 PLATINUM EDITION Graphic Card 1.
ASUS ROG MATRIX ATI HD 5870 PLATINUM EDITION Graphic Card 2.
Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition Processor.
Prolimatech Mega Shadow High Performance CPU Cooler.
Arctic Cooling - Arctic MX-3 Premium Thermal Compound with High Thermal Conductivity.
Corsair Dominator GT 12GB (6x2GB) KIT (CMT12GX3M6A1866C9) 1866MHz PC3-15000 CL9-9-9-24 1.65V 240-pin DDR3 Triple-Channel Memory Modules & Corsair Dominator CMXAF2 Airflow 2 GTL Fan Assembly.
WD VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS 300GB 10000RPM 16MB Cache SATA-II Hard Disc Drive (to be upgraded later on).
Astro A40 Gaming Audio System - 5.1 Dolby Digital & Dolby Surround MixAmp & Headset.
Enermax Revolution 85+ 1250W (ERV1250EGT) 80Plus Nvidia SLI & ATI CrossFireX Certified Power Supply.
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit.
Norton 360 Version 4.0 All-In-One Security.

Hope this was to some satisfaction for you any way mate.

WOLF.

DonInKansas · Jun 30, 2010

That sick system and you're putting Norton on it? :shadedshu Save your loot, Get MSE, and use that money for beer or something.

=TWP=WOLF · Jun 30, 2010

DonInKansas said:
That sick system and you're putting Norton on it? :shadedshu Save your loot, Get MSE, and use that money for beer or something.

Hi Don!

No mate, of 2 reasons.

I don't drink much alcohol nowadays, at most 4-6 beers / year.
I have bean testing lots of different software firewalls and antivirus/spywares and I found Symantec Norton 360 Version 3.0 & 4.0 to be one of the best on the market just now.

Symantec Norton 360 Version 3.0
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343092,00.asp

Symantec Norton 360 Version 4.0
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2359926,00.asp

I let PC Magazine Reviews speak for it self's.

By the way, what use is it to have a BIG "tool" (penis) when you might not know how to handle it.

I recommend you to stick to quality rather then quantity.

PS. Symantec Norton 360 Version 4.0 is not the ONLY security I have.

WOLF.

InnocentCriminal · Jun 30, 2010

An excellent specification there twp - I'm incredibly jealous, can only dream of having that. I agree with Don and it's a massive kick in the balls to put Norton on there, if anything I'd go with NOD32 - best ever AV program IMO.

Gutted to hear you don't have a camera but still, I look forward to 'seeing' your (benchmark) results.

=TWP=WOLF · Jun 30, 2010

InnocentCriminal said:
An excellent specification there twp - I'm incredibly jealous, can only dream of having that. I agree with Don and it's a massive kick in the balls to put Norton on there, if anything I'd go with NOD32 - best ever AV program IMO.

Gutted to hear you don't have a camera but still, I look forward to 'seeing' your (benchmark) results.

Hi Innocent.

Thank you so much for your nice words, but please, don't be jealous for what I have. I promise you that there is NOT ANY material things that made me a better human bean or happy in the long run.

My stuffs are only something that keep me going on everyday basis.

Priority 1 is health and harmony!

Be proud for what you have but work dedicated to meliorate it if you want and can.

I wish you all the best mate!

WOLF.

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