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The awaited MSI HD 7970 Lightning has finally made it out into the light; although we have no specs yet, it looks strong and beefy just like a Lightning should and we expect it to be in the top of the food chain as far as clocks are concerned.
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Full story: MSI 7970 Lightning @ lab501.ro
Damn, 7870 Hawk and 7850 Twin Frozr look sexy too!!!
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to bench this card without having to use a dremmel tool on the heatsink?
Usually Gigabyte SuperOverclocked has highest default clock, however the Lightning has been no#1 on LN2 last 2 rounds..
What's with the round cutout w/arrows on the backplate?
Agreed 100% ! :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunslinger
i feel sorry about the memory chip between gpu and pcie slot :(
Was wondering the samething.Quote:
Originally Posted by SKYMTL
I was wondering the same. Perhaps a fan can be mounted here?Quote:
Originally Posted by SKYMTL
It's just a crosshair, DUH. ;)
:rofl: No kidding. Poor little guy, nobody loves him :ROTF:Quote:
Originally Posted by kaktus1907
I can't believe how ironic this is considering a few hours ago a friend and I were talking about the lack of Overclocks, Super Overclocks, Lightnings, etc. I hope this lives up to its name, as opposed to clocking like a reference card (I'm looking at you DirectCU II).
why you no place heatsink MSI??Quote:
Originally Posted by CrazyNutz
rofl
Article updated with cooler picture.
For now I don't have any more details, ill meet tomorrow morning with the MSI guys and post some update ;).
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that looks fantastic :D
There's a serious shortage of Tahiti cores right now so board partners are having issues finding enough for their basic designs let alone overclocked / custom versions.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] Oj101
If only MSI could sweet-talk AMD into selling the cores without shims.......
Card looks good, but Asus DCUII performance has me waiting for MHz before I really care
Looks sweet, been waiting on this one. Curious to see how it clocks compaired to reference.
much better than reverence you will be like it......:DQuote:
Originally Posted by ClockZ
Great looking card... But now I can't stop being worried about that one memory chip.. Is it going to be ok?!?? :(
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Originally Posted by Hondacity
Loving those University of Iowa Hawkeyes colors there eh? you have good taste in NCAA Big Ten Teams ;)
How the bloody hell would you go crossfire? The bridge wouldn't be long enough to get over the shroud...
So then we can hear about how crappy AMD cards are because the die got cracked?Quote:
Originally Posted by K404
lolwut? low and mid-end cards have no shims or IHS... they don't crack.Quote:
Originally Posted by LordEC911
Noobs crack dies. What if a noob doesn't see that the core sits lower than the shim and puts a "normal" aftermarket cooler on it? Zero contact -> dead card.
Excellent point. MSI mini fail.Quote:
How the bloody hell would you go crossfire? The bridge wouldn't be long enough to get over the shroud...
waiting for 680gtx lightning.
I posted an update about the 7970 Lightning: the card will be 3GB memory with 1500 MHz rated chips, the cooler will be new generation Twin Frozr 4, it will be the second-fastest clocked custom 7970 (so maybe Asus or Gigabyte will have a faster 7970) and, the best of all, the hole in the backplate has a cool purpose: there you mount something called "GPU Core reactor", esentially a small PCB with tantalum caps that should provide adittional filtering for the GPU core voltage; if you want to use multiple cards though you need to remove it, as it takes some space.
"should provide adittional filtering for the GPU core voltage"
So cleaner power to the core? Is this mostly a benefit for subzero benching or will it serve any meaningful purpose for normal air/water use?
They say up top 10% improvement in air clocks, but i doubt the rest of the filtering onboard is that bad.
Neat! The Look is kind of gimmicky, but you can't go wrong with the extra filtering.
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http://www.techpowerup.com/161847/MS...-Detailed.htmlQuote:
Originally Posted by http://www.techpowerup.com
fugly :yepp:
I want one dozen reactor cores please :)
Arc reactor, Avengers edition...
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Originally Posted by CrazyNutz
its not ironic. I think the word you're looking for is coincidental :) this is the same way previous lightning cards came out: after the regular ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by [XC] Oj101
Considering the direction the conversation was headed, ironic is just the word :D
Sapphire HD 7970 Toxic - 6GB; 1150mhz Core; 6000mhz RAM
http://www.computerbase.de/news/2012...6-gb-speicher/
TUL / Powercolor HD 7970 Vortex II - 3gb; 1100mhz Core
http://www.computerbase.de/news/2012...on-powercolor/
The Sapphire Card looks VERY impressive and its clocks are very high - i expect a nice 20% improvement compared to reference cards :up:
this one should be clocked 1070
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,87...rk/Cebit/News/
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1800/1925 - 15334 pts Graphics score.
Impressive ! Well done elmor :clap:
I wonder why they didn't release the pricing. :rolleyes:
i like gold
MSI Announces Next Generation R7970 Lightning Graphics Card with Unlocked Digital Power Architecture
Removes Overclocking Limits and Upgrades Power Supply Design to Create the Ultimate Graphics Card for Overclocking Enthusiasts
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http://msi.com/news-media/news/1391.htmlQuote:
(Taipei, Taiwan) Leading international graphics card and mainboard maker MSI today announced the release of the MSI R7970 Lightning, the new heir to the throne of Lightning graphics cards. Equipped with AMD's 28 nm Radeon HD 7970 GPU, the MSI R7970 Lightning features an all-new Unlocked Digital Power Architecture that incorporates an Unlocked BIOS, Digital PWM Controller, and Enhanced Power Design to boost overclocking potential to new heights and make overclocking easier than ever. In an industry first, the proprietary "GPU Reactor" power supply module reduces power supply noise and also boosts overclocking stability as well. To keep this beast cool, the MSI R7970 Lightning utilizes the latest Twin Frozr IV Thermal Design equipped with Dust Removal Technology. The dual 10 cm fans with Propeller Blade Technology generate massive airflow for fast heat dissipation while remaining whisper silent. The two form-in-one heat sinks improve cooling for memory and the power supply module as well ensure structural integrity. The R7970 Lightning uses Military Class III components which have passed rigorous third-party testing to meet MIL-STD-810G standards, guaranteeing the card's stability and reliability under actual use conditions. Moreover, the "3X3 OC Kits" are designed to simplify overclocking, which makes it easier than ever for enthusiasts to fine-tune the performance of their graphics cards. For both professional users and gaming enthusiasts alike, the R7970 Lightning's ability to simultaneously run 6 displays makes it the natural choice!
fark.... this car's gonna hot the magic number 2 before we know it.
^^^ It's content its blocked Olivon
Blocked?
I got a "this has not been approved by owner for viewing on a mobile device."
its playable on my pc
I can see it too :shrug:
Sho' nuff is playable on a pc! Olivon, did you put that vid together? Nice choice of Aloe Blacc. Great groove to that song!
I hate the freaking content blocked for mobile users trash :(
works fine on pc though
I get a blocked on Copyright grounds for my Country