Quote Originally Posted by hurleybird View Post
Yeah, that's a very popular theory, although I don't think they would sabatoge performance on puprose. Chances are drivers just need more work, and we'll see if there are any new better performing drivers when 5770 launches, and then afterwards when GT300 does.
I think they kept voltages extremely conservative and also implemented alot energy saving optimizations as to why these are underperforming. It looks very good on paper to have such a efficient gpu. As soon as nvidia releases the gt300 Ill bet ati releases a 5890 with voltages cranked to get 1000mhz on the core. Most 5870's right now easilty hit the 1gig mark with voltage tweaks, and lets not forget these are just the first reference wave of cards. Just wait till they release 3rd party custom cards. I can see 950~1000mhz clocked cards easily coming out around christmas. Ill also bet there will be some new amazing driver around the same time, just in time for all the second batches of reviews. This is when we will really see the 5 series start to shine. Thats the nature of computer hardware, they always get your tounge wet with new hardware thaat you buy right away, then a few months later they make a better one that you have to have and buy that too. Just ask my wife she will tell you all about it. How many i7 920's have you bought trying to get that golden DO.