Quote Originally Posted by F.stop View Post
whats the heat output like with these cards, real world, 5870 vs 5850 any difference? whats it like comparing them to the 4870x2 space heater
Given I came from using a 4870x2 for over a year, I can say its a improvement (it uses a tad more at load then the X2 did at idle ) My room doesn't get really hot anymore which is nice for a change. However it just started snowing here so...


I haven't done much more testing with the gpu clocks but I've found the card hard locks the machine when playing GTA4 regardless of voltage yet I was able to play Crysis no issues for a few hours straight (GTA 4 it would hard lock in 1-5 min ) Funny enough I've been playing a lot of Daiblo2 which is just ironic given its one of the oldest games I own and runs on a wrist watch I honestly haven't found the gains overclocking noticeable enough to warrant the extra noise and heat to be honest but I will reserve judgment until drivers mature.