MSI 7970 Lightning revealed

[Micutzu]

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.

[ClockZ]

"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?

[Micutzu]

They say up top 10% improvement in air clocks, but i doubt the rest of the filtering onboard is that bad.

[CrazyNutz]

Neat! The Look is kind of gimmicky, but you can't go wrong with the extra filtering.

[the_dope_chaud]

The "Reactor Core" is a round add-on device that sits on this socket. It is essentially an add-on PCB that holds a battery of tantalum capacitors, which further conditions power for the GPU. Apart from capacitors, there are a few blue LEDs and a round, transparent window that make it light up. To what extant this gadget helps with maintaining stable OCs remains to be seen, but on the "flip-side", it could pose spacing issues with other add-on cards located right above HD 7970 Lightning cards that are outfitted with one of these.

http://www.techpowerup.com/161847/MS...-Detailed.html

fugly

[Hondacity]

I want one dozen reactor cores please

[highoctane]

Arc reactor, Avengers edition...

Neat! The Look is kind of gimmicky, but you can't go wrong with the extra filtering.

[bamtan2]

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.

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.

[[XC] Oj101]

Considering the direction the conversation was headed, ironic is just the word

[generics_user]

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

[Tuvok-LuR-]

this one should be clocked 1070
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/aid,87...rk/Cebit/News/

[Olivon]

1800/1925 - 15334 pts Graphics score.

Impressive ! Well done elmor

[Pantsu]

I wonder why they didn't release the pricing.

[cold2010]

Review

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...roduction.html

[PatRaceTin]

i like gold

[onethreehill]

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

(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!

http://msi.com/news-media/news/1391.html

[kuroikenshi]

fark.... this car's gonna hot the magic number 2 before we know it.

[Olivon]

[kuroikenshi]

^^^ It's content its blocked Olivon

[eXa]

Blocked?

[Sailindawg]

I got a "this has not been approved by owner for viewing on a mobile device."

[Hondacity]

its playable on my pc

[Olivon]

I can see it too

[Sailindawg]

Sho' nuff is playable on a pc! Olivon, did you put that vid together? Nice choice of Aloe Blacc. Great groove to that song!

[STEvil]

I hate the freaking content blocked for mobile users trash

works fine on pc though