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    [Mini-Review] ASUS HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5 Top Edition (Single & Quad-CF)











    ASUS HD4870X2 2Gb GDDR5 TOP Edition


    Single Card & Quad-Crossfire








    Specs










    Features




    World's Fastest Graphics Card with 105% GPU Speeds

    Gigantic 2GB memory on board

    World’s Fastest DDR5 Memory on board (3.66GHz)



    - ASUS Splendid:
    Watching movies on PC is as good as on Top-of-the-line consumer television

    - ASUS Gamer OSD:
    Real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game!

    - ASUS Smart Doctor:
    Your intelligent hardware protection and overclocking tool


    - Graphics GPU Features

    ATI® Radeon® HD 4870X2

    PCI Express & PCI Express 2.0 support

    HDMI 1.3 Output: built-in multi-channel 7.1 surround audio over DVI-HDMI Adaptor

    ATI CrossFireX™ : plug-and-play ATI CrossFireX technology with up to quad-GPU support.

    Microsoft DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 support

    OpenGL®2.1 support

    HDCP compliant




    - I/O Specifications

    PCI-Express 2.0
    HDTV-out
    DVI * 2
    D-Sub
    HDMI
    HDCP compliant







    R700 Interconnect Architecture



    .....








    Photos


















































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    GPU-Z Inf.







    Core Clock : 790Mhz (Vs 750Mhz standard)
    Memory Clock : 3660Mhz effective (Vs 3600Mhz Standard)
    Memory Bandwidth : 117.1 Gb/s





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    System








    CPU : Intel C2D E8400
    VGA : ASUS HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5 TOP Edition
    Motherboard : ASUS P5E X38
    Ram : 4GB Gskill 8000PQ
    PSU : Corsair TX750W
    HDD : Samsung F1 750GB
    Monitor: LCD HP L2335
    OS: Windows Vista 64bit +Sp1
    Software Tools: Rivatuner , Fraps & ATiTool
    case : Antec Nine Hundred (3x Fans 120mm & 1x Fan 200mm)
    Cooling: CPU Watercooling





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    Temps










    Ambient Temp : ~26º

    Fan Speed Auto (27%)
    GPU Idle Temp : 63º









    GPU Full Temp : 80º/85º



    Idle Temp with Fan Speed @ 35% = 46º








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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:03 AM.

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    Parte I : Single Card









    BENCHMARKS





    Crysis 1.2.1 Benchmark






    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1





    1680x1050 - Very High Settings




    Minimum : 24.3 Fps
    Maximum : 55 Fps
    Average : 39.2 Fps




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    1680x1050 - Very High Settings + AA x4




    Minimum : 23 Fps
    Maximum : 46.3 Fps
    Average : 36.43 Fps




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    1900x1200 - Very High Settings




    Minimum : 23.4 Fps
    Maximum : 45 Fps
    Average : 36.4 Fps










    results :














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    Crysis Warhead Benchmark








    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1







    Level : AIRFIELD
    DX10






    1680x1050 - Enthusiast Settings -DX10





    Minimum : 26.24 Fps
    Maximum : 54.5 Fps
    Average : 44 Fps




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    1680x1050 -AA 4x - Enthusiast Settings -DX10







    Minimum : 29.77 Fps
    Maximum : 48.64 Fps
    Average : 39.3 Fps







    Results








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    Level : AVALANCHE
    DX10




    1680x1050 - Enthusiast Settings -DX10




    Minimum : 29.74 Fps
    Maximum : 58 Fps
    Average : 43 Fps




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    1920x1200 - Enthusiast Settings -DX10




    Minimum : 19.43 Fps
    Maximum : 47.45 Fps
    Average : 36 Fps




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    1920x1200 -AA 4x - Enthusiast Settings -DX10






    Minimum : 16.5 Fps
    Maximum : 44 Fps
    Average : 31.63 Fps








    Results








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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:21 AM.

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    3DMark 2006







    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1




    Result:





    20037 Marks

    Link





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    3DMark Vantage







    System


    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9 oficiais
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1





    Performance




    P12732 Marks

    Link



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    Extreme





    X7495 Marks


    Link




    3DMark Vantage









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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:03 AM.

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    looking good
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    Crysis Warhead Gameplay








    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1


    Res :1680x1050
    Settings : Enthusiast
    DX10




    Settings :




    Images:














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    Resol :1920x1200
    Settings : Enthusiast
    DX10




    Settings:





    Images:














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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 08:56 AM.

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    Parte II : Quad-Crossfire











    System




    CPU : Intel C2D E8400
    VGAs : 2x ASUS HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5 TOP Edition @ Quad-Crossfire
    Motherboard : ASUS P5E X38
    Ram : 4GB Gskill 8000PQ
    PSU : Corsair TX750W
    HDD : Samsung F1 750GB
    Monitor: LCD HP L2335
    Caixa : Antec Nine Hundred (3x 120mm Fans & 1x 200mm Fan )
    Cooling: CPU Watercooling








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    Temps













    Ambient Temp = ~26º

    FAN Speed 35%

    Idle Temp = ~43º





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    GPU-Z Inf.









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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:23 AM.

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    BENCHMARKS




    Crysis Warhead Benchmark








    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP (Quad-Crossfire)
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1





    Level : AVALANCHE
    DX10




    1680x1050 - Enthusiast Settings -DX10






    Minimum : 39.85 Fps
    Maximum : 102.5 Fps
    Average : 70 Fps





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    1920x1200 - Enthusiast Settings -DX10





    Minimum : 35.83 Fps
    Maximum : 84.56 Fps
    Average : 62.76 Fps




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    1920x1200 -AA 4x - Enthusiast Settings -DX10





    Minimum : 29.7 Fps
    Maximum : 79.55 Fps
    Average : 56.5 Fps











    Quad-Crossfire --------------------------------- Single Card

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    3DMark Vantage









    System


    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP (QUAD-Crossfire)
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1





    Performance





    P15722 Marks

    Link



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    Extreme






    X12935 Marks


    Link







    Quad-Crossfire --------------------------------- Single Card

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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:28 AM.

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    Games




    Crysis 1.2.1 Single Player







    System


    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP (QUAD-Crossfire)
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1


    Resol :1920x1200
    Settings : Very High
    Anti-Aliasing 4x
    DX10




    Settings:




    Images











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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:00 AM.

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    Crysis Warhead Gameplay








    System

    E8400 @ 4.0Ghz
    ASUS HD4870X2 TOP
    ASUS P5E X38
    2x2GB Gskill 8000PQ
    Catalyst 8.9
    Corsair TX750W
    Samsung F1 750GB
    Windows Vista 64bit +SP1



    Resol :1920x1200
    Settings : Enthusiast
    DX10





    Settings:





    Images:













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    Power Consumption





    System :

    CPU : Intel C2D E8400
    VGAs : 2x ASUS HD4870X2 2GB GDDR5 TOP Edition @ Quad-Crossfire
    Motherboard : ASUS P5E X38
    Ram : 4GB Gskill 8000PQ
    PSU : Corsair TX750W
    HDD : Samsung F1 750GB
    Monitor: LCD HP L2335
    Case : Antec Nine Hundred (3x 120mm Fans & 1x 200mm Fan )
    Cooling: CPU Watercooling






    Idle = ~ 280W/300W

    Load = ~700W







    Maximum Value registered @ Running Crysis Warhead Benchmark









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    Best Regards

    Mascaras

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    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 09:34 AM.

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    Great cards, great review - like always^^.
    BTW, 723W loaded on a 750W PSU, how stable was that? Were those cards overclocked pulling this wattage? If not, will they oc at all? That's things I am wondering about...
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    Why no quad CF 3dm 2006 scores? I get 19K with my 3870x2 so expected a much higher 3md06 even for a single 4870x2. My guess is your CPU limited and would get about the same score as a single 4870x2.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Vinas View Post
    Why no quad CF 3dm 2006 scores? I get 19K with my 3870x2 so expected a much higher 3md06 even for a single 4870x2. My guess is your CPU limited and would get about the same score as a single 4870x2.
    Hi

    are you using Windows Vista 64bit with 3dmark 2006 or windows XP ??? (all testes in the review @ windows Vista Ultimate 64bit)

    i cant test 2k6 quad crossfire because i dont have the cards anymore , the review was made few months ago ( 30-9-2008 @ Catalyst 8.9 that time ) , but i only remember to post the review here in XS today !


    Quote Originally Posted by SAE View Post
    Great cards, great review - like always^^.
    BTW, 723W loaded on a 750W PSU, how stable was that? Were those cards overclocked pulling this wattage? If not, will they oc at all? That's things I am wondering about...

    yep , the old TX750 was able to handle quad-crossfire ( although i recommend a Good +1000W PSU , of course )

    I already saw in a review that TX750 in fact "can deliver" around 900Watt ( I dont remember what review )


    this cards are already factory overclocked !

    regards
    Last edited by mascaras; 12-17-2008 at 11:55 AM.

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    Hey Mascaras, Why did not you use the core i7 ?

    Thanks so much for one more great review.
    Sorry for my bad english.

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    Quote Originally Posted by s3rv3r View Post
    Hey Mascaras, Why did not you use the core i7 ?

    Thanks so much for one more great review.
    Hi , thnks !

    I didnt used the Core i7 because i made the review few months ago ( no Core i7 that time ) !

    if i still had the cards i could re-test with Core i7 , but the cards were from ASUS only to review , i dont have them anymore

    best regards

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