The Radeon HD 3870 PCI Express 2.0 Display Card from ATI delivers powerful 3D graphics to your desktop computer. The card installs in an available PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot and features dual DVI-I outputs, allowing you to use two monitors. You'll also be able to connect the card for TV output via component, composite, or S-video. The card is fully compatible with such standards as DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 2.0, making it an excellent choice for your computer.
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Stream Processors | ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
| GPU Clock | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory Amount | 512MB |
| Memory Clock | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory Type | DDR3/DDR4 |
| Memory Interface | 256-bit |
| Bus Type | PCI Express 2.0 |
| Bus Speed | x16 |
| Rendering Pipelines | 320 |
| Geometry Engines | None |
| Geometry Rate | Not Applicable |
| Pixel Fill Rate | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| RAMDAC | 2x 400MHz |
| Multimedia Support | |
|---|---|
| FM Tuner | No |
| TV Tuner | No |
| DTV Tuner | No |
| HDTV Capable | With Optional Adapter |
| Hardware MPEG | Yes |
| Display Support | |
|---|---|
| Computer Analog | None |
| Computer Digital | 2x Dual-Link DVI-I |
| Video | 1x Component/Composite/S-Video (Shared) |
| Multiple Display Configuration | Dual Monitors |
| Display Resolutions | |
|---|---|
| Analog | 2048 x 1536 |
| Digital | 2560 x 1600 |
| Max Resolution | 2560 x 1600 |
| I/O Connections | |
|---|---|
| Analog (PC) | None |
| Digital (PC) | 2x Dual-Link DVI-I |
| Video | 1x DIN for Component, S-Video, or Composite Output |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Software | Operating System: Windows XP, Vista; Mac OS X |
| Hardware |
Motherboard: PCI Express 2.0 x16 Optical Drive: CD-ROM drive for software installation |
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Comments about ATI Radeon HD 3870 PCI Express 2.0 Display Card:
This card replaced my old Ati Card that went faulty in my Mac pro runs seamlessly with mac os x quiet and faster than the X 1900.
One drawback is the empty hole from the 3 slots that the x 1900 took It would be helpful to have a shroud shipped with the card.
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We've had this installed for a couple of weeks now and it seems to be working like a charm. We're using it in addition to the original card in order to run 2 cinema displays and outputting to a Barco switcher.
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The card has noticeable fan noise, but was easy to install, significantly increased speeds in Aperture and included all needed cables.
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Use the card for gaming and graphics. Its a great card, ATI rocks
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