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Diamond Viper Radeon HD3870 1 GB GDDR3 PCI-E O.C. Edition

Diamond Viper Radeon HD3870 1 GB GDDR3 PCI-E O.C. Edition


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Brand: Diamond
Category: CE

List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $222.79
You Save: $77.20 (26%)



Sales Rank: 27711

Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista
Graphics RAM: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: 3870PE31G
Model: 3870PE31G
UPC: 757448006179
EAN: 0757448006179
ASIN: B0017KAVTW

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • PCI-Express x16 graphics card featuring the ATI Radeon 3870 GPU for outstanding gaming performance
  • 1024 MB of GDDR3 RAM running on a 256-bit interface at 1800 MHz; graphics processor has core clock speed of 825 MHz
  • Supports Crossfire X for easy upgradeability by adding a second graphics card
  • Support for full DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1, and OpenGL 2.0
  • Backed by a 1-year warranty

Accessories:

  • Apple Aperture 2.1.1
  • Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade
  • Adobe Photoshop CS4

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The ATI Radeon HD 3800 Series of GPUs allow you to experience the power of HD with graphics processing designed for how you work and play. The Diamond Radeon HD 3870 delivers outstanding performance at a great price. Advance to the next generation of HD game performance and life-like realism thanks to DirectX 10.1 capabilities and plug-and-play ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU upgradeability. Watch the latest Blu-ray and HD-DVD videos in full 1080p HD and upscale beyond - without placing huge demands on your CPU. Enjoy break-through efficiency with more processing performance per watt and energy-saving features to help save you money .

Amazon.com Product Description
The Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3870 PCIE 1024 MB GDDR3 video card provides the horsepower you need to experience high-definition graphics for the newest games and multimedia effects. Utilizing the ATI Radeon 3870 chip, you can play next-generation HD games and watch Blu-ray and HD DVD videos in full 1080p resolution. And with support for ATI CrossFireX upgradeability, you won't have to worry about this graphics card becoming out of date anytime soon.



The Diamond Radeon 3870 brings you silky-smooth high-resolution entertainment. View larger.
Cutting-Edge Effects and Breathtaking Speed
With the ATI Radeon 3870 GPU at its heart, the ATI Radeon HD 3870 can play next-generation games and sterling high-definition video without any hiccups. The card has a core clock speed of 825 Mhz running on a PCI-Express 2.0 bus, and features 1024 MB of GDDR3 memory running on a 256-bit


Enjoy ultra-detailed graphics without framerate hiccups.
interface at 1.8 GHz for speedy memory throughput.

With ATI CrossfireX multi-GPU support, so you can upgrade performance easily by simply adding another card; and with an AMD 790FX-based motherboard, you can use up to four GPUs simultaneously. The card has two dual link DVI + HDTV-Out outputs (HDMI is supported via the included adapter).


The Radeon 3870 supports up to 24x custom filter anti-aliasing for the highest quality visuals, eliminating the jagged edges that sometimes make for a rough look. Thanks to ATI Avivo HD video and display technology that provides hardware acceleration for deinterlacing, deblocking, noise reduction, edge enhancement, and more, high-definition video playback is flawless and smooth.

With your graphics card taking care of this heavy lifting, your CPU is free to do other important tasks. Blu-ray and other HD sources can be watched perfectly on your PC, and with built-in HDMI, you can experience multi-channel 5.1 surround sound.

The card features DirectX 10.1 support, along with Shader Model 4.1 and OpenGL 2.0. Optimized for Windows Vista, the card supports full 30-bit display processing and features two dual link DVI with full resolution HDCP support. This allows the card to simultaneously drive two displays with independent resolutions, refresh rates, and color controls. It supports the Windows Vista 3D environment and is also capable of processing Game Physics.

Energy-Efficient Performance
Using a 55nm manufacturing process and featuring ATI PowerPlay energy conserving technology, the card provides phenomenal performance-per-watt and many energy-saving features. The upshot is a cooler and quieter computer, savings for your wallet, and peace of mind.

The Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3870 is backed by a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Diamond ATI Radeon HD 3870 graphics card, quick start guide, two DVI-VGA adapter, DVI-HDMI adapter, Crossfire Bridge interconnect, S-video to HDTV, S-video, and molex 6 to 8 pin power adapter.