5 - Photos - Radeon 4870 1024 MB reference model (1)

Photos - Radeon 4870 1024 MB reference model

On the next few pages we'll show you some photos. The images were taken at high-res and then scaled down. The camera used was a Canon 450D 12 MegaPixel.

So here we have the Radeon HD 4870 with no less than 1024 MB of GDDR5 memory.

To the left, the DVI connectors. Both dual-link DVI of course, yet in the middle you'll find a 7-pin HDTV-out mini-din, a user can plug an S-video cable directly into the connector, or use a dongle for YPrPb (component) or composite outputs, or use the 3-way RCA HDTV analog connector. Let's shift the camera angle for a second and have a closer look.

The card has two DVI connectors which is all we care about right? Both have dual-link support (HDCP capable).

High-def screens and high-resolution monitors are the key issues here. Dual-link DVI pins effectively double the power of transmission and provide an increase of speed and signal quality; i.e. a DVI single link 60-Hz LCD can display a resolution of 1920 x 1080, while a DVI dual-link can display a resolution up to 2560x1200 and I believe this can go even higher.

With the help of the supplied DVI to HDMI adapter you can connect the card to a HDMI HD Ready television or monitor for good picture quality and as explained, sound over HDMI. This card will forward 2 channel PCM or deal with 5.1 / 7.1 channels at your preference.