VisionTek Radeon HD 4870 X2 Redux Review


To my surprise and chagrin, my first grope of an HD 4870 X2 was perilous. I came away from it a better person, maybe stronger, but scarred. I was uncertain about reencountering the double-edged machine, and rightfully so. It’s dangerous. An HD 4870 X2 consumes a commensurate amount of power and can withstand tremendous heat, but in the right, trained hands, it is absolutely a force. Forged of the blackest PCB, this VisionTek HD 4870 X2 is capable of bringing the fiercest games to reckoning.
And only after being bested by it could I ever hope to wield it’s… Oh screw it, it’s just a video card. I mean, it’s the best video card and all, and definitely not for everybody. Actually, as you’ll see, it’s not really intended for mainstream gaming. You need a damn big display to really see this card make frames. If you’re looking to spend serious dollars for the best gaming experience, you’re set. If you want a video card that will no doubt last years, here you go. But if you’re reading this on anything less than a 24-inch display, an HD 4870 X2 is probably overkill.

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