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HousERaT · 11-15-07, 12:53 PM

I plan to do with this thread the same thing I did with the X800GTO² & X1900XTX/XT threads so gentlemen & ladies start your engines. I'll be gathering links to as much knowledge and testing as I can find concerning these cards so we have a general reference thread. Please support the thread with as much info as you like. Pics, links, benchmarks, stable voltages, overclocking & cooling methods and anything else that will contribute to the advancement of these great cards are welcome. The X1900XTX/XT sticky thread is over 80 pages so let's see if we can beat that.

How to get on the Wall of Fame

ATI HD 3870/50 List of clocks, cooling, and volts AKA (Wall of Fame) NAME...........MFG.....CARD.......GPU/MEM.....VCore.......VDD.......Cooling
HousERaT 1.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Dynatron BH-625/Ramsinks
HousERaT 2.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
HousERaT ......HIS.... HD3870CF - 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock/Dynatron BH-625
Ross ..........SPH.... HD3870 --- 885/1387 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
vixro .........GCB.... HD3870 --- 877/1233 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
ManOfKnight ...SPH.... HD3870 --- 864/1260 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
Super Nade.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 877/1404 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Thermalright HR03 w 90mm
Alexhk ........VTK.... HD3870 --- 860/1276 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - AC Accelero S1 (w/1500rpm 120mm fan)
Coreyhm1 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 857/1197 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
OC nub ........SPH.... HD3870CF - 835/1251 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
OC nub ........SPH.... HD3870 --- 850/1287 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
ryantt ........SPH.... HD3870 --- 877/1368 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
WonderingSoul .SPH.... HD3870 --- 860/1200 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
()nslaught ....VTK.... HD3870 --- 857/1350 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
juane414 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 837/1242 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
Eclectic ......HIS.... HD3870 --- 918/1242 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Swiftech MCW-60/Enzotech Ramsinks
Classicholy ...SPH.... HD3870 --- 875/1261 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
grumperfish ...DIA.... HD3870 --- 850/1250 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - HR-03/92mm Delta
juane414 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 891/1296 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
just2stoned ...DIA.... HD3870 --- 837/1179 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
just2stoned ...DIA.... HD3870CF - 837/1179 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
gibletzor .....SPH.... HD3870 --- 891/1296 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Accelero S1 Rev2/Yate Loon fan
thescavenger...DIA.... HD3870 --- 877/1323 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Accelero S1 Rev2 w/ 120mm fan
gmony01 .......VTK.... HD3870 --- 864/1278 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
Realgun .......ATI.... HD3870 --- 877/1251 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Swiftech MCW-60

Woomack .......SPH.... HD3850 --- 769/1017 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
ShadowUrlich...HIS.... HD3850 --- 799/1030 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo
Firestrider ...POW.... HD3850 --- 769/1026 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
jhanby ........GCB.... HD3850 --- 722/909 -- XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock
T1GG4L4T0R.....HIS.... HD3850 --- 810/999 -- XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Zalman VF900Cu
eva2000 1......HIS.... HD3850 --- 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo
eva2000 2......HIS.... HD3850 --- 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo
eva2000........HIS.... HD3850CF - 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo
chrome-187.....VTK.... HD3850 --- 735/1044 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock

HIS Digital site - Just in case I need it for some reason.......

New bios OC fix - This is supposed to fix the 860 OC limit. Tested and works.

ATI Flash 3.49 - To flash to the new bios

Winflash 2.0.0.2 - To flash to the new bios

How to Flash your ATI card - This works for the 3870 cards as well.

3870 VCore Pencil Mod - Confirmed and works with a #2 Pencil

Modded clock bios @ IAX Tech - Clocks have been modded but not the voltage.

Techpowerup Downloads - AtiTool, GPUZ etc.

vixro's 3870 benchmarking thread - vixro benchmarking everything he can get his hands on. 56K beware

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 12:54 PM

After a very quick test with the TT Duorb vs Stock Cooler my findings are that the Stock cooler is good enough.

E6850 @ 4Ghz, HD 3870 @ 860/1301 - Room temps at 18°C - setup is not in a case

Stock Cooling @ 60% highest load is 54°

TT DuOrb highest load is 53°

Both are pretty silent....... take that how you want to.....

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 12:55 PM

Confirmed 3870 VCore Pencil Mod (thanks to Rumon for the pic)

I take no responsibility for you using this mod. If you use it and brick your card it's on you. Make sure you have a volt meter.

TTP · 11-15-07, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

You know how I do..... same as before with the "Wall of Fame" and all that other good stuff. Coming soon.

The only reservation I would have is... why thermaltake cooler?

Jacobman · 11-15-07, 01:09 PM

Wow this is gonna be awesome, i was just on the egg and it said it had the HIS 3870 in stock and when i clicked it was out of stock, lol. They are going fast.

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TTP

The only reservation I would have is... why thermaltake cooler?

Next to the Thermalright coolers it's one of the best out there........

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835106112

majinwar · 11-15-07, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

Next to the Thermalright coolers it's one of the best out there........

http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835106112

Which thermalright fits onto the 3870?

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by majinwar

Which thermalright fits onto the 3870?

The tests I've seen comparing this cooler were not done on the 3870......

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Originally Posted by Jacobman

Wow this is gonna be awesome, i was just on the egg and it said it had the HIS 3870 in stock and when i clicked it was out of stock, lol. They are going fast.

what's really wild about this is when the X1900 XT 512 MB cards first came out I got one for a total of $499.99 plus shipping. Now I'm getting two cards plus two 3rd party coolers for about the same thing.

hUMANbEATbOX · 11-15-07, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

what's really wild about this is when the X1900 XT 512 MB cards first came out I got one for a total of $499.99 plus shipping. Now I'm getting two cards plus two 3rd party coolers for about the same thing.

When you got your x1900xt it was competing with the 7900's and it won a lot of tests. That isn't the case this time around.

Although, the price of both of those cards and coolers is still pretty shocking.

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hUMANbEATbOX

When you got your x1900xt it was competing with the 7900's and it won a lot of tests. That isn't the case this time around.

Although, the price of both of those cards and coolers is still pretty shocking.

Indeed. However I'm thinking there is a bit of untapped power in these cards at this point. We have yet to know the overclocking limits because right now the current software will only go up to about 860 on the core. Once all those things are worked out (if they're worked out) and we get some more muture drivers I think this little combo is gonna do some damage.

In case anyone is wondering, yes I will be hooking one of these cards up to my Kingwin/Tornado combo.

CGR · 11-15-07, 02:38 PM

History states that ATI cards always perform better after driver updates. Somtimes it takes a while though.

Hard for the 8800GT to compete with a card at $219. They would have to lower the 8800gt to at least $240 - 250 across the board to compete.

HousERaT · 11-15-07, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CGR

History states that ATI cards always perform better after driver updates. Somtimes it takes a while though.

Hard for the 8800GT to compete with a card at $219. They would have to lower the 8800gt to at least $240 - 250 across the board to compete.

Well if people were selling the cards at the price they should have been selling them at then it wouldn't be so bad. Right now you can get some of the overclocked 8800GT cards for over $330 shipped. That's just ridiculous for a card that is supposed to cost below $250.00

CGR · 11-15-07, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

Well if people were selling the cards at the price they should have been selling them at then it wouldn't be so bad. Right now you can get some of the overclocked 8800GT cards for over $330 shipped. That's just ridiculous for a card that is supposed to cost below $250.00

Cant agree more. Lets not forget the fact that they have a serious supply problem as well.

If they has plenty of stock when it was released I dont think you would see these high prices.

TTP · 11-15-07, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

The tests I've seen comparing this cooler were not done on the 3870......

what's really wild about this is when the X1900 XT 512 MB cards first came out I got one for a total of $499.99 plus shipping. Now I'm getting two cards plus two 3rd party coolers for about the same thing.

2 cards that are a whole lot faster too

I'm looking to get a pair myself.

jmorgan · 11-15-07, 05:51 PM

In stock at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102713

WonderingSoul · 11-15-07, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jmorgan

In stock at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102713

Only two per customer

onguardtech · 11-15-07, 07:59 PM

only 2...how many do u want man?

ryanmartini · 11-15-07, 08:21 PM

I just got my 3870!

chaos · 11-15-07, 09:47 PM

For a HTPC and I would like to play Bioshock & Crysis and any of the other games coming out at least at 1280x1024 which card would you get?????3850 or 8800 gt

Sgt_Pinto · 11-15-07, 09:56 PM

u americans have no idea how lucky you are.

Our dollar is worth 88 of ur cents yet i still have to pay 380 for a HD 3870 and $350 for an 8800gt. I guess i have to wait till the shops here become sensible.

TheCheat · 11-16-07, 12:16 AM

I've got a couple 3850's coming my way, I'll report back with some crossfire action later.

TimoneX · 11-16-07, 08:59 AM

**subscribed**

...and eagerly awaiting results. I love AMD's strategy here.

MaVoK · 11-16-07, 09:41 AM

Im very curious to see how the 3870 performs in crossfire. I hope the prices dont get jacked up like the 8800gt's

HousERaT · 11-16-07, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaVoK

Im very curious to see how the 3870 performs in crossfire. I hope the prices dont get jacked up like the 8800gt's

From what I've been reading today it's already started with some vendors.

MaVoK · 11-16-07, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HousERaT

From what I've been reading today it's already started with some vendors.

Looks that way. ZipZoomFly already has them at $260-270. Wonder what they will be when they get back in stock at Newegg.

glockjs · 11-16-07, 05:12 PM

i ordered the HIS $219 last night from newegg. was trying to get the sapphire but when i tried to proceed it said out of stock meh. but newegg hasnt shipped yet which is weird because usually they're really quick about getting it out the door....its just sitting at step 3

i hope theres no probs with availability vs amounts sold x.O

Omsion · 11-16-07, 05:16 PM

Hope to see some tastey info on temps/cooling/noise - interestingly enough, those will be the decieding factor for me between these and an 8800GT

ps2cho · 11-16-07, 05:18 PM

I'll be grabbing the 3870 as soon as it comes back in stock!

Anywhere else selling it apart from newegg? I hate paying tax.

HousERaT · 11-16-07, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omsion

Hope to see some tastey info on temps/cooling/noise - interestingly enough, those will be the decieding factor for me between these and an 8800GT

You can see some good stuff in the link from Hardware Canucks.

I'll be doing some intense testing and benchmarking next week when my cards get here.

ryanmartini · 11-16-07, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HousERaT

You can see some good stuff in the link from Hardware Canucks.

I'll be doing some intense testing and benchmarking next week when my cards get here.

same here

Its 34 F outside, Ill be sticking the pc in the window and bench away :>

Got to wait for the quad to get here tho.

11-15-07, 12:53 PM	#1
HousERaT Senior Air Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Imladris	The HD 3870/50 Thread I plan to do with this thread the same thing I did with the X800GTO² & X1900XTX/XT threads so gentlemen & ladies start your engines. I'll be gathering links to as much knowledge and testing as I can find concerning these cards so we have a general reference thread. Please support the thread with as much info as you like. Pics, links, benchmarks, stable voltages, overclocking & cooling methods and anything else that will contribute to the advancement of these great cards are welcome. The X1900XTX/XT sticky thread is over 80 pages so let's see if we can beat that. How to get on the Wall of Fame ATI HD 3870/50 List of clocks, cooling, and volts AKA (Wall of Fame) NAME...........MFG.....CARD.......GPU/MEM.....VCore.......VDD.......Cooling HousERaT 1.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Dynatron BH-625/Ramsinks HousERaT 2.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock HousERaT ......HIS.... HD3870CF - 958/1296 - 1.550 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock/Dynatron BH-625 Ross ..........SPH.... HD3870 --- 885/1387 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock vixro .........GCB.... HD3870 --- 877/1233 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ManOfKnight ...SPH.... HD3870 --- 864/1260 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock Super Nade.....HIS.... HD3870 --- 877/1404 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Thermalright HR03 w 90mm Alexhk ........VTK.... HD3870 --- 860/1276 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - AC Accelero S1 (w/1500rpm 120mm fan) Coreyhm1 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 857/1197 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock OC nub ........SPH.... HD3870CF - 835/1251 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock OC nub ........SPH.... HD3870 --- 850/1287 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ryantt ........SPH.... HD3870 --- 877/1368 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock WonderingSoul .SPH.... HD3870 --- 860/1200 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ()nslaught ....VTK.... HD3870 --- 857/1350 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock juane414 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 837/1242 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock Eclectic ......HIS.... HD3870 --- 918/1242 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Swiftech MCW-60/Enzotech Ramsinks Classicholy ...SPH.... HD3870 --- 875/1261 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock grumperfish ...DIA.... HD3870 --- 850/1250 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - HR-03/92mm Delta juane414 ......SPH.... HD3870 --- 891/1296 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock just2stoned ...DIA.... HD3870 --- 837/1179 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock just2stoned ...DIA.... HD3870CF - 837/1179 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock gibletzor .....SPH.... HD3870 --- 891/1296 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Accelero S1 Rev2/Yate Loon fan thescavenger...DIA.... HD3870 --- 877/1323 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Accelero S1 Rev2 w/ 120mm fan gmony01 .......VTK.... HD3870 --- 864/1278 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock Realgun .......ATI.... HD3870 --- 877/1251 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Swiftech MCW-60 Woomack .......SPH.... HD3850 --- 769/1017 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ShadowUrlich...HIS.... HD3850 --- 799/1030 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo Firestrider ...POW.... HD3850 --- 769/1026 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock jhanby ........GCB.... HD3850 --- 722/909 -- XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock T1GG4L4T0R.....HIS.... HD3850 --- 810/999 -- XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Zalman VF900Cu eva2000 1......HIS.... HD3850 --- 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo eva2000 2......HIS.... HD3850 --- 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo eva2000........HIS.... HD3850CF - 823/1098 - 1.330 GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock ICEQ3- Turbo chrome-187.....VTK.... HD3850 --- 735/1044 - XXXXX GPU, XXXXX VDD - Stock HIS Digital site - Just in case I need it for some reason....... New bios OC fix - This is supposed to fix the 860 OC limit. Tested and works. ATI Flash 3.49 - To flash to the new bios Winflash 2.0.0.2 - To flash to the new bios How to Flash your ATI card - This works for the 3870 cards as well. 3870 VCore Pencil Mod - Confirmed and works with a #2 Pencil Modded clock bios @ IAX Tech - Clocks have been modded but not the voltage. Techpowerup Downloads - AtiTool, GPUZ etc. vixro's 3870 benchmarking thread - vixro benchmarking everything he can get his hands on. 56K beware __________________ CM-690 \| Maximus Formula \| Ballistix D9GMH 2GB - 4-4-4-10 - 2.2v (active cooled) \| E6850 @4GHz (L719B) 602 Bios 500x8 - 1.475v \| Ultra 120 Extreme \| 2x HD3870 840/1300 \| Lite-On 52327s CDRW \| WD 74GB - Raptor HDD \| Corsair 620HX PSU \| Windows XP Pro sp2 \| Support the OC Benchmarking Team The HD 4870/50 Thread The HD 3870/50 Thread The X1900XT/XTX Thread X800GTO² Thread Heatware Make friends with your "FAST" - 90K 01SE - 77K 03 - 29K 05 - 19K 06 - 274K AM3 - single card all air baby! Last edited by HousERaT; 04-28-08 at 12:50 PM.

11-15-07, 12:55 PM	#3
HousERaT Senior Air Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Imladris	Confirmed 3870 VCore Pencil Mod (thanks to Rumon for the pic) I take no responsibility for you using this mod. If you use it and brick your card it's on you. Make sure you have a volt meter. Attached Images __________________ CM-690 \| Maximus Formula \| Ballistix D9GMH 2GB - 4-4-4-10 - 2.2v (active cooled) \| E6850 @4GHz (L719B) 602 Bios 500x8 - 1.475v \| Ultra 120 Extreme \| 2x HD3870 840/1300 \| Lite-On 52327s CDRW \| WD 74GB - Raptor HDD \| Corsair 620HX PSU \| Windows XP Pro sp2 \| Support the OC Benchmarking Team The HD 4870/50 Thread The HD 3870/50 Thread The X1900XT/XTX Thread X800GTO² Thread Heatware Make friends with your "FAST" - 90K 01SE - 77K 03 - 29K 05 - 19K 06 - 274K AM3 - single card all air baby! Last edited by HousERaT; 01-02-08 at 11:34 AM.

11-15-07, 05:51 PM	#15
jmorgan Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas	In stock at newegg http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102713 __________________ E8400, Asus Formula, 2gb Ballistix 8500, 3870, 74gb raptor, 3x750gb WD750AAKS Apogee GTX, MCR-320, MCP350 with Petra's top Heat

11-15-07, 09:47 PM	#19
chaos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: INDY	For a HTPC and I would like to play Bioshock & Crysis and any of the other games coming out at least at 1280x1024 which card would you get?????3850 or 8800 gt __________________ Red Chaos--- i7-930cpu, Foxconn FlamingBlade mobo, AZZA red/black case, BFG 1000w p/s, HD4860 video card, dvd rom drive, WD Black 1TB 64mb cache drive, Corsair H50 water cooler, Windows 7 Ultimate, 6gb Avexir memory Ultimate-HTPC--> AMD Athlon II X3 425, ECS Black Series A785GM-M mobo, 2GB DDR3 Super Talent memory, XFX 4850 video card, ASUS My Cinema-PE9400 Combo TV Tuner Card, Samsumg 320GB and WD 750GB hardrives, nMedia 500BA case, Coolmax 700w power supply, Gyration keyboard and remote, LG GGC-H20L drive(Blu-ray and HD-DVD) Windows 7 Ultimate, Corel Windvd 9 + Blu-ray, Hooked up to a 52" Samsung lcd w/5.1 sound

11-16-07, 12:16 AM	#21
TheCheat Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Marquette, MI	I've got a couple 3850's coming my way, I'll report back with some crossfire action later. __________________ Dell Studio XPS 16 - Alpine White - i7 720 - 4GB - Intel SSD 80GB - 1GB ATI 5730 - Blu-ray drive

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11-15-07, 12:54 PM	#2
HousERaT Senior Air Extraordinaire Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Imladris	Stock Cooling just fine for normal use! After a very quick test with the TT Duorb vs Stock Cooler my findings are that the Stock cooler is good enough. E6850 @ 4Ghz, HD 3870 @ 860/1301 - Room temps at 18°C - setup is not in a case Stock Cooling @ 60% highest load is 54° TT DuOrb highest load is 53° Both are pretty silent....... take that how you want to..... Attached Images __________________ CM-690 \| Maximus Formula \| Ballistix D9GMH 2GB - 4-4-4-10 - 2.2v (active cooled) \| E6850 @4GHz (L719B) 602 Bios 500x8 - 1.475v \| Ultra 120 Extreme \| 2x HD3870 840/1300 \| Lite-On 52327s CDRW \| WD 74GB - Raptor HDD \| Corsair 620HX PSU \| Windows XP Pro sp2 \| Support the OC Benchmarking Team The HD 4870/50 Thread The HD 3870/50 Thread The X1900XT/XTX Thread X800GTO² Thread Heatware Make friends with your "FAST" - 90K 01SE - 77K 03 - 29K 05 - 19K 06 - 274K AM3 - single card all air baby! Last edited by HousERaT; 11-21-07 at 05:14 PM.

11-15-07, 01:09 PM	#5
Jacobman Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: redding, California	Wow this is gonna be awesome, i was just on the egg and it said it had the HIS 3870 in stock and when i clicked it was out of stock, lol. They are going fast.

11-15-07, 02:38 PM	#11
CGR Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lower NY	History states that ATI cards always perform better after driver updates. Somtimes it takes a while though. Hard for the 8800GT to compete with a card at $219. They would have to lower the 8800gt to at least $240 - 250 across the board to compete.

11-15-07, 07:59 PM	#17
onguardtech Registered Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL	only 2...how many do u want man?

11-15-07, 08:21 PM	#18
ryanmartini Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: douglasville ga	I just got my 3870!

11-15-07, 09:56 PM	#20
Sgt_Pinto Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia	u americans have no idea how lucky you are. Our dollar is worth 88 of ur cents yet i still have to pay 380 for a HD 3870 and $350 for an 8800gt. I guess i have to wait till the shops here become sensible.

11-16-07, 08:59 AM	#22
TimoneX Member Join Date: Jun 2002	subscribed ...and eagerly awaiting results. I love AMD's strategy here.

11-16-07, 09:41 AM	#23
MaVoK Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: East Hampton, NY	Im very curious to see how the 3870 performs in crossfire. I hope the prices dont get jacked up like the 8800gt's __________________ Core i7 930 @ 3.8 (for now) DTEK Fusion,Swiftech MCP655,Black Ice GTX 360 EVGA E758-TR 12GB OCZ DDR3 1600 XFX 5870 Flashed to ASUS Bios Lian Li V-2000B Plus II Corsair 620w Heat Last edited by MaVoK; 11-16-07 at 09:42 AM. Reason: typos galore

11-16-07, 05:12 PM	#26
glockjs Member Join Date: Mar 2005	i ordered the HIS $219 last night from newegg. was trying to get the sapphire but when i tried to proceed it said out of stock meh. but newegg hasnt shipped yet which is weird because usually they're really quick about getting it out the door....its just sitting at step 3 i hope theres no probs with availability vs amounts sold x.O

11-16-07, 05:16 PM	#27
Omsion Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago and/or NJ	Hope to see some tastey info on temps/cooling/noise - interestingly enough, those will be the decieding factor for me between these and an 8800GT __________________ Current E8400 \| Abit IP-35 Pro \| Scythe Ninja EVGA GTX 460 768MB \| 2x2GB G.Skill PQ series (F2-6400CL5D-xxxPQ) Corsair HX520 \| Antec Solo Now sporting 3TB of disk space

11-16-07, 05:18 PM	#28
ps2cho Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Socal, no hella here	I'll be grabbing the 3870 as soon as it comes back in stock! Anywhere else selling it apart from newegg? I hate paying tax. __________________ Q6600 @ 3.6GHz:.:GA-P35-DS3L:.:4GB DDR2 RAM:.:BFG GTX 260:.:Ultra 120 eXtreme:.:Corsair 520HX X2 3600+ @ 3.1GHz:.:GA-MA78GPM-DS2H:.:1GB DDR2 RAM:.:eVGA 7900GS 256MB:.:Corsair 400CX HTPC: X4 620 0.9v:.:DFI LP JR 790GX:.:2GB DDR2 RAM:.:Asus HD4550 512MB:.:Corsair 450VX:.:32" Vizio 1080p HDTV Laptop: Sony Vaio CW27FX:.:Intel Core i5 @ 2.4GHz:.:GT 330M 512MB:.:4GB DDR3 RAM:.:14" LED AMD CPU List:.:How to HLDS:.:Heatware "The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."-Jiddu Krishnamurti