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Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 graphics card with dual-slot cooler and DVI ports

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5 graphics card

SKU CH-TTT8-BG35M

Delivers Radeon HD 6870 performance with 1GB GDDR5 memory over PCIe 2.0 x16 and DVI output

  • Graphics processorRadeon HD 6870
  • Memory capacity1 GB
  • Type of memoryGDDR
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • 1GB GDDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • Radeon HD 6870 GPU delivers DirectX 11 class performance
  • PCIe 2.0 x16 interface provides ample bandwidth
  • DVI output connects legacy and modern displays
  • Single-slot cooler fits compact chassis builds

Sapphire Radeon HD 6870 1GB graphics card

This Sapphire video card uses the AMD Radeon HD 6870 GPU with 1GB of GDDR5 memory. It connects through a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot and provides a DVI output for display connectivity. The card is a new component aimed at upgrading or repairing older desktop systems.

Suits legacy upgrades; not for modern gaming

This card fits builders working on older platforms that still use PCIe 2.0 and need a basic DVI display output. It does not support current APIs or performance levels required for modern games or content creation workloads. Buyers needing DirectX 12 or higher performance should consider newer hardware.

1GB GDDR5 frame buffer capacity

The 1GB GDDR5 memory buffer defines the texture and resolution limits for this GPU. It restricts the card to low-resolution textures and older titles that fit within this capacity. Systems requiring larger frame buffers for modern workloads will need a different graphics solution.

How it compares

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Price $210.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 1 GB
Lower than about 98% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR
Graphics
Graphics processorRadeon HD 6870
Memory capacity1 GB
Chipset makerAMD

Questions about this item

Will my motherboard need a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot to install the Sapphire Radeon HD 6870?

Yes, the card requires a PCIe 2.0 x16 slot for full bandwidth, but it will also run in any newer PCIe x16 slot at the speed the motherboard provides.

Can I keep my existing DVI monitor when upgrading to this Radeon HD 6870 card?

The card includes a DVI connector so your current DVI monitor will plug in directly without an adapter.

How do I confirm the Sapphire HD 6870 is running at PCIe 2.0 x16 after installation?

Open the AMD driver control panel or a tool like GPU-Z and check that the bus interface reads PCIe 2.0 x16 while a 3D load is active.

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