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XFX Radeon HD 6970 graphics card, black dual-slot cooler with two fans

XFX

XFX Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5 900M graphics card

SKU CH-2NFD-AS5SQ

A Radeon graphics card with 2GB of GDDR5 memory and a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface for multi-monitor setups

  • Memory capacity2 GB
  • Type of memoryGDDR5
  • Chipset makerAMD
  • 2 GB GDDR5 memory handles high-resolution textures
  • 900 MHz core clock drives smooth frame rates
  • PCIe 3.0 x16 interface provides full bandwidth
  • Multi-monitor support expands desktop workspace
  • Radeon HD 6970 architecture delivers reliable 3D performance

Radeon HD 6970 2GB GDDR5

The XFX Radeon HD 6970 is a graphics card built around the AMD Radeon chipset with 2GB of GDDR5 memory. It targets enthusiasts who want a legacy GPU for older gaming titles or multi-monitor productivity setups. The card uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface and carries the model designation HD 6970 900M.

PCIe 3.0 x16 dual-slot card

Installation requires a motherboard with a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and enough case space for a standard dual-slot cooler. No low-profile bracket is included, so it fits full-height chassis only. The board draws power from external connectors, freeing the motherboard slot for signalling only. Multi-monitor support lets you drive several displays from a single card.

Sustained load thermal behaviour

Under continuous load the cooler must dissipate heat from the 2GB GDDR5 frame buffer and the Radeon core without throttling. Fan speed ramps to maintain stable clocks during extended gaming or compute sessions. Long-term stability depends on case airflow clearing the exhaust heat that the dual-slot design pushes out the rear bracket.

How it compares

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Price $215.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 4,285 comparable items (median $354.99).
Memory capacity 2 GB
Lower than about 95% of the 3,563 comparable items (median 8 GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameXFX
Model nameHD 6970
Memory
Type of memoryGDDR5
Graphics
Memory capacity2 GB
Chipset makerAMD
In the box
Includes low-profile bracketNo

Questions about this item

Will the 900M core clock hold steady under sustained load?

The GPU ships with a 900M core clock; sustained workloads will see that frequency maintained within the card's thermal envelope.

How much heat and fan noise should I expect from the HD 6970 running all day?

The HD 6970 is a dual-slot reference design; under continuous load the cooler moves enough air to keep the GPU at stock temperatures, producing noticeable but typical fan noise for a card of this class.

My motherboard only has PCIe 3.0 x16 — is that sufficient for this card?

Yes, the card uses a PCIe 3.0 x16 interface, so a board with that slot will run it at full bandwidth without an adapter.

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