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SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO
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| The new SAPPHIRE HD 4770 is the first card in its class to use GDDR5 memory and is based on the first ever GPU built in 40nm process technology. It uses the powerful graphics architectures from the ATI division of AMD, incorporating multi-purpose stream processing units and improved memory management architecture. | | |
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| Redefine HD Gaming
- Advanced Memory
GDDR5 provides twice the data per pin of GDDR3 memory at the same clock speeds.
- Enhanced Anti-Aliasing (AA) & Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
High performance anisotropic filtering and 24x custom filter anti-aliasing (CFAA) smooth jagged edges and create true-to-life graphics, for everything from grass to facial features.
- Microsoft DirectX 10.1
Play today while preparing for tomorrow with state-of-the-art DirectX 10.1 graphics capabilities.
- ATI CrossFireX™ Technology
ATI CrossFireX™ technology with up to quad GPU support offers superior scalability so your system is ready to level up when you are.
- PCI Express 2.0
Support for PCI Express 2.0 will prepare you for bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications.
- Power to Spare
This GPU has the brute processing power needed for physics, artificial intelligence, stream computing and ray tracing calculations.
Go Beyond HD Video
- Unified Video Decoder 2(UVD 2)
Unified Video Decoder 2 frees up your CPU for other tasks so you get The Ultimate Visual Experience™ for even the most processing-intensive content, including VC-1, H.264 and now MPEG-2. Also, take full advantage of Blu-ray functionality with dual-stream, picture in picture (PIP) capabilities.
- Accelerated Video Transcoding (AVT)
With ATI Stream technology, owners of ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 GPUs can help accelerate the conversion of standard
and HD video into multiple formats for use on differing consumer electronics devices. The ATI Video Converter,
designed to enable GPU transcoding of HD video streams, is currently available.
- Enhanced DVD Upscaling
Watch standard DVD movies in near high-definition quality with DVD upscaling. The GPU uses post processing
algorithms to enhance standard and low resolution videos and movies on your HD display.
- Dynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast automatically adjusts the contrast and brightness during scenes to consistently deliver a crisp, vibrant picture.
- HDMI
Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support. Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of color when connected to a capable HDTV.
1 HD capable monitor required
2 Blu-ray drive required
3 The ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 GPU can upscale video display to 2560x1600 on dual-link monitors which is almost twice the display resolution of 1080p
displays.
Break-throughEfficiency
- Dynamic Power Management
ATI Radeon HD 4770 GPU delivers high performance when needed and conserves power when the demand
on the graphics processor is low.
System Requirements
– PCI Express® based PC is required with one X16 lane graphics slot available on the motherboard
– 450 Watt or greater power supply with one 75W 6-pin PCI Express® power connectors recommended (550 Watt and two 6-pin connectors for ATI CrossFireX™ technology in dual mode)”
– Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSU for a list of Certified products
– Minimum 1GB of system memory
–Installation software requires CD-ROM drive
–DVD playback requires DVD drive
–Blu-ray™ / HD DVD playback requires Blu-ray / HD DVD drive
–For a complete ATI CrossFireX™ system, a second ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 graphics card, an ATI CrossFireX Ready motherboard and one ATI CrossFireX Bridge Interconnect cable per board are required |
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| 24x custom filter anti-aliasing (CFAA) and high performance anisotropic filtering |
| Dual mode ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU support for highly scalable performance |
| Dynamic geometry acceleration |
| Game physics processing capability |
| ATI Avivo™HD video and display technology | |
- Unified Video Decoder 2 (UVD 2) for Blu-ray™ and HD Video
- Accelerated Video Transcoding (AVT)
- DVD Upscaling
- Dynamic Contrast
- Built-in HDMI with 7.1 surround sound support
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| Dynamic power management with ATI PowerPlay™ technology |
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| I/O Output: Dual DL-DVI-I+HDTV |
| PCI Express 2.0 x16 bus interface |
| Memory Clock: 800 MHz, 3.2Gbps |
| 512MB /128bit GDDR5 memory interface |
| HDMI compliant via dongle |
| 7.1 Audio Channel Support |
| Microsoft® DirectX® 10.1 support |
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| | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 | | Reviewed by ITReviews.co.uk | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO |  So what's the performance like on this sub £80 card? Quite frankly stunning for the price. To show just what it can achieve we tested at two high resolutions; 1,680 by 1,050 pixels and 1,920 by 1,200 pixels and with all in-game details set to maximum/highest.
Using World in Conflict's built-in benchmark we got an average frame rate score of 45fps at 1,680 by 1,050 and 26fps at 1,920 by 1,200. In FarCry 2 we got an average of 48fps and 43fps at 1,680 by 1,050 and 1,920 by 1,200 respectively.
It's hard to believe, but this little card even manages to produce near playable frame rates in Crysis WarHead at 1,680 by 1,050, where it gave an average of 30fps. Reducing the in-game details to a lower level should produce playable frame rates. When it came to the 1,920 by 1,200 resolution it really struggled, though, producing just 19fps. |  |
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| | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 Reviewed | | Reviewed by XSReviews | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | The pricing is very good and at just £80; a dual card configuration in CrossfireX could be great investment at a roughly similar price to the single 4870.
The cooler used on this particular card does its job very well and keeps the card much cooler than many of the top end cards which tend to wade into the 90°Cs when pushed to their limit. Again, if you’re looking to cut down your electricity bill, a 4770 will keep the power consumption a whole lot lower. | |
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| | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 Reviewed | | Metku.net | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | It was refreshing to see that the lower-end cards can pack some nice punch, as the HD 4770 proved. The only problem with the card is its current low availability, as TMSC seems to have struggled with their 40 nm process, which in turn has resulted in low yields for the RV740 chip. This means that AMD really cannot deliver all of the chips they'd like. After the yield issues have resided, which hopefully happens soon, as the new generation of graphic cards are going to use the process in question, the availability should improve.
The performance/price ratio really is in order with this product and we can recommend the HD 4770 to everyone which is looking for a fairly cheap card that can still pack a punch. | |
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| | Approved by Geekinvaders | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | After testing and playing with the 4770, I can say that this card is a good
mid-ranged card. It handled the tough tests we put it through.
If your system is kind of dated and looking for a quick
pick me up or if you’re running with onboard graphics and your system can
support the PCI-E slot then by all means upgrade to this card! it’s a great
price and wont leave a huge hole in your wallet. So if you’re in the market for
a new card that can handle most of the games out there in the last year or so
then pick up the ATI 4770 HD from Sapphire. | |
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| | Silver Award by Overclockersclub | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | What you get with the HD 4770 from ATI and Sapphire is a card that fits its niche perfectly.
The cooling solution on the HD 4770 looks much like an Intel CPU heatsink and does an admirable job in dissipating the heat generated by the 40nm core.
As the first 40nm card delivered, the HD 4770 delivers respectable performance above that of the HD 4670 and almost equal to that of the 9800GTX+, depending on the game being played. At $100 or less, there is nothing that competes in this price point that can deliver the performance that the HD 4770 delivers. Once the overclocking tools are available to support clock speeds above 830/850, this card should fly. | |
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| | Seal of Approval and Golden Bear Award by Bjorn3D | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | The Sapphire HD4770 performance was not at all what I was expecting. Normally, when we think about mid range video cards, we think they are the bottom of the barrel and will only play our games at a bare minimum settings. This was not the case with the HD4770 video card. It not only managed to play games at a decent frame rate, it managed to do so with high graphic settings and also with a decent resolution of 1680 x 1050.
For a video card that costs less than 100 USD, the Sapphire HD4770 is an affordable buy for anyone who is needing a solid performing video card that does not want to make too many sacrifices on visual quality. | |
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| | Highly Recommended by Bigbruin | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | In use the Sapphire Radeon HD4770 512MB graphics card performed admirably. It is not the ultimate gaming solution (and doesn't claim to be), but for about $100 it is definitely impressive. It can put up solid numbers in games with the settings turned up and it won't make your electric meter spin out of control in the process.
As mentioned a few times already in this review, the price is definitely a strong point for the HD4770. Sapphire's new card may be hard to find in stock at this point, but when it is on more store shelves it should sell for around $100 (US). In terms of gaming on a budget, this card brings new meaning to the term bang for the buck.
All things considered, the Sapphire Radeon HD4770 512MB graphics card earns the Bigbruin.com awards of "Highly Recommended" and "Good Value". | |
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| | Top Rank Award by Tweaknews | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | it represents an enormous value at US$99 before any sort of rebate and this is great for the consumer.
The HD4770 at this time is the bargain of the lot and at an introductory US$99 price, two of these cards in a Crossfire setup would be a fast US$200 combo that would handle most games reasonably well even at higher resolutions.
Overall, this card is amazing value for the money and can be considered one of the bright lights in a dim and crowded videocard market. | |
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| | Recommended by PCWizKidTechTalk | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | PC gamers and enthusiasts on a budget will appreciate the Sapphire HD4770. The mid-range gaming graphics card that uses low power and delivers is truly the HD4770 since it has the outstanding performance beating easily the HD4670 and compares closely to the HD4850. The GPU cooler does a great job at keeping the temperatures at load no higher than 61 Degrees Celsius with a quiet fan.
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| | Editor's Choice by Hi-Techreviews | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | This is one video card that speaks for itself, the results of our test show that if you are looking for a second video card to install in your backup system and you still want to be able to play games with that system the HD 4770 is the card to install in it. This card handled everything we tossed at it and begged for more and we will look forward to seeing how well the card plays some of the new games coming down the pike. | |
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| | Editor's Choice & Must Have Award by Modders-Inc. | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | This is one heck of a card. For being labeled a med-level card that can give you a level of performance close to a high-end card for a price tag of $109.99 USD is just crazy! If you compare the card to its closest competitor, in a different color, you can see that the Sapphire HD 4770 is leaps and bounds above it. Simply stated this all new card from ATI / Sapphire has come out just at the right time and the right price point. With its current selling price (if you are lucky you could probably find it on sale) is a must have card. The performance to price ratio is out of this world and well...just go get one! Maybe grab two for a super cheap, but great CrossFire setup. | |
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| | Editor's Choice by AMDZone | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | It is hard to imagine not only 3-4 years ago but last year getting this much performance out of a sub-$100 card but ATI has done it and Sapphire has done a great job with their Sapphire Radeon HD 4770. A quality bundle, and good price mean this card is a no-brainer and finally a sub-$100 card no gamer would be embarrassed to have. And with a little overclocking, you can get much faster performance than even a Radeon HD 4850! This makes this card basically perfect in addition to lower power consumption gained from the 40nm manufacturing process. | |
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| | Editor's Choice by Pureoverclock | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | AMD's push to bring a 40nm GPU to the market was a smart move, and beating Nvidia to the punch is probably icing on the cake for the embattled company. Following their highly successful 4800 series cards, the 4770 should help them continue the trend, likely providing a strong demand in the lucrative mid-range market segment. The Sapphire Radeon 4770 is a card that offers a very compelling argument to consumers; it offers outstanding performance in most of today's hottest games, nearly matching the 4850, but it runs cooler and quieter, draws less power, and costs less. There really isn't much left to consider. the Sapphire Radeon 4770 is a superb option for gamers who are looking for a top product at a rock-bottom price. | |
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| | Victus Award by HitechLegion | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | The performance of the Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512MB is great for a mainstream card. The Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 512MB is definitely worth the money for anyone looking to upgrade from the 4670. It offers a lot of growth and performance in most games and is priced about the same as the 4670. If you are looking to upgrade to another mainstream card, or just looking for something to do gaming but do not need your eyes to be burnt out of your sockets, then this is the way to go. | |
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| | Silver Tachometer Award by Benchmarkreviews | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | In conclusion, the Sapphire Radeon HD 4770 is perfect for HTPC builders and casual gamers looking for performance at a value with excellent cooling and overclocking capabilities. The HD4770 also matches well with AMD 770 motherboards, which currently sell for as little as $54.99 (after rebate). Adding a second HD4770 for CrossFireX makes all the difference, and our frame rate performance climbed beyond that of an overclocked GeForce GTX 285. With a double-slot cooler secured to a power-sipping 40nm GPU, budget enthusiasts can squeeze plenty more performance from the Radeon HD 4770 and get even faster frame rates for no additional cost. | |
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| | Editor's Choice by Phoronix | | | SAPPHIRE HD 4770 512MB GDDR5 PCI-E DUAL DVI-I/TVO | | For under $100 USD, AMD has developed a graphics card that can compete with -- and outperform in many instances -- the original Radeon HD 4850 (RV770) graphics card and bash the NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT. The AMD Radeon HD 4770 is one impressive graphics card that performs well under Linux using the Catalyst driver. The Radeon HD 4870 graphics card starts out at around $160 USD, which will deliver better performance as our results show, but if you are on a tight budget and looking for a sub-$100 USD graphics card, look no further than the Radeon HD 4770 as we would recommend this as a strong buy for its impressive performance, hardware capabilities, Linux support, and forthcoming open-source support. | |
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