MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition Graphics Card
Best reliable performance for budget conscious gamers.
This card prioritizes silence and thermal headroom over raw, out-of-the-box speed. By swapping standard cooling for a specialized fan design, it gives enthusiasts the stability needed to push overclocking further, though you are ultimately limited by the aging architecture of this older generation hardware.
$397.00
at
Newegg
Who it's for
- Budget-conscious gamers seeking basic 1080p performance for classic titles
- Users needing a dedicated GPU for a home theater PC or office workstation
- PC builders prioritizing quieter system operation and stable component temperatures
Who should skip it
- Gamers expecting to play current generation titles with acceptable frame rates
- Enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge visual fidelity and future-proof display connectivity
- Users who require the latest driver optimizations and broad software compatibility
Performance breakdown
Thermal Efficiency
Twin Frozr cooling keeps temperatures impressively low under heavy gaming loads.
Acoustic Performance
Propeller Blade technology ensures quiet operation even when the fans spin up.
Overclocking Headroom
Voltage adjustment support allows enthusiasts to push clock speeds well beyond stock.
Multi-Display Capability
Eyefinity support makes setting up expansive, immersive monitor arrays remarkably simple.
Legacy Gaming Power
Solid performance for older titles, though struggles with modern, demanding graphical settings.
Build Quality
Robust construction feels durable and handles heat dissipation with professional reliability.
Key Specs
Brand
MSI
Model
R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC
Interface
PCI Express 3.0 x16
Chipset Manufacturer
AMD
GPU
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
Core Clock
1050MHz
Stream Processors
1280
Memory Size
2GB GDDR5
Memory Interface
256-Bit
Effective Memory Clock
1200 MHz (4.8Gbps)
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