Starting from the top we have the R6570-MD2GD3, which is equipped with 2GB Vram giving a larger frame buffer, especially for high resolution monitors. It’s also equipped with the Military Class III Concept Components, including SFC and solid capacitor, offering higher reliability and longer lifespan even when under heavy load.

Gamers are also given the option to record in-game scenes in real time and share them with friends within MSI’s exclusive overclocking utility.

Using the MSI Afterburner overclocking utility, gamers will be able to adjust the clock speeds to their needs and to gain better performance.

The R6570-MD2GD3 is very similar (to the extent of having the same name) yet it features only 1GB of DDR3 memory on a 64-bit memory bus. This version will also cost less than the other.

Display outputs offered on both version include DVI, VGA and HDMI.

No price or release date have been given, and even though featuring rather low specs when you come to think about what’s on offer today, these entry-level solutions present a good alternative for those who either don’t have between 300-500 bucks to spend on high quality graphics card or for those who just want to enjoy Full HD content and casual gaming without going overkill or breaking the bank.

Source: tech2

Dubbed one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, Battlefield 3 saw pre-orders galore and when it finally arrived, a lot of consumers were sadly let down by their systems, with the intense game needing a lot more juice than first expected.

This gave graphics card manufacturers the chance to revamp a card, add new features or even just bundle in the game for good measure.

The Radeon 6950 is classed as one of the best bang for buck cards on the market, giving a good balance of performance while keeping a few pennies in the bank at the same time. Due to this, it instantly became a hit with consumers and they flocked out to buy them in abundance.

Today we have a Radeon HD 6950 from our good friends at Club3D. It may look standard, but it is basically identical to their patented CoolStream card, but comes with Battlefield 3 included. CoolStream is the cooling technology behind Club3D’s graphics cards, and as we’ve seen in other reviews of their cards, it really is a great cooling solution, so we’re eager to see how this card performs.

AMD today launched the Radeon HD 7970 graphics card for desktop PCs, introducing the world’s fastest single GPU graphics card and the only GPU based on 28nm production technology. With the arrival of the AMD Radeon HD 7970, AMD has unleashed its revolutionary new Graphics Core Next Architecture that enables new levels of gaming and compute capabilities – realising an improvement of over 150% in performance/sq mm over the prior generation. Engineered with support for PCI Express 3.0 and AMD CrossFire technology, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 graphics card arrives prepared for the next level of gaming.

“True to the maxim, “never settle”, AMD is once again aggressively advancing the state of the graphics industry – this time with the arrival of the world’s fastest single GPU graphics card, the AMD Radeon HD 7970,” said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, GPU Division, AMD. “This graphics card represents a revolution in the graphics industry. To put it bluntly, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 changes everything!”

AMD further extends its GPU leadership with the AMD Radeon HD 7970 through AMD App Acceleration, which enables exquisite high-definition video images and exceptional performance improvements for everyday applications. Ground-breaking advancements with AMD Eyefinity technology enable gamers and desktop enthusiasts to connect up to six displays to one graphics card, delivering immersive stereoscopic 3D experiences and astonishing 16k x 16k display resolutions. It’s also armed with the latest PCI Express 3.0 standard to enable uncompromised image quality, and is additionally equipped with GDDR5 memory, enabling accelerated GPU performance. Through its intelligent AMD PowerTune and AMD ZeroCore Power technologies, the AMD Radeon HD 7970 enables higher performance levels while maximizing power efficiencies.

“The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is an awesome tool in any gamer’s arsenal,” said Johan Andersson, Rendering Architect at DICE. “We have worked closely with AMD during the development of the Frostbite 2 game engine to take full advantage of AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology and DirectX 11 for a more realistic, entertaining and visceral gaming experience in Battlefield 3.”

The AMD Radeon HD 7970 is available January 9, 2012 from retailers worldwide, with select models starting at $549.

Source: Press Release

Gigabyte along with Zotac and MSI has announced its 448 core variant of the GTX 560Ti. The GV-N560448-13I card is based on Gigabyte’s own GF110 PCB comprised of ultra durable components. They have also equipped it with Gigabyte’s high performance Windforce cooler which for this card consists of a large vapour chamber with copper heat pipes and aluminium heat sinks as well as three 80mm fans. Nvidia reference clock speeds are maintained in this card but as you might expect there is significant headroom to change the 732MHz Core /1464MHz CUDA /950MHz Memory (3800MHz effective) configuration. This card obviously packs 448 CUDA cores compared to the old GTX 560Ti which had 384. And it uses, like the GTX 570, 1280MB of VRAM across a 320bit bus.

These cards will be available in limited quantities, in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Russia, and the Nordics. It will be priced at around $300.

ZOTAC International, today unleashes the GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition graphics card geared for the latest stunning Microsoft DirectX 11-enabled titles.

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition graphics card delivers the performance and visual details gamers crave for an unmatched immersive gaming experience. Equipped with 448 lightning-fast shaders and 1280MB of GDDR5 memory, the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition graphics card packs a performance punch.

“PC gaming is a strong segment that continues to grow and now is the best time to upgrade for the latest DirectX 11 releases. With the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition, gamers can easily equip their PC to play the latest titles with ultra-quality settings up to 1080p – beyond what a console can deliver,” said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition is NVIDIA SLI ready with dual SLI connectors. Up to three ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Editions can operate together for up to 2.8-times the performance of a single card or unlock 3D Vision Surround technology for triple-display gaming.

It’s time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores Limited Edition.

Source: Press Release

Leading global mainboard and graphics card maker MSI today announces the release of the N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC graphics card. This graphics card features the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti chipset with 448 CUDA cores and 1280MB of 320-bit GDDR5 high-speed graphics memory. The N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC supports MSI’s exclusive Triple Overvoltage and 6+1 Phase PWM design. The greatly improved overclocking potential and stability increases overclocking performance up to 29%! The highly acclaimed Twin Frozr III thermal design with 8cm Propeller Blades fan setup for 20% more air flow and 8mm SuperPipe technology is used for cooling. Fan noise of just 30dB at full load provides gamers the most silence user experience, while MSI Military Class II components are used to give the highest quality and stability. For gamers seeking overclocking potential, cooling and stability, the N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC graphics card offers the perfect choice!

Power Edition architecture increases overclocking potential up-to 29%

The N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC retains the Power Edition architecture with enhanced 6+1 phase PWM design to ensure stability during overclocking. Triple Overvoltage with Afterburner support means that GPU/Memory/PLL voltages can be adjusted to unleash the graphics card’s full potential and increases its overclocking capability up to 29%! Twin Frozr III Cooling: only 30dB under Full Load

The MSI N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC graphics card features MSI’s exclusive Twin Frozr III dual-fan cooling solution and MSI’s innovative Propeller Blades technology which boosts airflow up-to 20% compared to conventional fan design. The dual 8cm temperature-controlled fan design, SuperPipe technology, nickel-plated copper base and high-density cooling fan setup, all work together to ensure maximum heat dissipation within the shortest amount of time! Noise is a stealthy 30dB under full load, providing gamers the most silence user experience.

Premium Military Class II components

MSI Military Class II components represent the highest in quality and stability. The military-grade components used for the N560GTX-448 Twin Frozr III Power Edition/OC includes Hi-C Caps with Tantalum for more precise power management, Super Ferrite Chokes (SFC) for 30% more power and Solid CAPs with up to 10 years of service life.

Source: Press Release

The KFA2 GeForce 570 MDT X4 is designed to play the latest DirectX 11 games in full 1080p. Whilst the KFA2 GeForce 570 supports up to 4 monitors its main feature includes ‘Virtual single monitor mode’ which shares one desktop across 3 screens, producing surround HD game play.

The card features 4 DVI ports to support digital PC displays natively, and also has one Mini-HDMI port with digital audio for use with HDTVs. Like the GTX 560 Ti MDT X5, the GTX 570 MDT X4 also allows you to connect an additional display for the Windows desktop to use for chats, playlists, video, supporting all the latest features such as DirectX11 and PhysX.

Another new KFA2-exclusive technology featured in the GTX 570 MDT X4 is the KFA2 HT-Engine, the 1st KFA2 in-house designed chipset to manage, monitor and over-clock your graphics card. The HT-Engine includes the Power Meter to view the entire card’s status and monitor consumption, Voltage Setting for extreme over-clocking enthusiasts, and Dual Bios which acts as a fail-safe backup for Bios customization and updating.

In addition, KFA2 will be bundling the new, custom KFA2 developed EZY Display Setting Management software to make configuring and managing multiple displays and the application windows, with ease of a single click of the mouse. More info can be found here.

KFA2 continues to lead the way in the world of performance graphics cards with new innovations in cutting edge hardware and software.

“One GTX 570 – four monitors, 1080p surround gaming, Extreme over-clocked edition with a black PCB and a black matt finished quad heat-pipe cooler – say no more” said Graham Brown, European Marketing Manager.

The KFA2 GeForce GTX 570 MDT X4 EX OC Graphic Cards are backed by a 2 year warranty and will be available at leading online and in-store retailers throughout Europe.

Source: Press Release

What is really unique about this card is the built on expansion capabilities it has. On the front side it has a mini PCI-E slot and on the rear side a SODIMM slot but without any additional information except pictures it is difficult to speculate what these have been designed for. All of this is pretty intense stuff so to cool it all down there is 10 heat pipe cooler design with two large fans probably 92mm. The product will be designed for the Asian and European markets as usual but we have no idea on pricing and final clock speeds but given the custom nature of this product clock speeds should be very high and the pricing will not be that close to a standard GTX 560Ti.

Source: Press Release

Although there have been no official releases from Nvidia with regards to the naming structure of the next generation of 28nm based Video cards we now know they will be called the 600 series. This was realised after Nvidia’s 285 beta drivers showed up two entries for Nvidia 600 series cards: