MSI Releases the R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition Graphics Card

[HardOCP News]

nternationally renowned graphics card and mainboard manufacturer MSI proudly launches the R6950 Twin Frozr III Power Edition today. The all-new graphics card is not only equipped with the latest Twin Frozr III dual fan cooling module, it also incorporates MSI's exclusive Propeller Blade technology for 20% more airflow than conventional fan blade designs. Under full loads, the GPU core runs 11˚C cooler than the reference thermal solution and noise output is up to 13.9 dB lower. The popular PCB architecture from the R6850 Cyclone 1GD5 Power Edition has been retained as well, with Triple Over-Voltage support and a 6+2 phase power delivery system that ensures overclocking potential and stability, achieving up to 21% more performance than the reference HD 6950*! By meeting the needs for increased cooling efficiency, an enhanced power supply, improved overclocking potential, and constant stability— the R6950 Frozr III Power Edition is undoubtedly the best HD6950 graphics card on the market today.

 

[Afti]

That name's a bit of a mouthful.

Seriously, they need to fire their branding team.

Card itself looks good, mind you.

 

[Katalysis]

We got "Propeller Blade" technology up in here.

 

[LUCKYeyeAM]

I wonder if this will be for the 1 or 2GB version? I want this card regardless

 

[Hakuren]

Give us 6980 (2x6950 bolted together) so I won't need to waste 2 slots for VGAs.

Looks nice BTW.

 

[MrSneis]

I'm kind of sold on this but too bad I have 2x reference cards

 

[Asacolips]

Meh, reference cards aren't that bad. Virtually the same performance and you can 'upgrade' it into a 6970, if necessary.

 

[TwistedAegis]

I just bought a MSI 6970; I wanted a Twin Frozr model but alas no such luck.

 

[Fershlugg]

Meh, reference cards aren't that bad. Virtually the same performance and you can 'upgrade' it into a 6970, if necessary.

Does the new card have dual bios with the micro switch? Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[Cerulean]

This is retarded. Retarded because they should stop marketing cards like this, and instead go all out with peltier cooled cards. Now that would be news worth reading.

 

[rangda]

So is this card vapor or what?

 

[kerf_kikr]

Cards seem to be popping up in the netherlands and there's a semireview on hothardware. Looking forward to this one; should be an oc monster.

 

[Synomenon]

How long is this card?

 

[JohnleMVP]

Only 2 DP = 3 Monitor Eyefinity Screen Tearing.

ASUS DirectCU has 4 DP.