The new SAPPHIRE HD 5870 Eyefinity6 edition is a 3D graphics accelerator with a single GPU and six mini Displayport outputs on the bracket. Any or all of these outputs can be connected to Displayport compatible monitors to give a choice of Eyefinity configurations to maximise gaming experience, enlarge work area for increased productivity or configure display areas for information or multimedia systems. The Eyefinity6 Edition is the first and only card in its class to support six monitors from a single graphics processor and delivers a stunning visual experience.
● 6 x Mini-DisplayPort
GPU
● 850 MHz Core Clock
● 40 nm Process Technology
● 1600 x Stream Processors
Memory
● 2048 MB Size 256 -bit GDDR5
● Memory clock 4800 MHz Effective
ATI EyefinityExpand your view of gaming, productivity, and entertainment and discover a new realm of panoramic computing with ATI Eyefinity advanced multiple-display technology.1, 2 With the introduction of new GPUs from AMD which are compliant with next-generation DirectX® 11, ATI Eyefinity Technology with DisplayPort connectivity, enables a single GPU to support up to six independent display outputs simultaneously. Boost everyday productivity, and ease multitasking with a vastly expanded visual workspace. Intensify gaming with ultra-immersive playing environments, and expand your entertainment landscape with a breathtaking field-of-view. Offering easy configuration and flexible upgradability, the innovative graphics capabilities of ATI Eyefinity multiple-display technology helps dissolve visual limitations and adds a new "surround-sight" sensation to your PC experience. Operate up to six high-resolution displays simultaneously and independently, flexibly configured in various combinations of landscape and portrait orientations. Group multiple monitors into a large integrated display surface, enabling windowed and full-screen 3D applications, images, and video to span across multiple displays as one desktop workspace. ATI Eyefinity advanced multiple-display technology supports Duplicated Mode operation (PC desktop cloned on multiple displays) and Extended Mode (PC desktop extended across multiple displays), and offers comprehensive operating system support that includes Windows® 7 ans Windows Vista®
ATI Eyefinity Technology Display Configurations
ATI Eyefinity Technology is defined as two or more display outputs operating simultaneously and cooperatively with each other. Support is available for Duplicated (Clone) and Extended multiple monitor modes, with new support for the capability to group displays into a massive single large surface spanning across multiple displays for use with your desktop workspace, video playback, with support for both windowed and full screen 3D applications.
Below is a list of available ‘Eyefinity Display Group’ configurations:
4 Monitors
2x2 Display Group Plus 2 Extended
Number of Monitors:
• Up to six dependent on graphics card configuration
Aggregate Screen Resolution:
• The aggregrate of screen resolution will vary based on the number of panels and screen resolution. The theoretical maximum: 8192 x 8192 (67.1 megapixel resolution) consisting of 6 panels of 2560 x 1600
Monitors:
• AMD recommends DisplayPort Display monitors, as they offer optimal flexibility with the highest number of display outputs
• Depending on the specific graphic card and operating system, ATI Eyefinity technology can support up to six displays. For configurations using more than two displays, additional displays must have DisplayPort connectors.
Supported Operating Systems:
• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Linux - scheduled to be enabled via a future ATI Catalyst™ driver release
Hardware:
• ATI Radeon™ GPU with support for DirectX® 11, with appropriate display outputs
ATI CrossFireX™ Technology:
• At this time only one graphics card can be used to drive ATI Eyefinity Technology, even when combined with ATI CrossFireX™ technology. AMD is working to address this.
Bandwidth Requirements:
• Conditional on monitor resolution. Increased resolution requires a higher performance GPU.
ATI Eyefinity Technology Display Connectivity
ATI Eyefinity Technology is closely aligned with AMD’s implementation of DisplayPort providing the flexibility and upgradability that modern user’s demand. Up to two DVI, HDMI, or VGA display outputs can be combined with DisplayPort outputs for a total of up to six monitors, depending on the graphics card configuration and the operating system. Wider display connectivity is possible by using display output adapters that support active translation from DisplayPort to DVI or VGA. Click here for more information on DisplayPort adapters.
Example configuration options based on a graphics card with four display outputs:
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