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Our sample was just out of the factory and wasn't supplied in the retail box, so we have included an image that Sapphire sent us of the finished artwork (above).
The bundle included is comprehensive. A software disc, power and video adapters, and a displayport to HDMI convertor cable (and HDMI cable). There is also a Crossfire cable and a Sapphire Select Club information leaflet.
The card has a Sapphire proprietary cooling system installed with the fan set to the right. The PCB is an attractive blue design.
The card has full HD6870 connectivity at the rear which is impressive: 2x mini DP (1.2), HDMI 1.4a, and 2x DL-DVI and SL-DVI connectors. It requires dual 6 pin power connectors to operate, which is also a HD6870 configuration.
The cooler is a hefty multiple heatpipe design which will offer improved cooling when compared with the original design.
The Sapphire HD6850 Toxic Edition is supplied ‘out of the box’ with significant overclocks from 775mhz to 820mhz core and from 1000mhz memory (4000mhz effective) to 1100mhz (4400mhz effective).
excellent, another good HD6850 ! spoilt for choice in this sector lately. Still not sure whether to get a GTX460 or one of these around 170 quid.
I agree, that manually these can be adjusted easy enough, but I like sapphires take on this, to keep the noise down and fan lower than others. while relying on the cooler to keep the temps around 70c. interesting to see the picture of the fan only at 36% when furmark loaded. around 50-60% that would drop 10c. two different ideas from XFX and Sapphire, both work.
Sapphire and XFX really are in a head to head right now. I think the XFX looks nicer and I like their fan also. Either would do me, but ill probably get a HIS HD5870 Turbo.
Interesting to see they have opted for the full sized cooler to expell air out the back of the case. sometimes i dislike thes models as they dont do that,. I dont want hot air in my case.
Been waiting on this a while, will be curious to see if the price meets your expectations howver as I think it will be more than 20 more.
love these mid range boards. still not sure they are better than some of the GTX460’s you review here. like the evga GTX460 FTW or the MSI talon attack. but good regardless.
Excellent overclocking capabilities on these boards. I need a new monitor however. thankfully 1080p models are cheaper now.
Ideal really for 1080p gaming. if the price is right.
when is it for sale? any ideas?
urghhh not another product not listed anywhere for sale 🙁
I like Sapphire products, always built well and they have good cover for support which is important. always why I never buy powercolor or one of the far eastern makes,
Dont like this as much as the XFX board, the styling isnt as good. XFX board looks sexy.
My brother wants to buy two 6850s for the new year. wonder how much moer expensive these will be compared to reference design.
Great finding this site today, what a wealth of fantastic reviews! im a GTX460 man however, as I hate AMD drivers and support. nice product tho.
@Larry you can pick them up from RebelGadgets as they have them available on their site 😉