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MSI goes for simplicity with Radeon HD 5000 series

by Parm Mann on 23 September 2009, 16:41

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Radeon HD 5000-series cards keep on coming, and MSI has two basic-looking models to choose from.

Given that AMD's reference design looks pretty darn spiffin', MSI has opted to just stick its name and model numbers on the cards, creating a minimalistic look that might appeal to some. Other than that, there isn't a whole lot else helping differentiate MSI's cards from the competition - unless you like fighter-jet box art, perhaps?

MSI does state that its cards make use of solid capacitors and solid-state chokes, providing the "highest stability even under long-term full loading", but we wouldn't expect anything less. Unlike Sapphire and ASUS, MSI doesn't mention any bundled games - looks like what you see is what you get.

We've highlighted that availability for both the Radeon HD 5870 and Radeon HD 5850 is, shall we say, a little slim, but those wanting to know what makes the Radeon HD 5000 series tick can take a look at our in-depth review.

Official press release: MSI introduces the R5870 and R5850 series graphics cards



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Why bother honestly? we dont need to see every manufactures reference design.
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*Yawn*. If it's reference, it'd better either be cheap or have a good bundle.

PK
MSI know full well that any 5-series card will sell out no matter what the bundle - why go to the expense of bundling games or accessories when they quite clearly don't need to. When stock becomes more plentiful I'm sure they'll release some slightly more inventive versions.
MSI offers only 1 year warranty on graphic cards! Keep that in mind when your MSI graphic card dies after 13 months (happened recently to me)!
alien7
MSI offers only 1 year warranty on graphic cards! Keep that in mind when your MSI graphic card dies after 13 months (happened recently to me)!

Are you sure about that?

msicomputer.com/html/popup/CustService/General_war.html

MSI VGA Products are warranted for 3 year limited warranty (Two (2) years Parts & Labor, and the third Year Parts ONLY, shipping and handling fee will be required).