All stock codes associated to this product
R7970LIGHTNINGBE
R7970 Lightning BE
Core/Memory
1070MHz Core
3072MB GDDR5 6000MHz Memory
Video Output Function
Mini DisplayPort x 4 (Resolution up to 2560x1600)
Single-link DVI-I x1 (Resolution up to 1920x1200)
Single-link DVI-D x 1(Resolution up to 1920x1200)
Overview
LightningSeries Introduction
Key Features
- Unlocked Digital Power
- Unlocked BIOS: One click to unlock all protections for extreme overclocking
- Digital PWM Controller: More stable and precise voltage by digital signal
- Enhanced Power Design: 2X Power output for maximum OC potential
- GPU Reactor
- An add-on device on the back of R7970 Lightning (Behind GPU) for the overclocking stability
- Provide 88% higher power capacity and eliminate power noise (ripple)
- Xtreme Thermal
- Dust Removal technology on Twin Frozr IV keeps dust out for the best thermal condition
- Dual Form-in-one Heatsinks provide better heat dissipation and strengthen the structure
- Military Class III Components
- Meet MIL-STD-810G standard to ensure the best stability and quality.
- Adopt CopperMOS, Hi-c CAP, Golden SSC, and Dark Solid CAP
Video Output Function
Single-link DVI-I x 1
Single-link DVI-D x 1
Mini DisplayPort x 4
Bundle MSI developed driver and utilities
MSI Live Update Series(Live Graphics Card BIOS & Live Graphics Card Driver)
Automatically online download & update Graphics Card BIOS & Drivers, reduce the risk of getting the wrong files, and never have the trouble on web site searching.
MSI Graphics Card Driver
MSI StarOSD
StarOSD can monitor system information, adjust monitor figuration, and overclock system.
MSI Dual Core Center
MSI Live
MSI Live including all real time life information you need, such as Live MSI Product News, Live Daily Information, Live Personal Schedule Manager, Live Search and more.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Microsoft DirectX
Norton Internet Security 2008 60 days Trial
Blocks online identity theft by phishing Web sites
Detects and eliminates spyware
Removes viruses and Internet worms automatically
Protects against hackers
Features:
Military Class ? Components
Meet MIL-STD-810G standard to ensure the best stability and quality.
Adopt CopperMOS, Hi-c CAP, Golden SSC, and Dark Solid CAP
Unlocked Digital Power
Unlocked BIOS: One click to unlock all protections for extreme overclocking
Digital PWM Controller: More stable and precise voltage by digital signal
Enhanced Power Design: 2X Power output for maximum OC potential
V-Check Points
V-Check Points Bulit-in Voltage measurement points on graphics card or mainboard. No need to read hard and long datasheet to find the voltage reading points. Get accurate voltage of GPU and Memory on the fly. Additional cables hold multimeter probes.
Afterburner
Afterburner co-development by MSI and Rivatuner, MSI releases the ultimate graphics card utility “Afterburner”. This utility enables all MSI graphics cards users to boost performance and to monitor all kinds of critical information in real-time. Afterburner is a completely free utility which is compatible with almost all MSI graphics cards.
HDMI + DVI Output
HDMI + DVI Output HDMI and DVI are the most comprehensive used interfaces for high definition video display. MSI adopts two interfaces to provide a complete output solution for users to enjoy the latest HD video such as blu-ray movie.
DirectX 11
The first fully Microsoft DirectX® 11-compatible GPUs in their class, the ATI Radeon™ HD 5000/HD 6000/HD 7000 Series are designed to deliver unbelievable HD gaming performance for the latest games and DirectX® 11 applications so you can dominate the competition.
HDMI Support
MSI graphics cards offer the HDMI functionality to provide access to premium digital content. HDMI enables gaming enthusiasts to seamlessly connect to their LCD monitor to bring the ultimate multimedia experience. (Only 1 single HDMI cable is required while streaming audio/video data to flat-panel display devices, such as Plasma/LCD TVs, or projector.)
Blu-ray and HD DVD Support
Both support the latest specifications of Blu-ray and HD DVD(High Definition DVD). It comes with the latest GPU and Memory superior processing performance in which users can easily enjoy the high-definition video of 1920x1080(1080p/i).
Meet RoHS regulations
MSI products are the first to be in conformity of the EU’s RoHS(Restriction of Hazardous Substances) regulations, reducing heavy metals and toxic materials in the products. This is an effort made for the Earth, and essentially for a clean future.
HDCP Support
The HDCP provides a robust, cost-effective and transparent method for transmitting and receiving digital entertainment similar to DVI/HDMI-compliant digital displays. HDCP encrypts the date transmitted between the DVI/HDMI connector on the graphics adapter and the display.
Live Update 5
MSI Live Update 5 is a single utility software that automatically checks BIOS, driver and utility updates and installs for you , which can save your time for searching and lower the risk while updating.
Specification
The Specification may change without notice. The actual products sold are different from areas. Please check the detailed Specification with your local dealers.
| Graphics Engine |
ATI Radeon HD 7970 |
| Interface |
PCI Express x16 3.0 |
| Memory Type |
GDDR5 |
| Memory Size(MB) |
3072 |
| Memory Interface |
384 bits |
| Core Clock Speed(MHz) |
1070 (boost: 1150) |
| Sharder Clock Speed (MHz) |
N/A |
| Memory Clock Speed(MHz) |
6000 |
| Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) |
N/A |
| Texture Fill Rate(billion/sec) |
N/A |
| DVI Output |
2 (Resolution up to 1920x1200) |
| D-SUB Output |
N/A |
| HDMI-Output |
N/A |
| Mini HDMI-Output |
N/A |
| DisplayPort |
N/A |
| Mini DisplayPort |
4 |
| TV-Output |
N/A |
| VIVO(Video-in/out) |
Y |
| HDTV Support |
N/A |
| HDCP Support |
Y |
| HDMI Support |
Y |
| Dual-link DVI |
N/A |
| Display Output (Max Resolution) |
2560x1600 (For mini DisplayPort Only ) |
| RAMDACs |
400 |
| DirectX Version Support |
11 |
| OpenGL Version Support |
4.2 |
| CrossFire Support |
Y |
| SLI Support |
N/A |
| 3-way SLI |
N/A |
| HyperMemory Tech. |
N/A |
| TurboCache tech. |
N/A |
| Card Dimension(mm) |
305x135.5x40mm |
| Weight |
N/A |
