January 1st, 2011

PowerColor debuts a watercooled Radeon HD 6970

InsideHW - PowerColor debuts a watercooled Radeon HD 6970
TUL Corporation has revealed its newest Cayman-based graphics card, the Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD6970 which comes equipped with a copper base EK waterblock (includes 3/8″ and 1/2″ fittings) that enables GPU temperatures to stay under 50 degrees Celsius under full load.

The new Radeon has 1536 Stream Processors, a GPU clock of 925 MHz (compared to stock 880 MHz), a 256-bit memory interface, 2GB of GDDR5 at 5700 MHz (5500 MHz), CrossFireX support, and dual-DVI, one HDMI and two mini DisplayPort outputs. Unfortunately, the card’s price tag and availability were not announced.

TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, announces the world’s first liquid cooling solution for the HD6970 series. The PowerColor Liquid Cooling Solution (LCS) HD6970 2GB GDDR5 is once again working with renowned cooling manufacturer EKwaterblocks to bring the ultimate cooling solution to the HD6970. The offering aims to provide extraordinary thermal performance to enhance overclocking ability while allowing optimum system stability.

The PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a full water block mounted on the card, fully covering the key components which can be dissipate the heat from the copper base design. This allows the reduction of GPU temperatures under 50°C even under full load. PowerColor packages a high-flow 3/8″ and 1/2″ fittings (barbs) to maximize water flow with captured o-rings to prevent leakage. Gamers can customize their own liquid cooling system using these two fittings.

“The coolest temperatures and the fastest performance is what we guarantee to add into the LCS HD6970 features,” said Ted Chen, CEO of TUL Corporation. “With all the key features come with this latest solution, we believe all these benefits can make it the best solution ever for hardcore gamers and benchmark ethusiasts.”

Compatible with all the latest features, the PowerColor LCS HD6970 has a factory overclocked setting at 925 MHz core and 1425 MHz memory, easily pushing the overclocking ability to maximize its performance. The card also comes equipped with Volterra’s digital power solution, maximizes its transforming efficiency and delivers the best output quality through its high frequency feature, enabling the most efficient way to boost up gaming experience.