PowerColor PCS+ HD7870 Gaming Video Card

Written by: Kirill on May. 14, 2013

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Conclusions

Over all, this is an incredibly impressive card. Having replaced my previous GTX460, (an overdue upgrade, the two cards aren’t even on the same level) I am definitely a much happier gamer with this thing in my rig.

PROS

Great performance
Decent idling temperature
Outstanding rate of cooling
Easy to use controller software
Comes overclocked (some may see this as a con)

CONS

Tends to run hot
When it runs hot, it runs loud

While not exactly top of the line, I do have to say that this card is an impressive addition to any rig, and it’s price of $249.99 (Newegg.com) is a solid one for a platform capable of this level of performance. I do have to say that I’m not a fan of the fact that the card came overclocked, but I’m not complaining about the increase in performance either. I just believe that the choice to overclock the card should be left up to the consumer. Opinions aside, I can only recommend this card for those interested in a higher end AMD card.