Conclusion
We have looked at this card from multiple angles and tested it with multiple tools. We’ve looked at what parts Sapphire has put into this card and how they’ve cooled it. What we’ve found is a great performing card with great cooling. I’m confident this card can play any game on the market today while still keeping its cool and not becoming a space heater. However, I would like to see Sapphire include a better suited Display Port adapter for today’s needs. At time of publication, the 6850 Vapor-X is $20 more than the stock 6850 from Sapphire making it a no-brainer upgrade. With this in mind I’m awarding the Sapphire 6850 Vapor-X our Approved Hardware Award.
