One of ATI's highest performance graphic cards, released back in 2007, was the Radeon HD 3870. This GPU has also been the base for their Radeon HD 3870 X2, which was highly talked about, especially by NVIDIA's CEO. System integrators like HIS saw the release of the HD 3000 series as a new perspective, as the old HD 2000 series couldn't compete with NVIDIA's G80, as proven by several tests.



The HD 3870 graphic processor can be found in several flavors in HIS' product range, one of which benefits from the third generation of IceQ cooling technology (HIS proprietary technology). The decision to avoid the standard cooling solution enabled HIS to offer users a strong and reliable platform for graphic overclocking. With the new cooler, enthusiasts will be able to overclock the card without having to change the cooler.



The IceQ 3 technology is actually a hybrid solution, which combines a heatpipe and a fan cooler in order to achieve some impressive cooling performances. As for the performance stats on the standard 3870 graphic card, they are meant to provide gaming enthusiasts with high-graphics. The card is also meant to be used with a multimedia desktop computer, because of its HD capability.



Where NVIDIA goes with its PureVideo technology, ATI offers the Avivo HD technology, which has been designed to support high definition entertainment solutions. The support for Microsoft's API DirectX 10.1 and Shader Model 4.1 are the early statements of what future graphics will bring. Built to support a PCI Express 2.0 interface, this HIS HD 3870 IceQ 3 graphic card can easily work in a ATI CrossFire setup. This will allow users to increase their graphic power, by adding another of these graphic cards on their mobo.



With a price tag of approximately $200, this graphic card should be just what gamers will need.

With a price tag of approximately $200, this graphic card should be just what gamers will need.