The Good

Being our second run at one of AMD's Radeon HD 5xxx series cards, we can say that we are just getting used to what the Sunnyvale, California-based chip maker can provide, in terms of graphics performance. While our first encounter was with the company's flagship card, this time around, we had to deal with the current, entry-level offering. After our experience with the card, we can definitely say that it’s nice to see a product that delivers support for the latest technology, in an affordable package.

We also have to point out that, for a board that performs the way the HD 5670 does, the energy efficient design comes as a valuable plus. With the card being available for US$99, this is pretty much among the best deals you can get for AMD's latest mainstream card.

The Bad

It's hard to find anything wrong with the card, especially if you know the segment in which it has been placed. Value for money, this card offers support for some of the latest technologies available on the market, but within the budget of mainstream users. Whether you are still interested in buying a new desktop PC or want to upgrade the graphics of your current PC, this is a card to consider.

If you really want to dig deep for minuses, we can say that, at US$99, HIS' card isn't the cheapest Redwood-based graphics card on the market. If you do a bit of searching, you'll see that some offerings go for south of US$99. Aside from that, you should know that if performance is on your mind, then this isn't the card for you. It copes well with providing a pleasurable gaming experience, in some scenarios, but that's as far as it goes.

Overall Impressions

AMD appears to be on the right track, especially since its biggest competitor, NVIDIA, is still late with its refreshed line of GeForce GPUs. With an improved 40nm process, one that continues to suffer from TSMC's inability to deliver better yields, Advanced Micro Devices will get some time to increase its market share, as long as NVIDIA delays the launch of its next-generation GPUs.

With a price tag that is just shy of US$100, the HIS-designed Radeon HD 5670 will provide consumers with a choice for upgrading to DirectX 11. If you are planning on using this card on your very own Eyefinity setup, then you should probably look for another model, as this doesn't come with a DisplayPort, necessary for running said technology.

Sales Package

HIS Graphics Card
Install CD with Multilingual User Guide and BumpTop
Quick Installation Guide
HIS Power Up Label.