ASUS HD 5870 Matrix & ASUS HD 5870 "V2" Sneak Peek

The HD 5870 Matrix 2GB: A Pictorial Overview

As you can see from the pictures below, the HD 5870 Matrix 2GB looks a lot like the “original” high end RoG card: the GTX 285 Matrix. It uses the same stunning corrugated black heatsink design that is marked with the Republic of Gamers symbol as well as the LED-lit Matrix logo on the card’s side. This LED will light up in various stages based on the load placed on the card.

One of the most distinct additions is the inclusion two 8-pin power connectors. While the Matrix won’t consume substantially more power than a reference HD 5870 when running its out-of-box overclock, ASUS expects these cards to feature massive overclocking headroom which will dramatically increase power consumption.

Meanwhile, the backplate features HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI connectors which can be used for an Eyefinity setup along with a Safe Boot button. Since you can save overclock profiles directly to the BIOS of the Matrix, you can treat this “Safe Boot” as an ejection seat just in case the profile you save causes critical errors. It’s a great way to get you out of a potentially sticky situation.