In the pursuit of the perfect combination of a reasonably priced video card that delivers exceptional performance, Sapphire is releasing their popular Vapor-X version of the ATI HD 5750.
The HD 5750 is targeted to mainstream and price conscious consumers who wish to adopt the new ATI chip for its technological advancements – such as the revolutionary Eyefinity display option – as well as do some modest gaming.
The HD 5750 Vapor-X includes a uniquely designed cooler utilizing Sapphire’s “Vapor Chamber Technology” and improved heatsink design for superior airflow and much cooler operating temperatures. The exact specs have been detailed, and unlike our earlier assumptions of stock speeds, the card is clocked (albeit trivial ) slightly higher, including 1GB of GDDR5 memory and a core speed of 700MHz 710MHz with memory at 1150MHz (4600MHz) 1160MHz (Effective 4640 MHz).
With its small size and 16W idle low power consumption, the card is perfect for media centres. It includes dual DVI, as well as HDMI and Display port on the rear.
The Vapor-X is scheduled to be released November 3rd and will likely demand a small premium over Sapphire’s regular model.
Update (10/27/09): We received clarification on the exact speeds of the new video card. Sapphire will be clocking both core and memory 10MHz higher than stock at 710MHz and 4640MHz (effective).







October 26, 2009 02:34 AM
why the heck did they make it longer

October 26, 2009 05:34 AM
October 26, 2009 05:36 AM
Yay... let's push the heat back in, against the natural airflow direction of most cases...
Dumba**es.
October 26, 2009 06:43 AM
October 26, 2009 06:47 AM
October 26, 2009 06:57 AM
But I understand your point, if you want go have a battle with Sapphire, bet you can't..
October 26, 2009 07:48 AM
IMO, the core on the card doesn't produce enough heat to be a worry. In addition, it looks to me like the heatsink is designed to exhaust air in every direction.
I'll let you guys know what happens, I have one sitting at my UPS Store.
October 30, 2009 08:16 PM
Any idea when you may have that review up? I just built a new PC and this card will be the final part I need to make it complete and a 100% new PC. My current 4890 is chugging along in there right now, unaware I am going to sell him to some gypsies when his big brother arrives.