Partner Cards: 10 Radeon R9 270 And 270X Boards, Reviewed
We're not particularly fond of AMD's reference Radeon R9 270-series cooling solution. Fortunately, most of the company's board partners have their own heat sinks and fans. We take 10 cards and measure their clock rates, thermals, and acoustics.
MSI Radeon R9 270X Gaming 4 GB
| MSI Radeon R9 270X Gaming 4 GB | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Power Connectors | 2 x six-pin |
| Connectors | 1 x DVI-I (Dual-link and analog)1 x DVI-D1 x HDMI1 x DisplayPort |
| Form Factor | Two slots |
| Pros | + Slim+ Lightweight+ Maintains its clock rate under load+ Very quiet |
| Cons | - Almost no additional cooling headroom without increasing noise |
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