Partner Cards: 10 Radeon R9 270 And 270X Boards, Reviewed

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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.

Sapphire Vapor-X 100364VXL Radeon R9 270X 2 GB

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Sapphire Vapor-X 100364VXL Radeon R9 270X 2 GB
Auxiliary Power Connectors2 x six-pin
Connectors1 x DVI-I (Dual-link and analog)1 x DVI-D1 x HDMI1 x DisplayPort
Form FactorTwo slots
Pros+ Slim
Cons- Cannot maintain boost clock rate under load- Noisy

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Igor Wallossek
Igor Wallossek
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Igor Wallossek wrote a wide variety of hardware articles for Tom's Hardware, with a strong focus on technical analysis and in-depth reviews. His contributions have spanned a broad spectrum of PC components, including GPUs, CPUs, workstations, and PC builds. His insightful articles provide readers with detailed knowledge to make informed decisions in the ever-evolving tech landscape