MSI introduces its first 5800 series cards -the first ones in the DX-11 lineup.

As the windows 7 prepares itself for its launch next month, the anticipation for the gamers around the globe in increasing due to very much hyped DX-11 support with the new operating system promising great improvements in the audio and video qualities. ATI was the first one to launch graphic processors supporting dx-11 with its 5800 series graphic processors. Yesterday MSI shows off its preparations for the dx-11 support with R5870 and R5850 series graphics cards loaded with 1600 and 1440 stream processors and equipped with 1GB of GDDR5 memory paired up with a 256-bit memory interface. The HD 5870 works at 850 for the core and 4800MHz for the memory, while the HD 5850 is clocked at 725MHz for the core and 4000MHz for memory. In short, it will be a treat for gamers and enthusiasts as they can now churn out maximum performance out of their current dx-10 games. We are yet to see the price tags for this power machines. Here are the detailed technical specifications for the cards.

40nm manufacturing process
The brand new MSI R5870/R5850 series uses more advanced 40nm GPU to implement decisively more transistors within the same amount of space and thereby reaching a new level of performance. In addition the modern 40nm process reduces power consumption and brings about a more efficient overall electrical utilization. By using the advantages of this innovative 40nm process technology, the next generation MSI R5870/R5850 series offers outstanding performance of a new kind.



Support a verity of next-generation graphics standards
Apart from the production process advancements, the entire new MSI R5870/R5850 series is already optimized for the upcoming Windows 7 operating system, and the first one to support the new DirectX 11 / Shader 5.0, thereby taking the immersive gaming experience to a new level, dramatically improving special effects enjoyment. Furthermore the MSI R5870/R5850 also provide for more comprehensive graphics software support. Not only is OpenGL 3.1 supported but also the newest OpenCL standard. This allows the powerful graphics processor to not only render visual effects but also being used on general computing matters which helps to reduce CPU usage resulting in turn to a more effective overall performance.

Brand new ATi Eyefinity technology - single-card triple-screen output
For those gamers who concerned about multiple graphics output, the MSI R5870/R5850 series graphics cards already support the new ATi Eyefinity technology, allowing for triple screen output on one single card*; The ATi Eyefinity technology breaks with the former limitations that one graphics card could only support a maximum of two outputs. Now, in using ATi Eyefinity gamers can extend their game play to three displays widen visibility and providing excellent views of every angle putting the gamers truly into the game, and also reach a new level of game play.

Military Class Concept Components to bring a new level of stability
In order to further improve stability of the MSI R5870 and R5850 graphics cards, MSI adopts solid capacitors and SSC (solid state chokes). This provides for highest stability even under long-term full loading. Now you don’t need to worry anymore that during hardcore gaming your machine might potentially overheat to crash or delay.