MSI Radeon HD 7870 Hawk Overclocking Gaming Video Card Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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CA: ncix.com US: us.ncix.com MSI's Hawk series graphics cards are for hardcore gamers and overclockers. They have all the features these enthusiast users demand and try to come up with more stuff they didn't know they needed!
The video presents an in-depth unboxing and first look at the MSI Radeon HD 7870 Hawk graphics card. The host emphasizes the Hawk edition as an overbuilt, enthusiast-class card designed for hardcore gamers and overclockers, highlighting its strong value relative to non-Hawk variants and its robust cooling solution. The unboxing showcases the physical design, including the large dual-fan cooler, aluminum shroud, and the extended heat sink with multiple heat pipes that reach over the GPU for improved thermal performance. The segment also covers key features such as the unlocked digital PWM controller, eight-phase GPU power design, enhanced monitoring via V check points, and the GPU Reactor card that stabilizes voltage for extreme overclocking. The speaker explains how these features translate to better overclocking headroom, stability, and potential performance gains, while also detailing included accessories and the backplate design that contributes to both aesthetics and structural integrity. The conclusion notes that the card is clocked at 1.1 GHz but has ample headroom for further overclocking, and invites viewers to subscribe for more unboxings, reviews, and computer videos.
Topics · technology · hardware · gaming · unboxing · pc_components · overclocking
Questions answered
- What is the MSI Radeon HD 7870 Hawk designed for and what makes it different from a standard card?
- The MSI Radeon HD 7870 Hawk is designed for hardcore gamers and overclockers. It overbuilds the card with enhanced power design, eight-phase GPU power, digital PWM control, and a robust cooling solution to provide higher stability and overclocking headroom compared with standard cards.
- What cooling and voltage features are highlighted for overclocking in the Hawk edition?
- Key features include a dual-fan aluminum shroud cooler with heat pipes that extend to maximize cooling, an unlocked digital PWM controller for more precise voltage regulation, and a GPU Reactor card that stabilizes voltage and reduces ripple for extreme overclocking.