ATI Radeon HD 5970 Video Card First Look & Unboxing Linus Tech Tips

The video presents an in-depth unboxing and first look at the ATI Radeon HD 5970, a dual-GPU graphics card that combines performance characteristics of the 5870 and 5850 while offering Crossfire X support for multi-GPU setups. The host emphasizes the card's substantial size and weight, noting it dwarfs typical graphics cards and requires a robust power supply due to its dual 5800-series GPUs and dual 6-pin plus 8-pin power connectors. Unpacking reveals a generous accessories bundle including a Crossfire Bridge, various adapters (DisplayPort to DisplayPort, DVI to VGA, DVI to HDMI), a Molex to PCIe adapter, an installation driver CD, a game coupon for Dirt 2, and a dual-MOLEX to one-8 pin adapter, followed by the manual. The host explains the card layout with the black shroud, backplates, dual GPUs visible through the shroud, full-length exhaust, and the three monitor outputs (two DVI and one mini DisplayPort) which enable multi-display setups for multi-monitor gaming. He also highlights practical takeaways such as the need for a capable power supply and the emphasis on Crossfire setup for extreme gaming scenarios, while comparing the HD 5970 to previous single-GPU cards in the 5000 series. By the end of the segment, the unboxing transitions into a quick overview of form factor, cooling design, and the potential gaming experiences this dual-GPU card promises, setting expectations for performance and future installation footage. Overall, the video emphasizes the card's ambition, its accessory richness, and the realities of owning a high-end, power-hungry GPU from the era, while foreshadowing future driver and performance exploration.

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