PowerColor Radeon HD 5770 PCS+ Review - PAGE 1

The HD 5770 is currently a key product in ATI's current-generation HD 5000 series. While many folks do not have the funds (or will) to spend huge dollars on something like the HD 5870, or a GTX 285, the sub-$200 HD 5770 offers high-end performance with a more affordable price-tag. Furthermore, while supplies of the HD 5870 and HD 5850 were very sparse for a long while (which is no finally coming to an end), the HD 5770 was available in a more abundant supply, so price-gouging for this product was not as common.

Today we'll look at a HD 5770 from PowerColor. Having been out for a few months now, PowerColor has had time to craft-up something beyond the standard initial reference design. Beyond a few other small changes, PowerColor has brought a custom cooler to bear on this design, allowing for some possible higher overclocking potential, and in general, a better operating experience.

With Nvidia's latest generation still forthcoming, the HD 5770 is sitting unchallenged -- if you are looking for high-end gaming performance, for less than $200 USD, with DirectX 11 capabilities. However if DirectX 11 is not a deal-breaker for you, then there is still a strong selection of competing models that will try to win you over. Most notably, the GTX 260 is the strongest battle-ready challenger to the HD 5770 currently offered. 

Without further adieu, let's take a look at the PowerColor HD 5770 PCS+.