MSI is a manufacturer of computer components including mother boards and graphics cards. Now we have word that MSI has joined forces with renowned graphics card manufacturer AMD to launch the R5870 and R5850 series graphics cards. The series features 40 nm GPU which supports DirectX 11 and a host of AMD-exclusive features.
The more advanced 40 nm GPU means a greater number of transistors in the same space leading to better performance, and reduced power consumption. This makes the MSI R5870/R5850 series more efficient. The entire new series is optimized for the yet-to-be-released Windows 7, and supports DirectX 11 / Shader 5.0, and the series not only supports OpenGL 3.1 but also offers support for the newest OpenCL standard.
The MSI R5870/R5850 series graphics cards also support the new ATI EyeFinity technology, which means that you now have triple screen output option with just a single graphics card. Having three screens, instead of one or two, results in a much more immersive gameplay experience. In using the EyeFinity technology, one of the outputs must go through the Display Port interface.
The MSI R5870 and R5850 graphics cards use Military Class Concept components, solid capacitors and solid state chokes. This gives higher levels of stability under long term full loading.
There is no word on the availability or pricing of the new MSI R5870 and R5850 graphics cards yet.