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AMD Radeon HD 6870 Series — 1 GB GDDR5 — PCIe x16 — 2x DVI / DisplayPort / HDMI

AMD Radeon HD 6870 Series — 1 GB GDDR5 — PCIe x16 — 2x DVI / DisplayPort / HDMI

$20.00 CAD
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🖥️ AMD RADEON HD 6870 SERIES

1 GB GDDR5 • 256-bit Bus • PCIe x16 • 2x DVI + DisplayPort + HDMI • Year: 2011

📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $20?

Source Estimated Price (CAD) Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji $5 – $15 Private seller, no warranty, no testing
eBay.ca (used) $10 – $30 Variable, high shipping costs
Refurbished Computer Store $25 – $45 Rare in stores, old card
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) $20 30-day warranty • Tested by technician • Unbeatable price

💡 Very affordable for enabling multi-monitor setups or giving an old PC a second life — with warranty and technician testing included.

The AMD Radeon HD 6870 (Barts XT) is a card from AMD's 6000 series (2011) — newer and more efficient than the 5000 series. An excellent choice for advanced office work, multi-monitor setups, and HD multimedia playback. With its 256-bit bus and GDDR5 memory, it offered solid bandwidth for its time. Tested and verified by our technician!

⚡ Compatibility & Prerequisites

Works with any PC featuring a PCIe x16 slot and a minimum 500W power supply with 2x 6-pin connectors. Compatible with Windows 10/11 64-bit — AMD drivers available for free.

👥 Who is this card for?

Ideal for adding a dedicated video output to a PC without a GPU, connecting 2 to 4 monitors simultaneously, performing advanced office work, or light CAD. Its 256-bit bus gives it a bandwidth advantage over 128-bit cards of the same era. Not recommended for modern gaming — see section below.

🔄 Comparison — HD 6870 vs. Equivalents

Graphics Card Year VRAM 3DMark Score Level
⭐ AMD HD 6870 1 GB (this card) 2011 1 GB GDDR5 ~3,200 Reference
AMD HD 6850 2011 1 GB GDDR5 ~2,600 ↓ Slightly lower
AMD HD 7770 2012 1 GB GDDR5 ~2,800 ≈ Comparable
Nvidia GTX 660 1 GB 2012 1 GB GDDR5 ~3,500 ↑ Slightly higher

💡 3DMark Fire Strike Score: higher number indicates a more powerful card.

🎮 Gaming — What can this card do?

The HD 6870 with 1GB of VRAM dates back to 2011 and is limited for modern gaming. It is only suitable for very light or older games. Primarily recommended for office work and multi-monitor setups.

✅ Compatible (720p low)
  • Minecraft (low, 30-60 FPS)
  • League of Legends (low)
  • CS:GO (very low)
  • Dota 2 (low)
  • Stardew Valley, Among Us
⚠️ Maybe (very low)
  • GTA V (very low)
  • Fortnite (very low)
  • Rocket League (low)
❌ Incompatible
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Call of Duty (recent)
  • Hogwarts Legacy
  • GTA VI
  • Any recent AAA game
  • Ray tracing (not supported)
⚠️ For dedicated gaming, we recommend a GTX 660 or higher. Contact us for options suited to your budget.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Component Details
Model AMD Radeon HD 6870 (Barts XT)
Release Year 2011
Video Memory 1 GB GDDR5
Memory Interface 256-bit (high bandwidth)
GPU Clock 900 MHz
Stream Processors 1120 Stream Processors
Interface PCIe x16 (2.1)
Video Outputs 2x DVI • DisplayPort • HDMI
Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
DirectX / OpenGL DirectX 11 / OpenGL 4.2
Power Required 2x 6-pin PCIe connectors
⚡ Minimum PSU 500W minimum
Power Consumption (TDP) ~151W
Windows Compatibility Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) — AMD drivers available
Condition Refurbished used — tested and verified by our technician

🛡️ Warranty — 30 days

✅ Warranty Procedure

  • Proof of purchase required
  • Processing time: 48 business hours
  • Return shipping costs at customer's expense
  • Warranty: 30 days

🔄 Available Remedies

  • Repair as a priority
  • Then equivalent exchange
  • Or store credit
  • Store credit only — no cash refunds

⚠️ Warranty Exclusions

  1. Liquid damage
  2. Drops, impacts, or physical breakage
  3. Negligence or misuse
  4. Unauthorized modifications
  5. Altered or removed serial numbers
  6. Removed warranty seals
  7. Damage to connectors or ports
  8. External factors (power surge, lightning, etc.)
  9. Viruses or malware
  10. Software incompatibility
  11. Data loss
  12. Operating system reinstallation
  13. Repairs performed by an unauthorized third party
  14. Inappropriate use (mining, overclocking, etc.)

✅ Card tested and verified by our technician • 🚀 Ready for installation • 📦 Fast shipping

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