MSI LIGHTNING Radeon HD 7970

Built on the Radeon HD 7970, this card carries 3GB of GDDR6 memory. At 304mm long it fits most mid-tower cases; display outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1. Clocks run from 1070 up to 1070 boost, drawing 150W — even modest power supplies handle it. 3GB of VRAM is tight for modern AAA games — best suited to esports.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. MSI backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.