Once the heatsink is removed, we can see the GPU. On the front part of the PCB, there are only 4 memory modules, which is a choice that will be justified later on by the working temperatures of this card. The heatsink is developed in the classic Sapphire style for the latest cards: four small rubber circles go directly in contact with the card’s PCB, to avoid vibration problems.

The part directly in contact with the chip is made in copper, in order to guarantee a better thermal conduction. Instead of having the heatsink pushing the hot air out of the card, the fan sends air to the radiator that remains inside the chassis.