We check out the big brother to the new HD 6850 that's also been launched today; the HD 6870. Where's it sit and how's it go?

The PTE PT6870 Gen2 Turbo is rated for 1100 HP with a ball bearing CHRA. This is the "Gen2" version with the 7-blade CEA compressor wheel. Photos are for reference as each turbo can be configured differently. Please review all options for the compressor cover, exhaust housing inlet and outlet and A/R ratios.Features:• Ball Bearing (BB) (Air-Cooled, Dual Ceramic)• Gen2 7-Blade CEA Compressor Wheel• 68mm Inducer Compressor Wheel • 70mm CEA Turbine Wheel• Rated for 1100 HP• PTE "Street and Race Turbo"Compressor Cover Options:• S Cover Ported (4.0" Inlet / 2.5" Outlet)• H Cover Ported (4.0" Inlet

Eyefinity, for instance, has been welcomed with open arms, with games developers embracing the extra screen space offered by the technology to build more immersive games. Something ably demonstrated at the 6870 launch event, where everything from Civ V through to Medal of Honor to Deus Ex: ... AMD needs something special - can it manage it?

PTE GEN2 6870 Ball Bearing Turbo Featuring the latest and greatest in compressor and turbine wheel technology from Precision, the PT6870 GEN2 CEA® offers a unique combination of Competition Engineered Aerodynamics (CEA®) with both hot and cold sides! Offering substantially more horsepower over similarly sized turbos, the PT6870 GEN2 CEA® is the perfect choice for those wanting to make more power without changing their current system. Features Exclusive GEN2 CEA compressor wheel machined from a 2618-aluminum forging Higher efficiency and faster transient response for maximum power and performa