Here is my computer setting: Dell XPS 8300 i5-2300 2.8GHZ, 6G RAM, 128GB SSD, Integrated graphics. I played Starcraft II a lot. The game is slow even if I use medium graphic settings (resolution:1600X900). Went through a few forums, I settled with this card. Here is what I find:

Pros:
1: It is very very quiet. my power supply is 460W. It is plenty for this card.
2: The windows experience index score is now 7.8 (Integrated graphics 5.2)
3: Starcraft II (utra high graphic settings): FPS is between 54-101. Average:75 (Using the integrated graphics, I only get 14-30.)
4: It has two 6pin power connectors I don't need them as my power supply have them). It also comes with a VGA to DVI adaptor. This is really handy.
5: Surprise and bonus: There is no description on Amazon site that this actually include a free game: DIRT3: .
6: Great build quality
7: 3D experience (I have not tested yet)

Cons:
1: This is large card. You... Read more

Initially placed an order for a Radeon 6850 but changed my order when i found this card for $3 more. Amazing performance for the price.

Pros-------------------
Great performance.

Price. Can't really justify a 6850 when a 6870 costs just a little more.

Noise. This card is particularly quiet when not stressed. Under load it becomes audible, but probably on par with any case or heatsink fan. Nothing crazy.

Cons*------------------------
Size. This card is massive. The card and attached cooler will occupy two pci slots.

Heat. Doesn't produce excessive amounts of heat, but will make a mess of the airflow in your case. Especially an in an htpc gaming rig. Luckily the fan on the card vents the air out of the back of the case.

Power hog. This card requires two 6 pin pci-e power connectors. There are two molex to pci power adapters included in the box however. Just make sure your power supply can... Read more

First things first, it can max any game to date... Battlefield 3, skyrim & the old republic in big cities all have some hiccups but it's great none the less. Now, I WAS having Blue screen of death issues since getting this card, I reset the bios and all problems are gone for now *knock on wood* The card isn't loud I dont know why thats a common complaint, even if it was.. don't you play with sound? or do you play all of your games muted? thought so. It runs pretty cool the only time i check it was at 40ish Celcius BUT it is the middle of winter and my room is cold as hell. I was not a fan of the customer service, they respond fairly fast but instead of me walking through potential fixes and etc... they asked me to sent it in and pay for the shipping... woah, what the f***... why would i pay for the shipping because your product isn't working properly? thats complete crap and im fairly certain I wont buy another Saphire product again, hopefully my problems are gone and I wont have to... Read more