As we have seen, since the announcement of Intel’s Battlemage cards, a number of partners have presented their models. These include Acer, ASRock, Sparkle and Maxsun, as well as Gunnir. However, Gunnir set itself apart from its competitors by presenting a low-profile card. Unfortunately, this is not a model that will be available to the general public, which is a shame.
Arc B580 HLP: the only low-profile card… For now!
The card itself has a simplistic design, with a simple rectangular black plastic casing. However, we find a total of three small fans blowing over a long network of aluminium fins. Through the blades, we can make out a few copper heat pipes responsible for conveying the heat through the radiator.
As you can see, the card benefits from a ‘ half-height ‘ PCB. This allows the card to fit into even the most cramped cases. However, we have learned that this model is not intended for sale in the consumer sector. No, this model is designed to be integrated into efficient machines for the industrial sector.
In a second phase, the brand also unveiled an Intel Arc A770, also in low-profile format. Although the purpose is similar, this card features a turbine-type heatsink, which brings the card closer to an Ada RTX 4000 in spirit. Here, we even have the same dimensions: dual slots with a length of 202 mm. However, this format imposes a few constraints on Gunnir, who find themselves having to lower the card’s TBP from 225W to 165W. Lower frequencies are expected.
Otherwise, the rest of Gunnir’s range includes cards that are quite standard for the market. We have the Photon and Tri versions, which feature a three-fan heatsink. A third model is also on offer in the form of the Index, which will have two fans on its heatsink. Naturally, we can expect variations in frequency, depending on the card, etc.
