Packaging and Accessories:

The Sapphire website indicates that the card may be sold in at least two different packages. While one looks to be rather compact, the review sample arrived in a larger box as shown below.



There are zero images of scantily clad warrior princesses, and the only signs of life on the box are a couple penguins. As far as information goes, there is plenty of data provided regarding the card's capabilities and what is found inside the box.



The packaging is a bit more substantial than I have seen on other recently delivered cards. While excess packaging is a good thing in terms of making sure your $200+ investment arrives safely, it is contrary to the drive to be green. Inside the cardboard box, the graphics card is protected by a bubble wrap bag and a pair of foam blocks that wedge it into a plastic tray. The bubble wrap bag has become Sapphire's location of choice to remind users that they must connect all PCI Express power leads in order for the card to function properly.



Underneath the plastic tray is where another cardboard box containing the accessories can be found. Here we find the collection of disks, user's manual, CrossFire bridge, two 4-pin Molex to 6-pin PCI Express power adapters, and a Display Port to DVI adapter.



This is the first graphics card I have used with a Display Port connection, so that is a rather novel addition to me. No other video adapters are required, as the card also features a DVI, VGA, and HDMI connection integrated onboard.