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I hope it is safe to say that we can leave the explanation of single and dual-link DVI behind us. We spot three digital connectors at our disposal; we spot one DVI, an HDMI and a DisplayPort connector. A D-SUB adapter is delivered with the package as well should your monitor require the older analog VGA connector.

When we flip the card around we see that the Radeon HD 5830, has its two power connectors located at the rear side of the graphics card. You'll need two 6-pin PEG connectors leading from your power supply or use Molex (peripheral connector) converters.

TDP (Thermal Design Power) wise the power consumption maxes out at 175 Watts for the Radeon HD 5830, and that's more than a 5850. As such, two 6-pin power connectors are all you need to connect, each delivering 75 Watts, adding up to 150 Watts.

And if you are wondering where the rest of the power comes from... another 75 Watts is delivered through the PCIe bus. Tossed and turned around we see the rear side.