Pros: Fast, cool, quiet, MONSTER OVERCLOCKER
Cons: Had a hard time finding a program that would allow overvolting
This card will please almost anyone looking to buy a fast card on a budget.
I paid 320 (aprox) shipped, the price has since then dropped by about 50$ so expect to be able to get this card for around 250 shipped. (to this date, september 12 2012)
Unfourtunately i havent had the luxury of a 1080p monitor yet, but at 1440x900 this card will plow through most games over 60hz. The only games ive tried so far that duck under that are crysis, crysis 2, metro 2033 and bf3 (but not often)
Now lets talk about overclocking!!!! (this is my favorite part
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The card runs at 870mhz core with 1075 mv.
I managed to overclock this card stable at 1250mhz core with 1270 mv.
At these clocks everyone agrees it matches a 7950 stock. In furmark the temp levels out at around 82C, in games it never goes over 75C, so in theory i could push this card just a tad further to 1300mhz with another voltage bump, but i want to stay away from 1.3v even though it is possible and has been done.
Keep in mind that i use a 100% fan speed profile at the 80C mark, which can be a tad noisy for some people, but i dont mind it, the fan is completely silent under my case fans around 60% and doesnt really become noticable till 80%.
My comuter is on my desk beside me, 2 feet away.
I use saphire trixx to overclock (the only program that seemed to want to allow me to overvolt) and msi afterburner to monitor. currently cata 12.8
I hope you enjoyed my reveiw
I paid 320 (aprox) shipped, the price has since then dropped by about 50$ so expect to be able to get this card for around 250 shipped. (to this date, september 12 2012)
Unfourtunately i havent had the luxury of a 1080p monitor yet, but at 1440x900 this card will plow through most games over 60hz. The only games ive tried so far that duck under that are crysis, crysis 2, metro 2033 and bf3 (but not often)
Now lets talk about overclocking!!!! (this is my favorite part
)The card runs at 870mhz core with 1075 mv.
I managed to overclock this card stable at 1250mhz core with 1270 mv.
At these clocks everyone agrees it matches a 7950 stock. In furmark the temp levels out at around 82C, in games it never goes over 75C, so in theory i could push this card just a tad further to 1300mhz with another voltage bump, but i want to stay away from 1.3v even though it is possible and has been done.
Keep in mind that i use a 100% fan speed profile at the 80C mark, which can be a tad noisy for some people, but i dont mind it, the fan is completely silent under my case fans around 60% and doesnt really become noticable till 80%.
My comuter is on my desk beside me, 2 feet away.
I use saphire trixx to overclock (the only program that seemed to want to allow me to overvolt) and msi afterburner to monitor. currently cata 12.8
I hope you enjoyed my reveiw
Do not see rig listed anywhere. I suspect necessary parts are a struggle atm, upgrades of adequate parts has to wait for spendable income.
Very informative review, thanks
Ill have to check out this dx11 mod and 1.9 patch you speak of.
the luxury of a 1920 X 1080 monitor? Those are a dime a dozen nowadays. The real luxury is 2560 X 1440 right now
The real luxury is having three 1440P monitors.
lawl? Brass said it best.
Budget can make almost anything a luxury.
Do not see rig listed anywhere. I suspect necessary parts are a struggle atm, upgrades of adequate parts has to wait for spendable income.
Very informative review, thanks
Yeah i forgot that you cant see my sig in a reveiw to show my rig. so ill have to edit that some time... or not haha.
And you are 100% right, im on a tight budget, ya know minimum wage and all..
You are welcome
This card is only $217 shipped on Newegg, just sayin'
well considering i bought this over 2 months ago AND im in canada....