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5/27/12 at 8:33pm
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Ahh sorry! I knew I was forgetting something! I have a Corsair HX850
Ahh sorry! I knew I was forgetting something! I have a Corsair HX850
Completely overkill but that's okay.
You could run Tri Fire 7970's off that beast. 
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Either one is fine. Asus and MSI are both excellent in their gpu department. Although I do recall an MSI rep here stating that your warranty will not be void when using waterblocks as long as you put the reference cooler back on when rmaing. Not sure about Asus.
And as for waterblocks, I'd personally get the aquacomputer 79xx. It is a really, really sexy block
And as for waterblocks, I'd personally get the aquacomputer 79xx. It is a really, really sexy block
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5/27/12 at 8:38pm
I'd pick any GPU from MSI or Asus anytime, both are good brands.
EK blocks are good, but just make sure they're not nickel plated. The nickel peels off after some weeks of use no matter if you use distilled or a concoction. Aquacomputer and Koolance also make nice blocks.
EK blocks are good, but just make sure they're not nickel plated. The nickel peels off after some weeks of use no matter if you use distilled or a concoction. Aquacomputer and Koolance also make nice blocks.
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Better to have too much power than not enough! Decided to buy overkill so I wouldn't need to upgrade PSUs when, down the line, I wanted to install a custom loop(which I will be doing soon!)Originally Posted by pioneerisloud
Completely overkill but that's okay. You could run Tri Fire 7970's off that beast.
Completely overkill but that's okay.
You could run Tri Fire 7970's off that beast. Quote:
Originally Posted by Agenesis
Either one is fine. Asus and MSI are both excellent in their gpu department. Although I do recall an MSI rep here stating that your warranty will not be void when using waterblocks as long as you put the reference cooler back on when rmaing. Not sure about Asus.
And as for waterblocks, I'd personally get the aquacomputer 79xx. It is a really, really sexy block
Either one is fine. Asus and MSI are both excellent in their gpu department. Although I do recall an MSI rep here stating that your warranty will not be void when using waterblocks as long as you put the reference cooler back on when rmaing. Not sure about Asus.
And as for waterblocks, I'd personally get the aquacomputer 79xx. It is a really, really sexy block
Ahh that's reassuring to hear! It's crazy how many customer service reps patrol these forums and remain active within the community...and I love the look of the EK blocks with whole black looking going on :x
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5/27/12 at 9:02pm
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visiontek's warranty isn't that good in my experience, i was able to RMA my 4870 a while back but they require you pay the shipping both ways (enclose a cheque for return shipping).
Also the card i got back was a refurb for sure and couldn't OC well. I had to drop my Crossfire clocks to stock for it to play nicely.
Also the card i got back was a refurb for sure and couldn't OC well. I had to drop my Crossfire clocks to stock for it to play nicely.
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5/27/12 at 9:33pm
Quote:
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I'm deciding to trash my 1GB6870s and upgrade to a 3GB 7970. I've always bought XFX, but I hear them get trashed frequently around here. I'm looking to overclocking with a watercooling loop so with that in mind, which manufacturer would you suggest? Asus,MSI, or a dark horse I have not suggested yet?
BONUS QUESTION: What waterblock would ya suggest?
I'm deciding to trash my 1GB6870s and upgrade to a 3GB 7970. I've always bought XFX, but I hear them get trashed frequently around here. I'm looking to overclocking with a watercooling loop so with that in mind, which manufacturer would you suggest? Asus,MSI, or a dark horse I have not suggested yet?
BONUS QUESTION: What waterblock would ya suggest?
Since you are watercooling pick MSI HD 7970 . this card seems to have been designed for extreme OC. some peple say the PE has more power phases than the lightning. also find out from MSI about the warranty if you put a waterblock. do your research.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127677
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Quote:
Originally Posted by raghu78
Since you are watercooling pick MSI HD 7970 . this card seems to have been designed for extreme OC. some peple say the PE has more power phases than the lightning. also find out from MSI about the warranty if you put a waterblock. do your research.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127677
Since you are watercooling pick MSI HD 7970 . this card seems to have been designed for extreme OC. some peple say the PE has more power phases than the lightning. also find out from MSI about the warranty if you put a waterblock. do your research.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127677
The newegg link for the PE says 17 phase, same as lightning. probably the same PCB. Haven't really seen much about the PE yet.
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Looks like MSI may be the clear winner. Has more phases than the Asus card as well! Thanks guys!Originally Posted by raghu78
Since you are watercooling pick MSI HD 7970 . this card seems to have been designed for extreme OC. some peple say the PE has more power phases than the lightning. also find out from MSI about the warranty if you put a waterblock. do your research.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127677
Since you are watercooling pick MSI HD 7970 . this card seems to have been designed for extreme OC. some peple say the PE has more power phases than the lightning. also find out from MSI about the warranty if you put a waterblock. do your research.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127670
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127677
Quote:
Well that rules out visiontek! Thanks!Originally Posted by SyncMaster753
visiontek's warranty isn't that good in my experience, i was able to RMA my 4870 a while back but they require you pay the shipping both ways (enclose a cheque for return shipping).
Also the card i got back was a refurb for sure and couldn't OC well. I had to drop my Crossfire clocks to stock for it to play nicely.
visiontek's warranty isn't that good in my experience, i was able to RMA my 4870 a while back but they require you pay the shipping both ways (enclose a cheque for return shipping).
Also the card i got back was a refurb for sure and couldn't OC well. I had to drop my Crossfire clocks to stock for it to play nicely.
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