[FXTOi7]

I'm getting ready for a new card. Seeing Crysis 3 stutter is pissing me off.

I am currently running without my water cooling all set up. i plan on setting it back up in a few weeks but am too lazy atm.

my 6950 is fast but she will sell for a decent price and im looking for a 7000 series card.

I was going to get a 7870 but sold an extra monitor i had laying around so $300 aint that bad.

I'm thinking a Sapphire 7950. is that the best card for $300?

 

[FXTOi7]

maybe im better off saving some cash by going for a 7870 XT/LE?

 

[raghu78]

one of the best cards

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026

this is a newer sapphire HD 7950 boost version from sapphire. shorter PCB. 27cm long. so will fit in your ANTEC 300. good cooler and unlocked voltage. here is a user who has the same card. you can get feedback from him.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1365110/anyone-use-sapphire-model-100352-3l-radeon-7950

 

[raghu78]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikepahl318

maybe im better off saving some cash by going for a 7870 XT/LE?

not really. HD 7950 is 15 - 20% faster at the same clocks.

user comparison at same clocks
http://www.overclock.net/t/1345122/sapphire-hd-7870-xt-based-on-amd-tahiti-le-chip/70#post_19294019

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7950_X2_Boost/31.html
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Club_3D/HD_7870_jokerCard_Tahiti_LE/31.html

BF3 1920 x 1200

HD 7950 iceq x2 boost (1210 mhz) - 82.9
HD 7870 Tahiti LE (1210 mhz)- 69.8
HD 7950 iceq x2 boost - 67.5
HD 7870 Tahiti LE - 59.2