overclocked means they come overclocked from the factory. its guaranteed to work at those speeds. you can overclock further . so there is no cheating. also tigerdirect pricing is not as good. go for sapphire HD 7950 boost. good cooler. unlocked voltage. get it from superbiiz. the card is 29cm long. make sure your case can fit the card.Originally Posted by JrWhopper
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7369714&CatId=7387
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7369712&CatId=7387
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1901911&CatId=7387
which one would you pick or suggest
does the "overclocked" versions mean im getting cheated out of doing OC myself or how does it work
I'm going to have to agree with this, I have this exact card and it's amazingly cool and quiet for the value, clocks very well too. Also I have had a really good experience with HIS overall as their RMA service is top notch and cards are the best you can get fort he money.Originally Posted by Cannon19932006
here's my recommendation.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161420&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-Desktop+Graphics+Cards-_-N82E16814161420&gclid=CIL4z8jwvrUCFQbNnAod-g0AKg
do you think the triple slot ASUS 7950's are good at all?Originally Posted by raghu78
overclocked means they come overclocked from the factory. its guaranteed to work at those speeds. you can overclock further . so there is no cheating. also tigerdirect pricing is not as good. go for sapphire HD 7950 boost. good cooler. unlocked voltage. get it from superbiiz.
http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?p=AT-7950BST
i see few vouches for the HIS, wish more people would post
I've had 2 sapphire cards die on me, just like to chime that in. A x1950 xge, and a 6970 vietnam. I've only ever had 2 sapphire cards. I have had 2 HIS cards as well, both of which are still alive, a 3870 i sold to a friend who put it in his daughter's computer, and this 6970 i am currently running.Originally Posted by JrWhopper
i see few vouches for the HIS, wish more people would postthe cooler on his scares me , wonder how it does with temps![]()
so 299 for sapphire or 299 for his, which one would you go for raghu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=SAPPHIRE+HD+7950&x=0&y=0 << HERES AN OC sapphire but its only 10mhz more, is that just a complete troll or is there anything different on that card lol
the newegg model is a newer update of the sapphire HD 7950 boost. it comes with a shorter PCB at 27 cm. the dual x cooler has as slight change in look. the connectors are different too. dual link dvi, single link dvi, HDMI , dsiplayportOriginally Posted by JrWhopper
i see few vouches for the HIS, wish more people would postthe cooler on his scares me , wonder how it does with temps![]()
so 299 for sapphire or 299 for his, which one would you go for raghu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=SAPPHIRE+HD+7950&x=0&y=0 << HERES AN OC sapphire but its only 10mhz more, is that just a complete troll or is there anything different on that card lol
out of those two which would you pick?Originally Posted by raghu78
the newegg model is a newer update of the sapphire HD 7950 boost. it comes with a shorter PCB at 27 cm. the dual x cooler has as slight change in look. the connectors are different too. dual link dvi, single link dvi, HDMI , dsiplayport
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1157&pid=1841&psn=&lid=1&leg=0
the original Sapphire HD 7950 boost is 29 cm long. dual link dvi, HDMI, 2 mini displayport.
http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1157&pid=1713&psn=&lid=1&leg=0
also newegg does not show the game bundle with the card you listed. so go for sapphire HD 7950 boost from superbiiz. the best price for that card.
Did you OC and were you able to RMA it?Originally Posted by Cannon19932006
I've had 2 sapphire cards die on me, just like to chime that in. A x1950 xge, and a 6970 vietnam. I've only ever had 2 sapphire cards. I have had 2 HIS cards as well, both of which are still alive, a 3870 i sold to a friend who put it in his daughter's computer, and this 6970 i am currently running.
Of the companies I've used, (pny, bfg, xfx, his, sapphire.) Sapphire is the only manufacturer where the card hasn't lasted.
No OC, yes i tried to rma but it was out of warranty.Originally Posted by JrWhopper
Did you OC and were you able to RMA it?
:S im not a fan of sapphire but im seein good deals for them, im leaning towards the msi tfiii![]()
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202008&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=3332167&SID=u00000687
400$ fora 7970 but sapphire, if it ry to get a msi 7970 im looking for 450+![]()
i wonder if the 100$ si worth the difference of the 7950 id rather save if it really isnt worth it![]()