What type of games do you play? If you play graphically intensive games then it might be worth it to spend the 20-30 extra dollars so that it will last a little bit longer. It also depends on how much money you have to spend.
first, whats "reference cooling". second im not too much concerned about the fan noise, i have like 5 other fans running, it is a loud computer. but iif you ever had a powercolor, really how loud is it? your irl opinion might change my mind. third. is it really worth the upgrade for the $30 or $20 extra? also if i do spend it for the his 7870, it comes with farcry 3 and medal of honor right?
first, whats "reference cooling". second im not too much concerned about the fan noise, i have like 5 other fans running, it is a loud computer. third. is it really worth the upgrade for the $30 or $20 extra? also if i do spend it for the his 7870, it comes with farcry 3 and medal of honor right?
Reference cooling is when a company just uses the "base" AMD design/cooling for the card. Most companies redesign the cooling.
I've use a Powercolour reference card in the past (5870) and I didn't really run into any major sound issues (though to be fair my computer was already fairly loud...)
so, jefe, you think the his is the way to go or powercolor? i mean 28db for the HIS id pretty quiet and its only 10$ extra because of shipping. also if you believe i should get this HIS is the 7870 worth the extra 30$?
so, jefe, you think the his is the way to go or powercolor? i mean 28db for the HIS id pretty quiet and its only 10$ extra because of shipping. also if you believe i should get this HIS is the 7870 worth the extra 30$?
Why do you directly ask jefe instead of addressing all of us? And definitely stay away from power color.
I'm sorry Daniel I wasn't trying to be rude. I just tent to say peoples names. Even in real life. Again sorry danielhop and all others.(after re reading this it sounded sarcastic, it's really not supposed to be sarcasict)
I'm sorry Daniel I wasn't trying to be rude. I just tent to say peoples names. Even in real life. Again sorry danielhop and all others.(after re reading this it sounded sarcastic, it's really not supposed to be sarcasict)
Lol, I wasn't suggesting you were being rude at all, sorry if it came across that way. I was just curious.
yea i dont overclock my components. and jppk1 that xfx 7870 looks fantastic i think im going to get that one. and daniel, sorry i took it the wrong way. i just like to keep a good reputation around the forums.
Just go with the 7950. You can overclock it past 7970 levels really easily. I'm running mine at 1100MHz and it's performing a few hundred 3DMark11 points below the stock GTX 680.
idk i really dont want to risk a computer part because im running it past its expected use. plus $20 more for a 100-250 mhz increase, i dont really mind.
idk i really dont want to risk a computer part because im running it past its expected use. plus $20 more for a 100-250 mhz increase, i dont really mind.
You aren't risking the part as long as you don't over volt. I would expect to hit the ~1000MHz range without overvolting, which should still outperform the 7970.
You aren't risking the part as long as you don't over volt. I would expect to hit the ~1000MHz range without overvolting, which should still outperform the 7970.
And overvolting just increases the chances of overheating, which can easily be countered with a colder room tempeture (yes I said colder room temp. it actually does help.)
And overvolting just increases the chances of overheating, which can easily be countered with a colder room tempeture (yes I said colder room temp. it actually does help.)
Yes, but not quite.
The additional voltage running through the chip WILL lower its lifespan regardless of temperature. Even if you aren't overheating, it's best to keep the voltage as low as possible.
On a potato screen with a fairly new GPU.
Not really worth it for the $40 higher price than the other 7870's with decent coolers. The features don't make the card 20% faster when overclocked when compared to the other overclocked cards. It's not really that great when you could now get a XFX 7870 for $190.
Once I saw the HAWKs go for cheaper then reference. It was crazy good of a deal.
A potato screen? What do you mean? I've got a 17.3" screen, 1,600 x 900 resolution with 32bpp, my card can still handle the games, I'm not sure what you think is going on, or that you know how computers work.
1600x900 is about half to 3/4 the processing power of 1080p.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131467&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
and
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(this one is actually $170 on NCIX)
but which one should i get?
I have an amd phenom ii x4 black edition processor, im going to be upgrading next year to 8150 or 8350. i also want to make sure im not bottlenecking the processor as of right now.
Or the 7850 and the 7870?
I'm guessing the latter as those are the ones you provided.
Grab the 7870 if you have the money.
"Programmers never repeat themselves. They loop."
Reference cooling is when a company just uses the "base" AMD design/cooling for the card. Most companies redesign the cooling.
I've use a Powercolour reference card in the past (5870) and I didn't really run into any major sound issues (though to be fair my computer was already fairly loud...)
Why do you directly ask jefe instead of addressing all of us? And definitely stay away from power color.
Lol, I wasn't suggesting you were being rude at all, sorry if it came across that way. I was just curious.
You aren't risking the part as long as you don't over volt. I would expect to hit the ~1000MHz range without overvolting, which should still outperform the 7970.
And overvolting just increases the chances of overheating, which can easily be countered with a colder room tempeture (yes I said colder room temp. it actually does help.)
Yes, but not quite.
The additional voltage running through the chip WILL lower its lifespan regardless of temperature. Even if you aren't overheating, it's best to keep the voltage as low as possible.
Once I saw the HAWKs go for cheaper then reference. It was crazy good of a deal.
1600x900 is about half to 3/4 the processing power of 1080p.