check this monster out XFX HD 5970 4GB Black Edition

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Lifer
Aug 10, 2009
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If it performs on par with Gigabyte's and Asus' 5970 (or 5870x2 if you prefer) then it seems like the a really sweet design. eyefinity 6 and it's only a 2 slot design so it's easy to crossfire.
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Of course, it's butt rape pricing and the 6*** series is just around the corner. If you have enough money as not to worry about such things though, it seems like gorilla of a card.
 

Tempered81

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this card would probably run games well into the future just how a 9800gx2, 4870x2, and gtx295 can.
 

Daemas

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I never understood why companies who make these kind of cards still put air coolers on them. If they're spending over $1000 on a video card, they obviously have enough money to water cool. In fact, because this card has custom PCB that i could never find a water block for, I would never buy it. Even if it was free, I'd sell it and buy a ref 5970 w/ waterblock and OC the shit out of it.
 

bunnyfubbles

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I never understood why companies who make these kind of cards still put air coolers on them. If they're spending over $1000 on a video card, they obviously have enough money to water cool. In fact, because this card has custom PCB that i could never find a water block for, I would never buy it. Even if it was free, I'd sell it and buy a ref 5970 w/ waterblock and OC the shit out of it.

So you can't put the pieces together and realize who this card is made for? Hell, the gun-shaped case should more than give that away.

This card is for chumps with more money than sense.
 

Tsavo

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I just ordered one to use as a carry-on for my business trips.

The entertainment value in that alone is worth the price of admission.
 

borisvodofsky

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I just ordered one to use as a carry-on for my business trips.

The entertainment value in that alone is worth the price of admission.

Calling you out: I don't believe

Show proof when card arrives.. no BS, "ooh but i canceled it cuz my dog got sick." :confused: