different power phases on same card, different mfg?

[hodgenutts]

Ok so one brand uses a 5 +2 power phase on its 7950 and uses two 6 pin pcie connectors to power its code card.


Another brand uses a 4 + 1 + 2 power phase on its 7950 and uses one 8 pin pcie and one 6 pin pcie connector to power its video card.


Is one really better than the other, or does it even matter.

 

[3DVagabond]

Ok so one brand uses a 5 +2 power phase on its 7950 and uses two 6 pin pcie connectors to power its code card.


Another brand uses a 4 + 1 + 2 power phase on its 7950 and uses one 8 pin pcie and one 6 pin pcie connector to power its video card.


Is one really better than the other, or does it even matter.

Just so I can check it out to see exactly what you are talking about, can you link to the two cards you are comparing, please?

 

[hodgenutts]

MSI
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/HD_7950_Twin_Frozr_III/1.html

I'm trying to find the article I read where it states it uses 5 + 2 power phase, but this article says it's 6 +2 maybe I misread, ...
http://vr-zone.com/articles/msi-r7950-twin-frozr-3gd5-oc-review/14811-2.html


HIS
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/HIS/HD_7950_X2_Boost/1.html
http://www.hisdigital.com/us/product2-731.shtml

 

[hodgenutts]

I already ordered the MSI from newegg, so it may be too late :\ LOL