Gigabyte R9 280X Rev 1.0 vs 2.0

[Memmy]

Hiya,

I decided to purchase the Gigabyte R9 280X Model.

Looking for some advice, what I prefer is the GV-R928XOC-3GD-GA (rev. 2.0)

But it's currently out of stock and is roughly going to cost me $450-$500

I can however purchase the GV-R928XWF3-3GD (rev. 1.0)
For $350 and separately purchase BF4 for $80

What exactly is the difference between Rev 1.0 and 2.0 - I'm not interested in OC my machine ( Factory OC is fine ), I read something about the Voltage being locked in the 2.0 - how will that effect me ?

Is the difference in these two cards worth waiting and paying extra for ?

Thanks

 

[SolMiester]

Rev 1 is the original 7970, the 2nd is the Ghz edition...I believe most of the original version could clock to GHz anyway...

 

[TeknoBug]

Mine is rev 1.0, it's the same as the 7970 GHz, I would think rev 2.0 would have an updated/fixed BIOS. I know the page shows 850/1000 but mine does 1000/1100 just like rev 2.0 says.

 

[tweakboy]

Do a BIOS flash to latest, that should fix it. gl

 

[tweakboy]

Good prices, enjoy your new rig. gl