HD 7870 Tahiti LE vs HD 7950

[Durvelle27]

I want to know if the MSI 7950 fits your case, because I have the same case as you do and last time I checked the clearance with the cage in place is about 9.5". I think this card is more than 10" so...

Hmm i think your measurements are a little off. Because i had a HD 6950 in this case with the drive cage in and the card measured 10.28"

 

[KevinH]

Both are good choices but you are comparing the OCability to the HIS ICEq X2, which is a $350 card versus a $215-230 on the 7870 XT. In the BF3 benchmark you posted, you are getting 18% better performance at 50% additional cost.

Where are you seeing the XT for $215? The lowest I"m seeing is $240 + Tax (CA).

 

[Durvelle27]

Where are you seeing the XT for $215? The lowest I"m seeing is $240 + Tax (CA).

the deals have expired now. Ncix had them for $214 AR and newegg had them $219 AR

 

[chronochime]

Hmm i think your measurements are a little off. Because i had a HD 6950 in this case with the drive cage in and the card measured 10.28"

Oh okay. I probably did. I wasn't using a retractable measuring tape as I only had a long metal ruler in hand so

But please do update us on whether the card fits or not. I really don't want to remove that HDD cage just to fit a longer card so.

 

[Durvelle27]

Oh okay. I probably did. I wasn't using a retractable measuring tape as I only had a long metal ruler in hand so

But please do update us on whether the card fits or not. I really don't want to remove that HDD cage just to fit a longer card so.

i didn't wanna do that either and sure when it arrives i will

 

[Durvelle27]

would a HD 7870 be a good card as the guy backed out on the HD 7950. I was offered this one for $180





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150605

 

[KevinH]

the deals have expired now. Ncix had them for $214 AR and newegg had them $219 AR

Oh...that was for the Powercooler variant.

I have one on order (backorder).

I would have liked the XT though .

 

[KevinH]

would a HD 7870 be a good card as the guy backed out on the HD 7950. I was offered this one for $180





http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150605

I'd just get a new one. Those free games are worth $50-60 bucks easy imo.

 

[Durvelle27]

I'd just get a new one. Those free games are worth $50-60 bucks easy imo.

it comes with the bundled games too

 

[KevinH]

it comes with the bundled games too

Do it .

 

[Durvelle27]

Do it .

Does anybody have experience with the XFX Double D HD 7870

 

[Durvelle27]

found a HD 7950 for 210 so i hurried up and got it. Its still a Twin Frozr

 

[Durvelle27]

back to square one. i might just get a HD 7870

 

[lavaheadache]

I have a 7870 Hawk in one of my boxes and it is a solid card

 

[Durvelle27]

I have a 7870 Hawk in one of my boxes and it is a solid card

how does it perform in BF3, Crysis 3, and Far Cry 3

 

[Midwayman]

back to square one. i might just get a HD 7870

The LE versions are solid cards.

 

[lavaheadache]

how does it perform in BF3, Crysis 3, and Far Cry 3

look up the benchs. It does well.

 

[Durvelle27]

look up the benchs. It does well.

ok thx

 

[Durvelle27]

blam might get a 7870 Tahiti LE

 

[MeldarthX]

Durvelle for your budget; if you can't find a used 7950......next best thing will be the 7870 TX......

They overclock well; are not as fast as the 7950 overclocked but you're also paying a lot less......

 

[Durvelle27]

Durvelle for your budget; if you can't find a used 7950......next best thing will be the 7870 TX......

They overclock well; are not as fast as the 7950 overclocked but you're also paying a lot less......

yea ik