How does the 7850 reference cooler compare to the other options available?

[Freddy1765]

MSI/Sapphire coolers have proven sufficient for >1200 MHz core clocks on the 7850.
Otherwise, I read somewhere this cooler was super nice:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20icy%20vision

 

[Jaydip]

Not worth the hassle IMO.Twin frozr 2 is probably a better option at this price point.

 

[jacktesterson]

It seems as if the Asus, MSI and Sapphire models perform the best.

(Cooling and performance)

In this case, the 7870 is not worth the premium. It does not O/C any higher, and clock for clock is only about 6% faster when run at same speeds.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

It seems as if the Asus, MSI and Sapphire models perform the best.

(Cooling and performance)

In this case, the 7870 is not worth the premium. It does not O/C any higher, and clock for clock is only about 6% faster when run at same speeds.

Thank you. +1