MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card - $189.99 AR @ TD

[StepUp]

Credit to a2chris at SD.

At this price point, it is getting harder and harder to not justify upgrading from my 1GB 5850.

Must. Resist.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Ch0qRiuOBRQpFQ

Rebate: http://static.highspeedbackbone.net/rebates/MSI-12914.PDF

 

[KingFatty]

Does this have unlocked voltage, so you can adjust it in Afterburner for example?

 

[SickBeast]

I have heard of an MSI 7950 being locked at an absurd low voltage like 1000mv and I suspect it is this card. A BIOS flash might fix that, though. I read that you can only get 1000mhz out of the core at that voltage if you're lucky.

This is still a hot deal though and I would be in for two of them if I lived in the US.

 

[Greenlepricon]

My msi TF III was locked at 1000mv. Using Trixx can fix this but you're right, I only pulled about 1015mv at this voltage. Afterburner wouldn't late me change that. Basically it's a really good deal but I wouldn't be surprised if it's necessary to overvolt if you want a good OC.

 

[ezridah]

It is actually $10 cheaper after the rebate at Newegg. ($179.99)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127737

 

[KingFatty]

OK wow much more enlightening review on the newegg website.

Looks like the voltage can go up to 1300, so that works for me. It's just that the single-fan cooler is not efficient enough to truly cut the mustard, so it makes sense if you want to overclock to put on a beefy cooler. I am 90% sure I'll order this tonight from newegg, just want to wait till after work to think on it. I mean come on, less that $180 for a voltage unlocked 7950? You can spend $30 bucks on a decent aftermarket cooler and still come out ahead.

Note: also appears to lack a VRM or memory cooler/heat spreader.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Well my 7950 is currently slightly more valuable than scrap metal now. Geez.

 

[Sohaltang]

Expect to see more of this now the 9000 series is upon us. Prices have been marching down for a while now. When new product drops prices should drop even more. used 7950s and 7970 should take a tumble as well. If the drivers work a dual or triple 7950 setup less than 7970 launch price will make many happy people. Bet PSU sales jump to meet the power demands.

 

[Schmide]

Ehh My mom received a $15 off NE code, Nephew needed a card, so I'm in for one for ~$163 (including $2 FW cash back)

 

[Rvenger]

Well my 7950 is currently slightly more valuable than scrap metal now. Geez.

Not really, its just the single fan low end models going real cheap.

 

[Schmide]

Not really, its just the single fan low end models going real cheap.

I think his blew something (or someone).

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Not really, its just the single fan low end models going real cheap.

Okay thanks.

 

[JBT]

wow this makes me want to get one for my wifes computer lol.