Best 7950 card?

shumail34 · May 19, 2013

Hi guys,

I currently have an XFX DD 7950 which I am going to return due to a problem with one of the fans. I got this for £225. I can either get a new 7950 in exchange for this or return it for a full refund.

Therefore, what i wanted to ask you is whether or not there is a better card out there or even a better 7950 at the same price point. I don't really want to pay more that £225 but I would be willing to if the cost is justified.

Here is one of the cards I have been looking at: http://

Any help/links would be much appreciated. Thanks

Novuake · May 19, 2013

That card you have chosen is perfect. Excellent cooler and decent silent operation. Great overclocking potential and Sapphire is one of the largest AMD partners.

I own 2 of those for the record.

Here is another good alternative to the Sapphire :
http://www.waeplus.co.uk/item/233969/Radeon-HD-7950-IceQ-Boost---3-GB-GDDR5--

shumail34 · May 19, 2013

Could you please tell me the difference between the Sapphire Boost 7950 and the Vapor-X 7950?

Also, do you know if the card I have linked would work better than my XFX 7950? Thanks for your response.

crisan_tiberiu · May 19, 2013

great choice, go with the Sapphire.
The Vapor X should run cooler and be able to OC more (in theory). The dual X cooler wont let you down either

Novuake · May 19, 2013

crisan_tiberiu :

No no no... The Vapor-x and Dual-X cooling are EXTREMELY similar in performance but the Vapor-x is quieter at max fan speed. The Vapor-X is also voltage locked and will not OC near us much... Get your facts right. Theoritics is not FACTUAL...

Novuake · May 19, 2013

shumail34 :

Yes, the Sapphire cards are much better than the XFX, they have much better VRMs, voltage regulators, the Sapphire also runs much cooler and more quiet and on top of that Sapphire receives better chips than XFX does.

I explained the Vapor-x and Dual-x(boost) above.

crisan_tiberiu · May 19, 2013

Novuake :

In TRIXX you can force constant voltages for the Vapor X and that way you modify the core voltage, i have my facts right. Yes its not that convenient to have constant voltages... i can agree here.

Novuake · May 19, 2013

crisan_tiberiu :

Novuake :

In TRIXX you can force constant voltages for the Vapor X and that way you modify the core voltage, i have my facts right. Yes its not that convenient to have constant voltages... i can agree here.

Ever try 1.3v+ on the Vapor-x? Didn't think so... :no:

The voltage is locked under 1.3v.

shumail34 · May 19, 2013

Okay, so should I stick with the original Sapphire card I linked or do you feel the extra cost justifies buying this card: http://www.waeplus.co.uk/item/185039/Radeon-HD-7950-Vapor-X--3-GB-GDDR5---PCI

Novuake · May 19, 2013

shumail34 :

Stick to the original one you linked. Its better in every respect except for being a little louder under max load.

Guest · May 19, 2013

shumail34 :

Either card will do.My 7870 xt from sapphire runs in the low 50s under load.So I think either card will attain these temps.
Low temps and sapphires reputation should meen long life

shumail34 · May 19, 2013

Thank you for all your responses. I shall be going for the Sapphire Boost.

Guest · May 19, 2013

shumail34 :

You won't be disapointed.

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