Sapphire: Toxic vs Vapor-X

[ravenfeeder]

What are the real differences between a Sapphire Toxic 4870 and a Vapor-X 4870? One is overclocked but I don't know if it makes any real difference, the other seems to be slightly newer. The Vapor-X is £5 cheaper, so negligable.

I don't play FPS, but need a new card for Dragon Age at 1920*1080

 

[hardwaretechy]

The Vapor-X uses a different fan which is far quieter than the stock or Toxic's fans. I believe also due to this special fan, the temps are quite lower than stock or toxic.

 

[obsidian86]

they use the same fans the toxic is just clocked higher and the fan set to run higher

 

[ravenfeeder]

Is the Toxic any faster in the real world? Lower noise is very appealing

 

[jedimasterben]

I have the Vapor-X, and, although it looks like a wimpy cooler, it does its job DAMN well. I took one look at the aluminum block and said "My Zalman VF-900 made of pure copper should be able to cool better than it can!!"

With the Zalman cooler, temps were around 65C idle and 95C load.
With the vapor-x cooler, temps were 44C idle and 65C load. O.O

 

[breakspirit]

I also own the Vapor-X and it works great. Better to run cooler than faster if given the choice, in my opinion. Makes the whole system work better and last longer.