XFX 5870 Reference or Non Refrence

[miwanuma]

Hi Toms I have a XFX 5870 znfc Is this the reference or non reference model? I am looking for a waterblock for it and notice there are 2 types of waterblocks depending on which model. Thanks...

 

[miwanuma]

Your card is non reference.I wonder why you want to watercool it.They run really cool even with stock cooler.If you are planning crazy overclock then beware i donot think it supports voltage tweaking.Your card is lighting fast even at stock speed.

Imo there is no need to watercool it for moderate overclocking.Save that money and buy a second 5870.

I don't need to... True, as I am currently setting a water cooled setup and figured with the rad I am getting it will support it. You are probably right, my card hits 60c max so it does not get that hot. Maybe I will save that $100 for a second card.

Thanks...