HD 6950 1GB card. Sapphire or HIS? Urgent!!

[vikal_himanshu]

Hi,
I am going to buy a new gaming pc tomorrow on Monday. I am planning to get a HD 6950 1gb gpu. Which brand should I go for Sapphire or HIS? Please hurry
Thanks.

 

[dinkle85]

I think you better take sapphire HD 6950 2G plus you can unlock it to 6970 2G performance.. The price are bit high than 6950 1G but you will really satisfied the result when gaming. So do i... : )

 

[Derbixrace]

i would go with this one and unlock it to a 6970 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127555&cm_re=6950-_-14-127-555-_-Product

 

[17seconds]

Simply overclocking your 1GB 6950 will improve performance nearly as much as the full BIOS flash to unlock the shaders.

 

[17seconds]

In terms of Sapphire vs. HIS. It seems they may both be based on the reference design, so go for whichever one is cheaper, offers the best warranty, and has the best bundled accessories.

 

[vikal_himanshu]

Thanks a lot matto17secs.
I have already increased my budget for the gpu so I just can't get a 2gb version . Besides IMO a 1gb card is sufficient for gaming at 1080p atm. But thanks anyways guys.

 

[vikal_himanshu]

Best answer selected by vikal_himanshu.

 

[Maziar]

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