Choosing between 2 models

[sdamicojr]

I have 2 models of XFX video cards I'm choosing from.

Any recommendations on picking 1 over the other.

Both have almost the exact same specs except 1 card is slightly larger than the other and the obvious is 1 fan vs 2.


XFX HD-695X-CDDC Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150548

vs

XFX HD-695X-CNDC Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150550


Any recommendations?

 

[4745454b]

Is the two fan model worth the ~$30 more then the other one?

 

[sdamicojr]

I have considered this.

What I'm wondering is: How much cooler is the 2 fan model over the 1 fan model or will it actually matter.

I'm planning on mounting this inside a Cool Master HAF 922 mid size tower case.

COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN1-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

 

[4745454b]

To me it won't. Surfing, typing, etc, they should both be in 2D mode. I have a 5750 which I can't hear in that mode and with similar tiny 2D power draws I can't see this being much worse. Gaming is where you'll see heat, but I use headphones while gaming to prevent mic bleed over. If you use headphones as well, I doubt you'll hear it. There is the matter of extra heat, but you have a good case so as long as you have the case fans hooked up I don't see that as an issue. I vote you save the $30 but not everyone would agree.