7970 or 7950

[azeem40]

I want to play BF3, MW2, Skyrim, and DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on max settings (not ultra) with no lag. Should I get the 7970 or the 7950? I could use the $ saved elsewhere, but I like the sound of the 7970 as well.

So, which Radeon card?

Oh, and my build is http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13328589 with the i5-2500k being bought at Microcenter for $180+tax (I live in Texas), and a 21.5" ASUS Monitor for $145 (-$10 with MIR). The games I purchase totals $156, and are also included in budget.

 

[jdwii]

I want to play BF3, MW2, Skyrim, and DBZ Budokai Tenkaichi 3 on max settings (not ultra) with no lag. Should I get the 7970 or the 7950? I could use the $ saved elsewhere, but I like the sound of the 7970 as well.

So, which Radeon card?

Oh, and my build is http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13328589 with the i5-2500k being bought at Microcenter for $180+tax (I live in Texas). The games I purchase totals $156, and it is also included in budget.

Well we might know in a while i'm guessing the 7950 will be cheaper then the 580 while being a little faster and run cooler and use less power. Its going to launch tomorrow i think.

 

[azeem40]

On newegg, there are about 5 7950s.

 

[jdwii]

On newegg, there are about 5 7950s.

Lol where? i only see the 7970 as of 11:56PM?

 

[azeem40]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102962

 

[Warmacblu]

HD 7950 for sure. Save the extra money for another one down the road or a nice SSD.

 

[azeem40]

I would think my SSD is good.

EDIT: I decided on the 7950.

 

[azeem40]

Best answer selected by azeem40.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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