Buyingg a 7970 - Which one?

[jediarron]

Out of the following, which would you choose to buy and why? (regardless of price)

a) PowerColor HD 7970 V3 3GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/353110-powercolor-hd-7970-v3-3gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-ax7970-3gbd5-2dhv3

b) HIS HD 7970 Fan 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E

http://www.ebuyer.com/352623-his-hd-7970-fan-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-h797f3g2m

c) XFX HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/340135-xfx-hd-7970-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-graphics-fx-797a-tnfc

d) PowerColor HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/344636-powercolor-hd-7970-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-graphics-ax7970-3gbd5-2dh

 

[dish_moose]

You need to tell us more about your system - monitor res, psu... Have you considered GTX670 - looks pretty nice and it's less money!!!
-Bruce

 

[alrobichaud]

I would not buy any of those. For a bit more you can get a good non reference cooler XFX. Just noticed that newegg is out of stock on a lot of the 7970 models.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150596

Non reference coolers are so much better and XFX gives a lifetime warranty with the DD model. At newegg, the DD is $20 more than the reference model. PowerColor is known for being cheaper than all the other partners and they are also known for low quality products with a crappy warranty.

 

[Jaywill]

The Sapphire OC card is a good option as well, and is currently priced at $480. I have one sitting here still boxed and wrapped, because it's going back to Amazon. I decided the GTX 670 would be a better choice me personally.

If anything, I'd hold off on buying a 7970 for a couple weeks if you can. If GTX 670s can stay in stock, I expect 7970 prices to drop to the low to mid $400s depending on the model.

 

[Azok]

I would suggest:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130783

 

[jediarron]

You need to tell us more about your system - monitor res, psu... Have you considered GTX670 - looks pretty nice and it's less money!!!
-Bruce

Intel i5 3570k - Not overclocked yet. Will do in the future.
HD Radeon 7970
Corsair 650W
Corsair 8GB 1600MHz Vengeance
Gigabyte GA – 277 – D3H, Intel Z77
1TB Seagate STI000DM003 Barracuda 7200 RPM, 6 GB/s 64MB Cache
Samsung SE-208AB USB 2.0 DVD
Logitech Desktop Mk120 Wired Combo
Noctua-NH-U12P Fan

Also - uhm, I heard that the 7970 overclocked is better than the 670 overclocked? And I look to overclock my 7970 in the near future

 

[jediarron]

Guys, I live in England, not America xD

Sorry, I should have mentioned that!

 

[Azok]

It actually depends on the game and resolution, but the 670 is $100 cheaper and runs just as well.

 

[monsta]

The 670 is definately worth considering.

 

[4745454b]

Agreed on the GTX670. Even when OC'd if the 7970 is faster, its not faster enough considering the price difference.

 

[jediarron]

Okay, I'll trust you guys.

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?sort=pricelow&store=2&cat=&subcat=3757&limit=10&page=1

Which one?

 

[monsta]

This one as the gigabyte is sold out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130783

 

[Sonny73N]

Out of the following, which would you choose to buy and why? (regardless of price)

a) PowerColor HD 7970 V3 3GB GDDR5 Dual DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/353110-powercolor-hd-7970-v3-3gb-gddr5-dual-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-ax7970-3gbd5-2dhv3

b) HIS HD 7970 Fan 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E

http://www.ebuyer.com/352623-his-hd-7970-fan-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-h797f3g2m

c) XFX HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/340135-xfx-hd-7970-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-graphics-fx-797a-tnfc

d) PowerColor HD 7970 3GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI Dual Mini DisplayPort PCI-E Graphics

http://www.ebuyer.com/344636-powercolor-hd-7970-3gb-gddr5-dvi-hdmi-dual-mini-displayport-pci-e-graphics-ax7970-3gbd5-2dh

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

GTX 670 is a little faster with $70 less.

But if you must get the 7970, wait a few day until AMD drop it down to $400-420.

 

[jediarron]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

GTX 670 is a little faster with $70 less.

But if you must get the 7970, wait a few day until AMD drop it down to $400-420.

Are you sure that it's faster than the 7970?

 

[jediarron]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

GTX 670 is a little faster with $70 less.

But if you must get the 7970, wait a few day until AMD drop it down to $400-420.

Are you sure that it's faster than the 7970?

 

[jediarron]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

GTX 670 is a little faster with $70 less.

But if you must get the 7970, wait a few day until AMD drop it down to $400-420.

Are you sure that it's faster than the 7970?

 

[monsta]

Sure is , have a look at the 670 versus 7970 chart

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-review,3200-15.html

 

[jediarron]

Argggh, stupid triple post :l

Also guys, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the best oout of all of the 670's on ebuyer.com

http://www.ebuyer.com/368520-gigabyte-gv-n670oc-2gd-gv-n670oc-2gd

 

[jediarron]

Argggh, stupid triple post :l

Also guys, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think this is the best oout of all of the 670's on ebuyer.com

http://www.ebuyer.com/368520-gigabyte-gv-n670oc-2gd-gv-n670oc-2gd

 

[jediarron]

Sure is , have a look at the 670 versus 7970 chart

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-review,3200-15.html

Dear God you're a genius O_O

You're right

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?sort=pricelow&store=2&cat=&subcat=3757&limit=10&page=1

Out of these, which would you say is the best?

Would I be right in choosing this: http://www.ebuyer.com/368522-gainward-426018336-2588-670-phantom-4260183362588

 

[monsta]

Out of whats left in stock I like the
http://www.ebuyer.com/368522-gainward-426018336-2588-670-phantom-4260183362588
Its a 3 slot card if you are cool with it, but its clocked nicely.

Or you could go with

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130783

 

[jediarron]

Sure is , have a look at the 670 versus 7970 chart

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-670-review,3200-15.html

Sorry.

I meant this one: http://www.ebuyer.com/368520-gigabyte-gv-n670oc-2gd-gv-n670oc-2gd

Even if you compare it to the http://www.ebuyer.com/368522-gainward-426018336-2588-670-phantom-4260183362588

The Gigabye one has less base and boost clock speed, but the memory clock is 6000 in the Gigabyte, compared to the Gainward?

Or am I missing something here (P.s I am a noob)

 

[Azok]

Gigabyte is good, but loud with those 3 fans. If you don't care about noise, not bad.

I would suggest EVGA 670 SC or MSI 670

 

[monsta]

I prefer the Gigabyte Windforce one but it is out of stock and is only available as a pre order.
Both cards are clocked differently but both should have similar performance.

 

[Guest]

Im pretty sure the 7970 fully overclocked will whipe the floor with a gtx 670 overclocked.I could be wrong but considering the 7970 keeps pace with the gtx 680 im sure an overclocked 7970 would have no trouble beating an overclocked 670.I would still go with the gtx 670 tho and as to which one is faster it varys from site to site.stock for stock about the same.