Asus HD 7970 VS Asus HD 7970 DC2/DC2T

[hotskots]

Hi,

Can you please explain the difference between Asus HD 7970 VS Asus HD 7970 DC2/DC2T.
Actually i am worried about the cover they used for covering the GPU in Asus HD 7970. please see below link.

http://www.flipkart.com/asus-amd-ati-hd-7970-3-gb-gddr5-graphics-card/p/itmd8b4kbtazyeu5?pid=GRCD8B4HCDWJE2F7&ref=31de7795-76ea-4556-a9fb-f47dc3be5f47

Is Asus HD 7970 card is good with respect to cooling and performance.
Please help.

 

[fastreaction]

The DC2 has a better cooling but all hot air exhausts into the case, so if you do not have a good airflow in your case it is not recommended. The DC2T is a factory overclocked DC2. Factory overclocked does not mean it is stable.

- Fastreaction

 

[hotskots]

Thanks

But how the Asus HD 7970 is different from Asus HD 7970 DC2. What is the difference?

Can i go with Asus HD 7970 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121485), not the DC2 one?

 

[fastreaction]

The difference is the design and cooling. There is no problem with either one, they are both good. I hope you have a decent CPU and power supply though.

- Fastreaction

 

[hotskots]

My configuration:

Intel i5 2500k - Stock HSF
Asus P8Z68 V LE
Cosair SSD 120 GB + 1TB WD
8 GB Cosair Vengence RAM
Elite 430 black
2 intake fans (CM extra flow 120 mm) - Front and at the side
3 exhaust (CM 120 mm) - 2 Up and 1 at the back
Rockman Deepcool Fan controller
Cosair TX 750 PSU

i hope this card would be good as per my configuration.

What you suggest ?? Also i have a option for Asus HD 7950 DC2. And i am getting HD 7950 DC2 at a price which is 50$ less as compared to Asus 7970 (Normal 1, Not the DC2)

 

[fastreaction]

You totally fit the requirements. I suggest getting a 7970 if you are able to get that. A 7950 is not bad but if you "got the money" for a 7970 I would just spent that for a 7970 which is the best card AMD currently has. In my country it costs like 100 euros more from a 7950 to a 7970.

- Fastreaction

 

[hotskots]

You totally fit the requirements. I suggest getting a 7970 if you are able to get that. A 7950 is not bad but if you "got the money" for a 7970 I would just spent that for a 7970 which is the best card AMD currently has. In my country it costs like 100 euros more from a 7950 to a 7970.

- Fastreaction

Thanks for the help. Soon will be purchasing HD 7970.

 

[hotskots]

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