Is the 7950 good?

[unknown2013]

I'm looking for a AMD GPU that is close to the GTX 670. I had a different 7950 but it cost almost as much as the 670, $40 less.

My biggest question is will this card run BF3,Skyrim + Mods, various other games on high settings, FPS.
I plan to get a second one in the Spring so if this will run BF3 with no issues then I'm good. Just not sure on the difference between this one and the more pricy ones.


GPU - SAPPHIRE 100352-2L Radeon HD 7950 -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

 

[aaab]

What resolution do you want to play at? 7950 is a good card.

 

[samuelspark]

Great card to be able to max out any game.

 

[Azteck]

you will be fine with a 7950. I have a 6950 2gb card and played Bf3 at a resolution of 5760x1080 with setting at high to max, no AA and got 32-40fps. I got me a second 6950 and now running no less then 60fps.

 

[viridiancrystal]

The 7950 and 670 are pretty close in terms of performance, I think the 7950 edges barley ahead, but I can't quite remember. The 7950's are much cheaper though, so they are the better deal right now.

 

[PanicMaster85]

Yeah i recommend the 7950... if you do end up getting it get this version
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

also i love AMD and love the 7950 but also look at this card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696

 

[blazorthon]

Yeah i recommend the 7950... if you do end up getting it get this version
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127667

also i love AMD and love the 7950 but also look at this card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127696

The 660 Ti is generally inferior to the 670 and the 7950. The regular 660s offer similar performance to the 660 Ti at a much lower price where it is actually worth the money.

 

[bigcyco1]

The 7950 is a great card go for it

 

[PanicMaster85]

Yeah agreed go for it... the 7xxx series has a faster texture filtering than the 6xxx series and some faster than some of the 6xx series

 

[supersonic977]

believe me get the HD 7950 you wont regret I am playing every game on max settings and at least 4xMSAA with 50+fps "BF3, crysis 2,sleeping dogs"

 

[PanicMaster85]

hahhaha yeah i bet its already on the way for EVERY single comment being possitive

 

[t1n0m3n]

Seriously, from a guy that has had every top end card since the rage 128... Every top card I have had for the last four generations has had well documented, and unfixed issues... Do yourself a favor and don't buy AMD. (google "radeon dual monitor screen flicker" if you don't believe me.)

 

[blazorthon]

Seriously, from a guy that has had every top end card since the rage 128... Every top card I have had for the last four generations has had well documented, and unfixed issues... Do yourself a favor and don't buy AMD. (google "radeon dual monitor screen flicker" if you don't believe me.)

Not only was that issue fixed like two years ago, but it's also irrelevant for OP. Furthermore, that was an issue with hardware acceleration (especially with Flash), IE not really not AMD's fault anyway. You must have loved those WHQL 196.75 drivers from Nvidia

 

[stant1rm]

AMD is not any worse then nVidia for the most part. Every piece of hardware will have a bug, bad driver, poor performance in one area. It's the nature of the beast. Nothings perfect. The 7950 is an amazing card, and much better then the GTX 660 Ti, which is the only competitor from nVidia at that price range.

 

[bigcyco1]

Seriously, from a guy that has had every top end card since the rage 128... Every top card I have had for the last four generations has had well documented, and unfixed issues... Do yourself a favor and don't buy AMD. (google "radeon dual monitor screen flicker" if you don't believe me.)

:lol: got to love you noobs!Thanks for the laugh

 

[PanicMaster85]

LOL yeah im buying the 7970 ghz eddition tommarow and believe me the 7950(after hours of research) is not that much behind that thing! i recommend just buying the model i showed you because of the cooler and be ready for gaming!

 

[bigcyco1]

OP pay no attention to driver issues my neighbor three houses down from mine has a 7950 i was doing some gaming with him yesterday there was nothing wrong with his card worked fine.

 

[PanicMaster85]

yeah just report back once you get the card

 

[unknown2013]

Thank you every one for the help, sorry haven't responded sooner had a lot of homework to do lol. As to those asking the resolution it will be the 1080p, I won't be doing dual monitors prolly for a year or two.

I love GTX 670 but I just can't see paying $400 for the card if I can find one close to it in all aspects for a cheaper price. If this helps here is my build.

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133100
GPU - ?
CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021
MoBo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157294
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180
Optical Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106374
Hard Drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236155
Monitor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175

Note: In the spring I may buy a second GPU.

 

[unknown2013]

Quick question that goes off topic...with the case I'm buying do I need to get a CPU fan & heatsink besides the one it comes with?

 

[PanicMaster85]

I recommend getting a hyper 212 evo... yes

also here are a few 670's(I recommend 7950 because of better cooling but what ever)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130782
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130802
and if you do end up wanting to pay more than 400 get this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127685

 

[t1n0m3n]

:lol: got to love you noobs!Thanks for the laugh

Personal attacks are not welcomed.

 

[bigcyco1]

Personal attacks are not welcomed.

Wasn't meant as a personal attack get your facts right making blanket statements, posting incorrect not up to date info, is not welcomed nor helpful.

 

[t1n0m3n]

Wasn't meant as a personal attack get your facts right posting incorrect not up to date info is not welcomed nor helpful.

My comment was not specifically in reference to that particular issue. I was pointing out an example of how AMD handles issues with cards. If this person is looking for an AMD card, I was just giving a buyer beware. Along with my newer cards, I still have a 4870 and a 5870 card *that still has the above mentioned issue* If there are issues with this card, given AMD's track record, there will most likely be no attempt at a fix. The fix will be "buy a new card."

 

[t1n0m3n]

Wasn't meant as a personal attack get your facts right making blanket statements, posting incorrect not up to date info, is not welcomed nor helpful.

No matter how you meant your first reply to me, it was a personal character attack. You were trying to belittle me before getting any further perspective. It was not welcomed, and please refrain from this behavior in the future.