Models of 7950

[Saxguy101]

I've decided to go with the Radeon 7950 over the 660 ti, but which specific model should I get?

Thanks,

~Saxguy101

 

[dudewitbow]

the best potential wise are the 7950's with 7970 PCB's which include:

Sapphire 7950 OC cards(950 mhz model black PCB)
MSI Twin Frozr 3 7950

and a foreign
Fire Hurrican A795

Sapphire Vapor-X gets special mention for cooling properties(as doing so is a gamble if you get a voltage locked or unlocked model for heavy overclocking purposes), though no 7970 pcb.

 

[bigcyco1]

I go for the Asus HD 7950 DirectCU II, HIS' HD 7950 IceQ or Sapphire Vapor-X

 

[bigcyco1]

Here professional reviews comparing the different models if your interested: http://www.neoseeker.com/Articles/Hardware/Roundups/PowerColor_Sapphire_XFX_HD_7950/
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/HD_7950_Vapor-X/
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/53456-gigabyte-hd-7950-windforce-msi-hd-7950-twin-frozr-iii-review.html
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5476/amd-radeon-7950-review
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7950-review-benchmark,3207.html

 

[Saxguy101]

Is the Gigabtye version worth taking a look at?

 

[bigcyco1]

Is the Gigabtye version worth taking a look at?

I wouldn't bother with it but that's because i have had bad luck with their cards so it might be worth looking at for you