After having done my homework, I'm going to get the ASUS version of this card. Now how can I tell from these part numbers which will OC? These are all ASUS models.
^+1 on Sam's suggestion although I feel like the 7850 is the more wise of a card to purchase I would grab that and overclock it. If i were in the ballpark of the 7870 I would pinch my pennies and get a 7950 for the extra ram and memory bit. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=81,82,71&sort=a5&r=3072,2048
^+1 on Sam's suggestion although I feel like the 7850 is the more wise of a card to purchase I would grab that and overclock it. If i were in the ballpark of the 7870 I would pinch my pennies and get a 7950 for the extra ram and memory bit. http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/video-card/#c=81,82,71&sort=a5&r=3072,2048
I have my sights set on the ASUS 7850. I read the reviews of that Saphire unit and they didn't exactly inspire confidence. but from all I've read, ASUS does it best.
Well each card is different and the components are different depending on the card. ASUS definitely makes great product so I think its wise to put confidence in them.