Upgrading from 6870

[paw123]

So, originally I was going to upgrade from a HIS Reference AMD HD 6870 to an 8870, until I read that the 8000 series was delayed until q4. Now, I just want the best upgrade for ~$300-350, but if the card is good enough, I could go up to $400. Chiefly, I am looking at the 7950s and 670s. I also do not mind overclocking, and I would like a card that is cool and quiet. My 6870 sounds like a jet engine when I play games like Far Cry 3.

Would this Sapphire be a good overclocker
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202006

How about this Galaxy 670?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162109

I would be willing to go up to this 7970 if I knew it was a good card.+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125413

 

[stickmansam]

You could even step up to 7970's with your budget

Gigabyte makes decent cards and so does powercolour

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-ax79703gbd52dhv3

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr797oc3gd

 

[dish_moose]

Here in Canada Tigerdirect had the HD7970 on for $349.
-Bruce

 

[stickmansam]

and there is a xfx 7970 in NCIX canada for 335 after MIR

 

[paw123]

I'm in the US, but thanks. I'm contemplating that Gigabyte. Is their support good? I've also read that the voltage is locked. Would a 7970 Ghz edition without OC, which the Gigabyte is, be more powerful than 670 w/ overclock?

 

[ismaeljrp]

I'm in the US, but thanks. I'm contemplating that Gigabyte. Is their support good. I've also read that the voltage is locked. Would a 7970 Ghz edition without OC, which the Gigabyte is, be more powerful than 670 w/ overclock?

The 7970 ghz edition , is much better than a stock 670. 670 with high OC might have about the same performance, but it's not worth voiding warranty, added heat, more power draw.

 

[paw123]

So that Gigabyte 7970 is a very nice card?