Which Radeon HD 7950?

L_2_P

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Sorry if this has already been answered, but I'm looking to build a new gaming PC and I've decided to go with the 7950, but since I'm new to building computer and don't have much knowledge, I'd like to know which brand of graphic card would be the best for this particular model. My initial choice would be the Gigabyte 7950 because it's one of the least expensive, but is there a better choice, from a performance standpoint ?

Thank you all for your help!
 

CrushIce

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From a performance standpoint they are all the same at stock. If you are looking to overclock your card you should get a 7950 with a custom cooler. The gigabyte card is a good card with it's 3 fans. One to note is that some people have reported that their cards have been voltage locked(Sapphire cards). If you are looking for a card with the best cooler then I would suggest the HIS Iceq x/x2 or Asus cards. For a cheaper card you can usually find Sapphire, Gigabyte, and MSI cards with custom coolers for around the $300(it will be less than $300 with the rebates).