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7950 for under $200 (US only)

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Not sure if other countries websites have this same pricing but right now you can get a 7950 for $180 after rebate $210 without the rebate on newegg. If you get this I would suggest redoing the TIM for better temps as it is a stock cooler. 

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*goes to newegg*

 

 

 

EDIT: I see your talking about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127737

 

that cooler worries me a lot.... doesn't look too good probably not an overclocker's card:P

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I just bought mine yesterday for $261 :3

 

Oh well :D

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can some one answer me

the 7xxx are two years old

how long with they be available after the 9xxx show up

Probably until stock runs out once the 9xxx series shows up unless they are still selling really well in which case one of two things will happen; They will lower prices of 9xxx series for a sale to spark interest , they will continue to sell the 7xxx series untill lack of demand.

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I just bought mine yesterday for $261 :3

 

Oh well :D

Still an amazing deal on this card.  :)

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Is that a reference PCB?

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all i know is a 7950 smokes a 6950. nuff' said There is waaay more of a difference in AMD's generations than Nvidia. (at least in this case)

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Like most of the reviews totally hint towards it running super warm.  I would say, want to customize a video card or something like using water cooling it would be a super amazingly great deal!!

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Buy it and then get a custom cooler for it. If you can get one for < $70 its a steal

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For anyone concerned with cooling.

 

AMD cards including this one can run quite nicely at mid 80 degrees without any issues. Ramp up to 90, but keep it under 96. Overclock and run them hard if you so choose. Don't be afraid of the temps with AMD. The auto shut down/throttling occurs I believe around 104.

 

As for damaging the cards due to extreme heat and usage, you have a warranty and unless the card is faulty it will likely last long enough until you decide to upgrade.

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