7950 vs 7970

[knight_40k]

With the prices dropping so low I'm considering picking up a second 7950 for CF @ $250 but this 7970 is within the same price margin. Is it worth the extra $50ish to go for a 7970 over 7950?

 

Also how is the new CF AMD fix driver?

 

And no "wait for 9xxx" talk, that's not what I'm asking.

[LapX]

I think you'll achieve better performance by buying and other 7950 but their driver is still on beta, I would wait to see the official one.

[Duda777]

It's not worth buying if you have already got a 7950

[WoodenMarker]

Just get another 7950: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

[target39]

With the prices dropping so low I'm considering picking up a second 7950 for CF @ $250 but this 7970 is within the same price margin. Is it worth the extra $50ish to go for a 7970 over 7950?

 

Also how is the new CF AMD fix driver?

 

And no "wait for 9xxx" talk, that's not what I'm asking.

Okay, I'm not going to tell you to wait for 9xxx. I'm going to tell you to wait for the R9-D950. :P Come on, waiting two months for 20-45% improvement is a good plan. You could always get the 7950 now, sell it, and then get the R9-D950.

 

 

Anyway, there are cheaper 7950's out there. Get one for $180-220.

[knight_40k]

Okay, I'm not going to tell you to wait for 9xxx. I'm going to tell you to wait for the R9-D950. :P Come on, waiting two months for 20-45% improvement is a good plan. You could always get the 7950 now, sell it, and then get the R9-D950.

 

 

Anyway, there are cheaper 7950's out there. Get one for $180-220.

 

It's not about the waiting. I'm happy with my 7950 performance and only have $300ish to spend on a card, now or then. I'm not planning on buying a top tier 9 series card unless they start to drop at the end of their life cycle. I'm a vulture when it comes to computer parts, I don't need the BEST performance at TOP dollar, I have other hobbies for that. Also I am running 4870/5850 in my older LAN rigs (bought when they were top of the market) and they are starting to show their age, which is why I want good deal on 79xx, best bang for buck.

[target39]

It's not about the waiting. I'm happy with my 7950 performance and only have $300ish to spend on a card, now or then. I'm not planning on buying a top tier 9 series card unless they start to drop at the end of their life cycle. I'm a vulture when it comes to computer parts, I don't need the BEST performance at TOP dollar, I have other hobbies for that. Also I am running 4870/5850 in my older LAN rigs (bought when they were top of the market) and they are starting to show their age, which is why I want good deal on 79xx, best bang for buck.

I understand. That's why I said get the cheapest 7950 you can find with an aftermarket cooler.

[Mister Bombi]

Get another 7950 and overclock them if haven't already done so. You'll easily achieve better performance than a stock 7970.

[OneGun]

Get a second 7950..Those cards in xfire will be good to run games for years.. I play Bf3 at 1440p 120hz and stay at a steady 90-150fps..