7950 or 7970

[don_svetlio]

Why would you get a GPu on the verge of not being supported? Get a used 290.

 

This topic, +1 would read again.

7970 = 280X <3

[i_build_nanosuits]

Guys calm down, I understand both of your arguments. The 7950 Boost is slightly slower than the 7970 but is quieter and allows for better overclocks than the 7970. In the end I will be looking at around 10-30% better performance from the 7970 after overclocking the 7950. I am well aware of the performance differences and just wanted to see if you guys thought the extra performance benefit would be worth the extra money in such a budget build. 

Btw, Linus was getting about 5-10 FPS difference between the 7950 Boost OC and 7970 ref.

it's not 10-30%...it's 8 to 10%....for 40% more money.

[don_svetlio]

it's not 10-30%...it's 8 to 10%....for 40% more money.

that 30$ is only 5% of the whole budget of the build though - Linus made the exact same error in SW3

[RyanMacRocks]

Why would you get a GPu on the verge of not being supported? Get a used 290.

 

This topic, +1 would read again.

People want at least $180 for their 290's on Craigslist (at least by me) and it is very similar architecture.

it's not 10-30%...it's 8 to 10%....for 40% more money.

I put up to 30% because it depends on the game, and Linus only tested 3 games.

[App4that]

7970 = 280X <3

Exactly, go big or go home :lol:

[i_build_nanosuits]

that 30$ is only 5% of the whole budget of the build though - Linus made the exact same error in SW3

this is still 30$ that could go better invested somewhere else on the system, the 7950 boost will be cooler, quieter and will overclock better that's a given and will reach SIMILAR or SAME performance with the push of a slider.

Edited November 28, 2015 by Godlygamer23

[Godlygamer23]

I said to keep it peaceful. Don't make me lock this thread.

[i_build_nanosuits]

I said to keep it peaceful. I don't want to have to lock this thread.

what would be YOUR input on the topic then? can we ask...?

Reference 7970 for 105$ or third party cooler 7950 BOOST for 75$?

[RyanMacRocks]

Update: I sent the guy with the 7970 an offer for $80, if he takes that I will definitely go with that. However, I already have the 7950 guy lined up to meet tomorrow, so unless I get a reply soon from the 7970 guy, I will be going with the 7950.

 

Btw, confirmed that the 7950 has not been used for mining, still not sure about the 7970.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Update: I sent the guy with the 7970 an offer for $80, if he takes that I will definitely go with that. However, I already have the 7950 guy lined up to meet tomorrow, so unless I get a reply soon from the 7970 guy, I will be going with the 7950.

 

Btw, confirmed that the 7950 has not been used for mining, still not sure about the 7970.

That's a good way to go about it!

[Godlygamer23]

what would be YOUR input on the topic then? can we ask...?

Reference 7970 for 105$ or third party cooler 7950 BOOST for 75$?

7950 Boost and try to overclock it a little more.

 

Yes, you can ask what my opinion is.