EVGA GTX 670 FTW 2GB vs MSI Radeon HD 7970 Lightning 3GB

[EarthDog]

Id check the MFG website to confirm the status of the DVI ports.

Whats funny is, you are $50 or less away from a 680. And now $50 MORE than a 670. If you goal is to save money, grab a reference clocked 670 (or 7970). If not, step up and grab the 680 and be done with it. Its really not this hard.

 

[Knufire]

Or just get this. Seems to be a reference 7970 with a nice cooler on it. Newegg says the DVI port is dual link under max resolution (2500x1600): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161412

 

[MX5J6]

I was looking at the HIS as well just some of the reviews, albeit a month old already, scared me off.

 

[MX5J6]

Thoughts on the Sapphire Vapor-X 7970 GHz Edition 3GB?

 

[EarthDog]

I have already stated I dont understand why you are buying pre overclocked cards... when you are trying to save money... that card is $40 away from a 680...

My question to you is does it have DL DVIx support?

 

[MX5J6]

Meh maybe you're right. But as long as I stay under $1200 I am saving money. Its just a matter of how much I am saving. This btw would keep me under $1200 but if you think I should go with something cheaper I will keep looking. Maybe I'll just go with the 670 FTW though I am not a fan of reference coolers.

It does ftr.

OK I just want something that has a good cooler and is under $500. That's pretty much it.

 

[MX5J6]

OK done being so picky. I'll just go with the 670 FTW unless someone convinces me otherwise.

 

[cwinot]

Just to let you know the FTW cards do not have a reference cooler, it is still a blower style though which I myself prefer.

 

[EarthDog]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125413 - Giga 7970 with aftermarket cooling. $440

Just to let you know the FTW cards do not have a reference cooler, it is still a blower style though which I myself prefer.

If this is true ( but it sure looks the same... would have the same properties...).. Then grab that...

 

[cwinot]

That is what I was told on the EVGA forums, it does look similar but EVGA tweaked it a bit. Wait.... sorry was thinking about the 680 FTW. The 670 FTW does use a reference cooler, it's just the 680 reference cooler.

 

[MX5J6]

Going with the gigabyte Wind force 7970 OC. Thanks for the suggestion. Seems like just what I was looking for and well within my budget.

 

[MX5J6]

Quick question what is the best OC software to use?

 

[manu2b]

MSI Afterburner

 

[MX5J6]

Is the card I want to get compatible with it? I heard sometimes there are compatibility issues.

Wait can afterburner be used with non msi cards?

 

[manu2b]

Yes, and yes.

 

[MX5J6]

Ah OK thanks. =]

 

[ivanlabrie]

Cool! Enjoy your card.
Post some benches and pics too

 

[MX5J6]

Will do. =]

 

[Frakk]

Cool! Enjoy your card.
Post some benches and pics too

+1

 

[MX5J6]

I do just want to apologize for being so picky. lol However I really think I have found my card in EarthDog's suggestion. I have read some very good reviews about it and seen some good OC's from it. So hopefully I can get it in the next few months.