New Video card time, thinking Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X OC

M pro · *Last edited by M pro; 03-20-2013 at 18:41.*

I'm thinking it’s time to update my system but I really I don't see the point it changing my CPU or my motherboard as its still quite fast

Intel i7 920, D0 @4.2
Asus P6T Deluxe V2
6GB (3x2GB) Corsair XMS3 DDR3
Gainward GTX 295 V2

I got that back in Sep 03, 2009!

I think the main problem my system has is my old GTX 295 video card
Half the time I can't use the SLI function as it crash's Guild wars...Guild wars 2... known bug with older SLI so I’m having to run it as a single card so it’s not the best at high rez

After looking around I have been able to find a card that seems like it’s the right fit for me and that’s the Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X OC

I have been able to find it for £240 and it’s based on a custom 7970 pcb and overclocks Just as well as the 7970 if not more

I’m just making sure I haven’t missed anything here as it’s been a long time from my last video card and I’m making sure it will be an upgrade and my CPU will be ok

I also had a bad experience with ATI in the past with there ATI 4870x2, worst card I ever had and trying to run it in crossfire.. Forget it.. put me off ATI for years so I take it the 7950’s are reliable?

Thanks Guys

Edit go to page two for update

eclap · 03-18-2013, 12:20 | posts: 18,414 | Location: Hampshire UK

vapor-x oc? can you link the card?

M pro · 03-18-2013, 12:24 | posts: 34 | Location: UK

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Originally Posted by eclap

vapor-x oc? can you link the card?

Sure http://www.awd-it.co.uk/sapphire-amd...pci-e-3.0.html

eclap · 03-18-2013, 12:37 | posts: 18,414 | Location: Hampshire UK

ok, that's the same card I have. the boost. great card and it would work great with your rig.

Th3Guardian · 03-18-2013, 15:06 | posts: 900 | Location: Estonia

Yeah, great choice.

Coolerking · 03-18-2013, 15:09 | posts: 50 | Location: so cal

Ive got that card and so far it has been a beast. no problems at all and it runs most everything at max, very quiet too.

Pill Monster · 03-18-2013, 15:26 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

Yeah you won't be disappointed.

Jagman · 03-18-2013, 15:42 | posts: 1,746 | Location: Kent, UK

Must admit that I have also been looking at the exact same card......And my bank account is getting very worried

PNeV · 03-18-2013, 17:29 | posts: 1,395 | Location: Northampton, United Kingdom

Vapor-X is an awesome card

yasamoka · 03-18-2013, 18:09 | posts: 945 | Location: Lebanon

7950 Vapor-X is an excellent card.

dr.noob · 03-18-2013, 18:17 | posts: 1,088 | Location: Portugal

Nvidia is better.

Pill Monster · 03-18-2013, 18:20 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by dr.noob

Nvidia is better.

Don't start with that crap.

dr.noob · *Last edited by dr.noob; 03-18-2013 at 18:35.*

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pill Monster

Don't start with that crap.

I don't know who's more biased, if you or me. haha

Proof i'm not biased, has this been fixed?

Quote:

13.2 beta 4 vs 313.96
16.02.2013

http://translate.google.com.br/trans...2F7%2F&act=url

Pill Monster · 03-18-2013, 18:38 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

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Originally Posted by dr.noob

I don't know who's more biased, if you or me. haha

Proof i'm not biased, has this been fixed?

http://translate.google.com.br/trans...2F7%2F&act=url

I have no idea what you're talking about but if you don't have anything constructive to add stay out of the thread.

dr.noob · *Last edited by dr.noob; 03-18-2013 at 18:42.*

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Originally Posted by Pill Monster

I have no idea what you're talking about but if you don't have anything constructive to add stay out of the thread.

I was supporting my inicial sentence, which you said it was crap.How is it crap when Nvidia has low latency and more smooth gameplay?

If you have no idea or you didn't click the link then you are the one that has to abandon this thread.

Pill Monster · 03-18-2013, 19:29 | posts: 20,464 | Location: NZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by dr.noob

I was supporting my inicial sentence, which you said it was crap.How is it crap when Nvidia has low latency and more smooth gameplay?

If you have no idea or you didn't click the link then you are the one that has to abandon this thread.

Your username suits you.

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However, can not generally say that the weaknesses identified in the frame latency are always noticeable and thus negatively affect the gameplay. So we can confirm the resultant using the frame latency chart image in Far Cry 3 is not, for example - the Radeon HD 7970 Edition GHz is not noticeably worse than the GeForce GTX 680th

Furthermore this is not an ATI vs Nvidia thread, the OP specifically asked about the 7950.

So how about you step out before I report you for trolling.

dr.noob · *Last edited by dr.noob; 03-18-2013 at 20:09.*

For trolling?That's a good one...

Your nick suits you aswell, monster stands for arrogant bastard.

I can cherry pick some sentences too you know, here is one:

Quote:

we want to give AMD a little time to get the problem under control - the promises made will be checked in each case.

IcE · 03-18-2013, 19:42 | posts: 6,991 | Location: Toledo, Ohio

It's a quality card, you'll be very happy with the performance increase.

Th3Guardian · 03-18-2013, 20:11 | posts: 900 | Location: Estonia

He just can't get over the fact that the 7950 is the flagship best bang for buck card of the year.

dr.noob · 03-18-2013, 20:23 | posts: 1,088 | Location: Portugal

I can, i'm only gathering feedback and trying to get to a conclusion, but for that we need someone that has both cards.I wish i had my ex 7850 to do some tests.

hallryu · 03-18-2013, 21:04 | posts: 10,840 | Location: England

dr.noob is on a time out. Any more Nividia v AMD obvious trolling and I wield the hammer.

eclap · 03-18-2013, 21:23 | posts: 18,414 | Location: Hampshire UK

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Originally Posted by dr.noob

Nvidia is better.

how are you not banned?

ninja edit: oh. lol.

IcE · 03-19-2013, 00:10 | posts: 6,991 | Location: Toledo, Ohio

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Originally Posted by hallryu

dr.noob is on a time out. Any more Nividia v AMD obvious trolling and I wield the hammer.

Nice to see a proper cup of you know what administered at the proper time.

M pro · 03-19-2013, 00:44 | posts: 34 | Location: UK

lol what did I start :o

Anyway thanks guys.. I'll be getting one of these on Thursday and then clocking the life out of it

eclap · 03-19-2013, 00:46 | posts: 18,414 | Location: Hampshire UK

nice one. And don't worry, you didn't start anything. dr.noob just likes to act like a little child and always bashes AMD. Anyway, make sure you keep us up to date when you get the card, we want to see some oc results and some bench scores. Also if you have any questions, ask. a lot of good guys here that will be glad to help.