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Topic: Need help with deciding which 7870 to buy (Read 490 times)

newbie
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December 05, 2013, 01:52:41 PM
#5
Interesting idea to look for used GPUs, didn't think about it but now that you've mentioned it I did, didn't find too much though.
I think I really will go with the gigabyte, 3 fans should be better.
Thank you very much for the advice Smiley
sr. member
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December 05, 2013, 01:16:15 PM
#4
I should say go for the gigabyte version. It has 3 fans, though it goes a little bit hotter maxed out when compared to both at max settings.

Higher dissipation is better for lasting GPU. Also have you tried looking at the classified ads for used GPUs?
newbie
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December 05, 2013, 01:06:30 PM
#3
Hi,

First of all thanks for replying.
Trust me I would love buying the 7950 and would love even more buying two of them. Unfortunately I have budget problems, additionally there's a graphic cards shortage where I am located and time is of the essence for me here Smiley
That's why I looked at dozens of cards and at their price, availability and performance until I narrowed it all down to these two options, which I personally don't have enough knowledge to determine which one of them is superior to the other, if at any.
Do you have an idea?

Thanks!
sr. member
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December 05, 2013, 12:53:05 PM
#2
7870 is is good. But I would go for a 2 7950 setup since it has the cheapest hash/$ ratio. Also Sapphire will be cooler because of it's design.

IMHO try to save more for a 7950 that has 3 blowers so it will last a little longer.
newbie
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December 05, 2013, 12:49:41 PM
#1
Hello everyone,

I am interested in getting an ATI Radeon 7870 for mining (Litecoins, BitBars and maybe also xpm and other alts).

I can choose between two options:
1. This GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD GHz Edition (http://www.gigabyte.us/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4154#sp)
2. This SAPPHIRE HD 7870 GHz Edition OC 2GB GDDR5 (http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1160&pid=1487&%20psn=&lid=1&leg=0#)

Which one of these two do you recommend?

Thanks in advance.
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