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Topic: Seeking Advice -Which 7970 to buy now? - page 2. (Read 3080 times)

sr. member
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March 17, 2013, 10:58:29 PM
#10

That is the "Big Mac" version of the 7970 i think Smiley

I was hoping to make money, so I think I should look at the other ones....
How so? This could be a dangerous way of thinking, depending on your response.

My warranty experience with XFX was good. Had they not been out of replacement fans for my card at the time, they even would have sent me the fan instead of me having to send my card to them. That said, their cooling solutions are shitty, in my limited experience.
For the record, I was not aware of VisionTek's warranty, so that is something to look into.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
March 17, 2013, 10:50:24 PM
#9
I was thinking the MSI because I know I can get replacement fans for it...

The lifetime warranty on the other cards sounds pretty interesting.
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
March 17, 2013, 10:47:56 PM
#8

That is the "Big Mac" version of the 7970 i think Smiley

I was hoping to make money, so I think I should look at the other ones....
legendary
Activity: 1946
Merit: 1006
Bitcoin / Crypto mining Hardware.
KWH
legendary
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1045
In Collateral I Trust.
March 17, 2013, 10:22:37 PM
#5
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/difference-between-graphics-card-brands-eg-gigabytesapphirexfx-etc-152790

My list of totally unscientific, unproven, and completely biased recommendations of GPU brands.

Good: Gigabyte, MSI, Asus, Sapphire, Powercolor

Bad: XFX, Diamond, HIS, Visiontek


Not a single issue with either MSI, PowerColor, HIS or VisionTek. OC like champs and run cool. Only issues with Diamond were failed fans and lousy customer support.
legendary
Activity: 952
Merit: 1000
March 17, 2013, 10:20:45 PM
#4
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/difference-between-graphics-card-brands-eg-gigabytesapphirexfx-etc-152790

My list of totally unscientific, unproven, and completely biased recommendations of GPU brands.

Good: Gigabyte, MSI, Asus, Sapphire, Powercolor

Bad: XFX, Diamond, HIS, Visiontek
KWH
legendary
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1045
In Collateral I Trust.
March 17, 2013, 10:03:01 PM
#3
I have no specific experience with the 7970 but in general I find sapphire non-reference to have really good cooling
Certain XFX video cards are the only ones where you can get a lifetime warranty.
I was personally looking at the Gigabyte OC model for a while. Apparently it runs really cool


VisionTek also offers lifetime warranty.
sr. member
Activity: 471
Merit: 256
March 17, 2013, 09:46:02 PM
#2
I have no specific experience with the 7970 but in general I find sapphire non-reference to have really good cooling
Certain XFX video cards are the only ones where you can get a lifetime warranty.
I was personally looking at the Gigabyte OC model for a while. Apparently it runs really cool
newbie
Activity: 56
Merit: 0
March 17, 2013, 09:42:50 PM
#1
Hello,

I am going to buy some 7970's to do some bitcoin and litecoin mining. The hash rate per $ seems to match the 7850/7870 cards, so I figure I might as well just buy 7970's and get higher density and maybe better resale.

I know ASIC are coming. Someday... but I am going to jump in anyway because I can buy 7970's now and do litecoin if all else fails Smiley

Right now I am leaning toward the MSI 7970

Does anyone have any first hand experience with the different versions of the 7970? I am specifically trying to figure out which manufacturer and model of 7970.

I would welcome input from anyone who has mined them or who has other input about them.

Thank you,

Planman
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