Official Radeon 7950 Review and discussion thread - Page 2

**lee63** · 02-28-12, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

You might want to think about returning those. The coolers on that version is absolutely crap, and even worse in crossfire.

I don't see nothing wrong with the coolers...never goes above 68c in BF3 Ultra 4x MSAA, which is fine with me. My 6970s were a lot hotter..high 80s or 90s.

Everyone is hating on XFX lately, I don't get it.

**Roadhog** · 02-28-12, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lee63

I don't see nothing wrong with the coolers...never goes above 68c, which is fine with me.

Ya? That's good. All the other stuff i've been reading about the 7970 with those coolers is they run MUCH hotter than the reference cooler.

**lee63** · 02-28-12, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

Ya? That's good. All the other stuff i've been reading about the 7970 with those coolers is they run MUCH hotter than the reference cooler.

I'm happy with them so far, we'll see how long they last lol.

**Roadhog** · 02-28-12, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lee63

I'm happy with them so far, we'll see how long they last lol.

post tits. I mean, pics.

**lee63** · 02-28-12, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhog

post tits. I mean, pics.

I will tomorrow, I need to clean it up a little.

Viral · 02-28-12, 10:04 PM

DD eDDition has trouble keeping their cool...

**Greedo** · 02-28-12, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Viral

DD eDDition has trouble keeping their cool...

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looking forward to the pics, lee.

Xion X2 · 02-29-12, 10:14 AM

Glad you're happy with the cards, Lee.

**lee63** · 03-01-12, 08:42 AM

Thanks guys, looks like I can get 1020-25 on each card with out any added voltage...which I'm happy with, I think that's close to stock 7970 speeds

haven't touched the memory yet. Pic coming soon.

**lee63** · 03-02-12, 09:35 AM

Ok, here's a pic, my final clocks are 1025/1500, I could probably go a lot higher with some added voltage...but I'm happy with the performance and its not really needed.

I wish my motherboard supported PCIE x 8 in the 3rd slot so I could split these cards up, The top card does get a little hotter (70c the highest) but the fan gets pretty loud and annoying.

By splitting them up solves the problem...but the 2nd card is only running at PCIE x 4. Looks like I need a new motherboard

any suggestions ?

needs to be black or fit my color scheme.

**lee63** · 03-02-12, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by slaWter

Looks great

I'd wait for a new 7 series board for your Sandy Bridge. They're compatible.

Thanks...new 7 series boards ? got any info on them.

ViN86 · 03-02-12, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by lee63

Thanks...new 7 series boards ? got any info on them.

They're the boards that are ready for Ivy Bridge, which should be dropping in about a month.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5351/m...erbolt-support

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03-01-12, 08:42 AM	#21
lee63 Classified Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrieta, U.S./Taunton, U.K. Posts: 4,263	Re: Official Radeon 7950 Review and discussion thread Thanks guys, looks like I can get 1020-25 on each card with out any added voltage...which I'm happy with, I think that's close to stock 7970 speeds haven't touched the memory yet. Pic coming soon. __________________

03-02-12, 09:35 AM	#22
lee63 Classified Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrieta, U.S./Taunton, U.K. Posts: 4,263	Re: Official Radeon 7950 Review and discussion thread Ok, here's a pic, my final clocks are 1025/1500, I could probably go a lot higher with some added voltage...but I'm happy with the performance and its not really needed. I wish my motherboard supported PCIE x 8 in the 3rd slot so I could split these cards up, The top card does get a little hotter (70c the highest) but the fan gets pretty loud and annoying. By splitting them up solves the problem...but the 2nd card is only running at PCIE x 4. Looks like I need a new motherboard any suggestions ? needs to be black or fit my color scheme. __________________