AMD 7950 Worth the money?

[NeverBackDown]

Seems like XFX is the only option left really, well really Amd is the only option in your case considering you want to push 3 1080p screens. That Vram and 384bit bus will be your best friends with that high of a res.

 

[Destro521]

yeah, single or dual screens are better for 670s arent they?
Im trying to think what the more appropriate option would be?
One card ( matrix 7970 or other ) or dual card option (7950 or 670)i have picked the gigabyte UP4 TH as the mobo.
Should i OC straight as soon as i get it or give it some time?
the Screen res is 1X 1080P and 2 X 1366x768 i think

 

[NeverBackDown]

Well just play games and if you feel you need the boost then yes OC. If you plan on saving to get another 7970 matrix then get one now then another later otherwise get dual 7950s now.

Gaming on that low of a res? i think you could only play on 1336x768 as thats the highest res the other 2 monitors can go.

 

[Destro521]

It depends on if get a job or not the TAFE takes up 8am -5pm on the thurs and friday. i can only afford a matrix and a 750W PSU so im nt too sure on that subject,
I was thinking of using the middle 1080P for FPS and the 3 screen setup for strategy games like the total war franchise to add that extra bit of atmosphere to an already awesome game. and also for the other veiws on 3ds max if thats possible

 

[Gamepro105]

I bought the 7950 and i kinda wish i saved up and bought the 7970 but the 7950 as a very good card and worth the money

 

[Destro521]

yeah, i wish i was able to afford 2 7970s. but 2 7950s are good anyway so i have no problems

hopefully my FPS deosnt get slammed like it did in planetside 2, it was the first game that brought my laptops temps to 95 celcius

 

[NeverBackDown]

you really think 2 7950s will get slammed? lol

 

[Destro521]

PLE.com have informed me that the XFX DD Black will be stocked on the 12th of febuary.
There is another that is 30$ cheaper called the XFX Tahiti Pro2 which is a black edition without the double dissipation cooler, with the TP2 i can also get the Coolermaster X6 or the noctua UP12 which is awesome.

The xfx TP2 has only one fan, should i just get the 670 sli instead?

 

[NeverBackDown]

Why not just order the XFX DD and when they get them in stock they will ship it?

 

[Destro521]

with the TP2 i can get the better cpu cooling and have money left over for extra case fans. im also checking other websites for better prices, and even some american sites such as ironside computers

 

[NeverBackDown]

Ok well if the TP2 is refernce design then really gonna need some airfow for them so they dont overheat

 

[Destro521]

Yeah thats what im worried about aslong as i can get these extra fans i should be alright, either that or the HAF X

 

[NeverBackDown]

Both options are fine, if you end up spending more on the stryker w/fan upgrades then the haf x is a better choice

 

[Destro521]

Both options are fine, if you end up spending more on the stryker w/fan upgrades then the haf x is a better choice

Thanks for all of the help over the past few days the fans are 8$ each free shipping, so that comes to 217, 2 dollars cheaper than the haf

i was finally able to open the 7950 XFX review on here as my internet usage was reset 30 mins ago

 

[NeverBackDown]

Thanks for all of the help over the past few days the fans are 8$ each free shipping, so that comes to 217, 2 dollars cheaper than the haf

i was finally able to open the 7950 XFX review on here as my internet usage was reset 30 mins ago

Thats what us members are here for!
So whats the build look like now?

 

[Destro521]

just waiting for stock but i had some crazy luck and grabbed an
ASrock z77 oc formula for 249$ instead of 290$!!
so its i7 3770k
z77 Asrock formula
i30 freezer
2 X XFX single fan 7950 black edition
storm stryker
21.5" monitor
Samsung 830 series SSD 120gb
Toshiba 2TB HDD
16gb ram 2x8 @ 1600 Mhz
6 never settle games
TP-LinK WN951N network card
realtek ALC898 on-board audio
just have to wait 5 days for prosessing

 

[NeverBackDown]

5 days for processing? Wow here in the US it takes like 10seconds and then you get an email saying its been processed..

 

[Destro521]

mailing all the parts in and stuff aswell, the actuall transaction is comeplete they just need to get the parts from their distributors as i had clicked the box that says mail it when all of the parts are in.

cant wait to see how this asrock performs

 

[NeverBackDown]

Oh my bad

 

[Destro521]

i still need to figure out where i can put the case its either on the ground next to my table or on another table next to my monitor table.