560ti twin frozr II Golden Edition

[chchom22]

if i am going to spend $280 on a 560ti twin frozr II Golden Edition, is that a good deal?

or should i be looking to buy a 6950 2bg?

 

[namansingh]

Get ASUS 6950 With DIRECT CU 2GB and flash it to a 670.

 

[metal orient]

Get ASUS 6950 With DIRECT CU 2GB and flash it to a 670.

Risky as it has no dual bios switch

 

[jyjjy]

Yeah, if you are looking to flash an HD6950 I would stick to the reference model.
As for the GTX 560 Ti I wouldn't say that is a particularly good deal. The MSI Hawk model is cheaper, clocked 50mhz higher and uses the updated Twin Frozr III cooler. The Gold Edition does look sweet though I guess.

 

[chchom22]

how do i know which models are reference and non reference?
and i also heard that manufacturers arent making "flashable" cards anymore...could this be why neweggs top sellers have been out of stock for a while?

 

[metal orient]

+ 1, I doubt there's any particular benefit to the golden edition. especially with the hawk being cheaper.

Could also consider Gigabyte SOC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125369&cm_re=gigabyte_560_ti-_-14-125-369-_-Product

6950 is a good card as well and i general they're neck and neck

 

[chchom22]

Yeah, if you are looking to flash an HD6950 I would stick to the reference model.
As for the GTX 560 Ti I wouldn't say that is a particularly good deal. The MSI Hawk model is cheaper, clocked 50mhz higher and uses the updated Twin Frozr III cooler. The Gold Edition does look sweet though I guess.

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/04/25/msi_n560gtxti_hawk_video_card_review i was looking at the hawk model as well, but this review says its not good bang for your buck

 

[jyjjy]

The reference model is the one with the box like cooler and the fan at the end of the card. Like so:

They only vary in regards to what decal the individual manufacturer has chosen to place on the card.

 

[jyjjy]

http://www.hardocp.com/article/2011/04/25/msi_n560gtxti_hawk_video_card_review i was looking at the hawk model as well, but this review says its not good bang for your buck

Well... how would buying a more expensive model make it a better deal?