MSI PE 670 vs Sapphire 7970 OC

[revro]

well if you want multimonitor on ati you will also need displayport adapter, so maybe nvidia would be less hassle.

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revro

 

[dudewitbow]

well if you want multimonitor on ati you will also need displayport adapter, so maybe nvidia would be less hassle.

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revro

on the otherside, software for eyefinity is much more evolved for multiple screens and the frame loss from switching into multiple screens is much smaller

 

[selayan]

I don't think I will use multiple monitors. I would probably replace my 22 LED 60hz with an asus 120hz LED, same size. That won't be for a while though.

 

[sherlockwing]

Because the Gigabyte is $399 where as the MSI 670 Power edition is $429. If you were settling on getting a 670 why would you pay 30 more just because of the brand. Both Gigabyte and Msi are known to be good companies.

A similar type model for 680 is around $550 or a so maybe less.

And if you are forking over $300 + for a card why isn't it important to save what you can if you are considering high end models on both ends.

Power edition is $429.99 but you get a $25 rebate card from MSI, so it is actually $404.99 counting the rebate, which drops it between EVGA FTW(407.99) and Gigabyte(399.99). If you can't do rebate or have to buy in September(the rebate ends on 8/31) Gigabyte and EVGA FTW would be cheaper.

 

[selayan]

Yeh I am moving in 2 weeks and I feel like I would order it after I move so I can have everything set up and not worry about packing/unpacking. If I find a deal this week I'll get something. I've been looking at a lof of the models.

 

[regina_49]

I am not sure a 7970 would fit your case but i think it would be better for two monitors i play on a single 1920 x 1200 and i can play any game i have on ultra settings with my MSI GTX 670 PE still for two monitors i think the 7970 is maybe better

 

[selayan]

I am not sure a 7970 would fit your case but i think it would be better for two monitors i play on a single 1920 x 1200 and i can play any game i have on ultra settings with my MSI GTX 670 PE still for two monitors i think the 7970 is maybe better

Well according to some specs I found online, the Saphire 7970 that has one fan is a reference model and its 10.5." It should fit because someone that put the Gigabyte OC windforce 670 in their Roswill Challenger case said that card was about 10.75" almost 11.

The case's video card length size seems to be confirmed at 11" and 3/8.