Powercolor Radeon 7950 vs XFX Black Edition 7950

caltiger123 · Dec 27, 2012

Ok so I have found a powercolor 7950 like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131457 and a REFURBISHED XFX BE 7950 like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150601 for about the same price.... What should I go for?

This is for a new system I am planning to build with a i5 3570k and it is for gaming

lt_dan_zsu · Dec 27, 2012

Obviously the not refurbished one by power color.

Sumukh_Bhagat · Dec 27, 2012

Get a new one.
Powercolor card is discontinued
And XFX is out of stock

Get this instead. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125414

DarkSable · Dec 27, 2012

The thing is, neither of those are amazing brands. I'd go with a more reliable 7870, myself.

caltiger123 · Dec 27, 2012

Thanks for the replies.....
What if I could get either for around $200?

lt_dan_zsu · Dec 27, 2012

I would always go for the new one, and that is a good deal.

caltiger123 · Dec 27, 2012

Is it ok to buy older or discontinued cards though?

Sumukh_Bhagat · Dec 28, 2012

Older cards have usually less features.
Discontinued cards always are Hard to find.

So get that Gigabyte one I recommended.