Sapphire 7870 OC vs NON-OC

[oddlyinsane]

Is there a difference between the Sapphire R7870 Ghz Edition OC and the NON OC version besides the factory overclock? I stumbled across a few comments on Youtube regarding this, and some people said it (the OC veriosn) has a better cooling design. If i am not mistaken, a few benchmarking/review sites have mentioned this also. However, i am not sure if this is true, so that is why i am asking you guys. By the way, the difference is a mere $10, but still.

Regards, 😉

 

[ricardois]

don't think so, the only difference are those clocks by the specifications they give...

 

[hellfire24]

non reference coolers are definitely better than reference coolers.they(custom cooled) have more overclocking potential and run cooler.if the difference is 10 bucks,then go with non reference(MSi twinfrozer is best IMO).

 

[ricardois]

i think he is talking about, those Sapphire graphics card, isn't ?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102981
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102983

if yes, so the differences are like i've told before, just the clocks. coolers are the same.

both have the same dimensions:
10.24" x 4.45" x 1.38"

the coolers on the pictures look a little different but looking over the specs they should be the same.