xfx black edition 6970

[utrinius]

i think i am going to buy this graphics card, does anybody have anything good/bad to say about it?
and does anybody know if it has 2x6 power connectors or 1x6 1x8

 

[kylew]

Overpriced, do the right thing and get a 6950 and unlock it to a 6950.

 

[Brumboy]

Get a 6950 and unlock it to a 6970, will save you some money!

 

[Predicament]

Q F T Kylew

Save yourself £65

 

[utrinius]

too scared i will mess it up lol

 

[utrinius]

now im thinking about getting a gtx 570 again cant make my mind up

 

[Stanners]

if you have the money to spare get the 570, if you want a top bargain get the 6950 and unlock the shaders!

 

[utrinius]

i think i will get the gainward geforce gtx570 GLH
one question since it comes overclocked already does that mean the cards going to be getting very hot?
also how much power will that card use compared to my 1gb 4890 i currently have
and is it a lot longer than my 4890? will it fit in a haf 932 case?
cheers

 

[kylew]

i think i will get the gainward geforce gtx570 GLH
one question since it comes overclocked already does that mean the cards going to be getting very hot?
also how much power will that card use compared to my 1gb 4890 i currently have
and is it a lot longer than my 4890? will it fit in a haf 932 case?
cheers

You're spending an extra £70-80 that you just don't need to spend. You literally can't mess up modding a 6950 to a 6970 because they all have dual bioses.

 

[TropicLightning]

I have seen quite a few around that have a terrible time getting them flashed. To some it is just not worth the hassle.

Me?, I flashed mine. About a 2 min job.

 

[Blackhorse]

Yea they very easy to flash, they have a fail safe dual bios.
Failing that see if any other members live near you that have done it and pay them £20 for their time! ?

 

[Cleeecooo]

If you r too scares to flash then id go for the 570

 

[utrinius]

what 570 is the best? there is sooo many all with slightly diff specs and makes etc

 

[arc@css]

what 570 is the best? there is sooo many all with slightly diff specs and makes etc

If you do go down that route don't bother with an overclocked one, just apply the overclock yourself and get the cheapest card.

 

[6644kp]

i'd say get a 6950 and flash its really easy to do

 

[antran]

avoid the black edition, I remembered having a lot of problems with my 5970 be.