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ATI 6950 2GB Unlocking Question

UberGinge

UberGinge

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Hi guys,

I know that there are newer cards out there now that may not be able to be unlocked, but in the list of current ones on sale by OcUK, which ones can actually be unlocked?

Thanks.
 
Haha, I'm borrowing a 480GTX at the moment, just haven't updated my sig. This card is for a friend, my 5870 is currently getting RMA'd, should have that back soon hopefully.
 
The Sapphire Toxic has a "chance" to unlock...but IMO £35-£50 extra over other decent brand/model 6950 2GB is too much of a price premium for a "chance", baring in mind that even if it can successfully unlock to the 6970, on the same clock speed it is still only a tiny 3% faster on average.
 
I agree it's not worth the extra premium but most of the toxics will unlock, most of the reference ones did, Sapphire opened the door again with unlocking.

The extra shaders do provide more consistent framreates though for smoother gameplay:
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I wouldn't pay the £250 for the Sapphire Toxic, as if one would pay that much for a chance to unlock, he might as well pay extra £20 for the HIS ATI Radeon HD 6970 IceQ at £270 for guaranteed 6970 performance. If one must get the Sapphire Toxic, he would be better off keeping an eye on the today only deals or this week only deals and get one if it drop to £220~£230 range instead of full price at nearly £250.
 
TFIII for sure can be unlocked. but id think less about unlock and more about oc'ability so get a decent fan.
 
hedgey said:
TFIII for sure can be unlocked. but id think less about unlock and more about oc'ability so get a decent fan.
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don't be so sure, my TFIII won't unlock, older ones might, the only new cards that stand a fair chance of unlocking now are the Toxics :)
 
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