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**THIS WEEK ONLY: MORE GREAT SAPPHIRE DEALS!!!**

Gibbo

Gibbo

Gibbo

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Hi there


OK Sapphire is very hot at the moment, with great reason, truly superb cards at superb pricing and This Week Only does not let down:-




Sapphire HD 7970 VAPOR-X GHZ 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £359.99 inc VAT

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The SAPPHIRE HD 7970 3GB Vapor-X Edition delivers a similar high performance as the HD 7970 6GB Vapor-X model but at a more aggressive price point. It has 3GB of the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 6000MHz effective, and runs with a core clock speed of 1000 MHz which with PowerTune Dynamic Boost rises to 1050 MHz on the engine. It has a slightly less sophisticated 8-phase power design and the versatile output configuration of Dual-link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort.

Vapor-X Cooling Design: The brand new Vapor-X cooling design is based on a new vapor-chamber designed especially for the HD 7970 Vapor-X. With two 90 mm HJB bearing fan and 2 x 8mm plus 2 x 6 mm highly efficient heatpipes, the cooler easily handles the heat generated from the HD 7970 Vapor-X even when it is running over 1000 MHz.

TriXX Utility: TriXX allows tuning of GPU voltage as well as core and memory clocks, whilst continuously displaying the temperature. Manual control of fan speed is supported, as well as user created fan profiles and the ability to save up to four different performance settings.

Features:-
- Fastest single GPU graphics card on the planet
- Hugely overclockable
- Vastly cooler running than previous generation
- Quieter running than previous generation
- Compute Power: 3.5 TFLOPS
- Core Clock Speed: 1000MHz (Boost 1050MHz)
- Primitive Rate: 2 prim / clk
- Shader Architecture: GCN
- Stream Processors: 32 CU / 2048 ALU
- Texture Units: 128
- ROPS / Z-Stencil: 32 / 128
- Frame Buffer / Memory: 3GB GDDR5
- Memory Width / Speed: 384 bit / 6000MHz
- Load / Idle Board Power: <300W / <3W
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin
- Display Outputs: 2xDVI + 1x DisplayPort + 1x HDMI
- 2yr Warranty


Was [£399.95] Inc. VAT

Only £359.99 inc VAT.

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Sapphire HD 7950 FLEX DUAL-X 3072MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card @ £254.99 inc VAT

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The SAPPHIRE HD 7950 FleX is now the highest performing card with this feature, allowing gamers to use low-cost DVI monitors for all three screens. Additional monitors can be added to the setup, but must be DisplayPort connected. With its core clock speeds of 860MHz and 1250MHz (5 Gb/sec effective) for the memory this model is faster than the HD 7950 standard edition and brings easy to configure multi-screen enjoyment to even hard-core gamers.

Features:-
- Core Clock: 860MHz
- Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Memory Clock: 5000MHz (Effective)
- Memory Interface: 384-Bit
- Processing Cores: 1792
- Bus Type: PCI-Express 3.0
- Display Connectors: 1x Dual Link DVI, 1x Single Link DVI, 1x HDMI & 2x Mini-DisplayPort
- HDCP Capable
- DirectX 11 Support
- OpenGL 3.2 Support
- ATI CrossFire Ready
- ATI Eyefinity Technology
- ATI Avivo HD
- ATI Stream Technology
- ATI HD3D Technology
- Warranty: 2 Years


Was [£279.99] Inc. VAT

Only £254.99 inc VAT.

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Sapphire HD 7950 Vapor-X OC 3072MB PCI-Express Graphics Card (11196-09-40G) @ £254.99 inc VAT

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SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB OC with Boost Vapor-X Edition has the latest GDDR5 memory clocked at 5000MHz effective, and runs with a core clock speed of 850 MHz which with PowerTune Dynamic Boost rises to 950 MHz on the engine. It has a slightly less sophisticated 8-phase power design and the versatile output configuration of Dual-link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort.

The Vapor-X cooler is based on a new vapor chamber designed especially for this series. Heat is carried away by four heatpipes (2 x 8mm plus 2 x 6mm), and finally dispersed by two 90mm fan with aerofoil blades and dust repelling bearings. The Vapor-X cooler easily handles the heat generated from the HD 7950 even under extreme load conditions.

Features:-
- Core Clock: 850MHz (950MHz in BOOST)
- Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Memory Clock: 5000MHz (Effective)
- Memory Interface: 384-Bit
- Processing Cores: 1792
- Bus Type: PCI-Express 3.0
- Display Connectors: 1x Dual Link DVI, 1x Single Link DVI, 1x HDMI & 1x DisplayPort
- HDCP Capable
- DirectX 11 Support
- OpenGL 3.2 Support
- ATI CrossFire Ready
- ATI Eyefinity Technology
- ATI Avivo HD
- ATI Stream Technology
- ATI HD3D Technology
- Power Connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin
- Warranty: 2 Years


Was [£259.99] Inc. VAT

Only £254.99 inc VAT.

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Sapphire HD 7950 OC 3072MB PCI-Express Graphics Card (11196-01-20G) @ £239.99 inc VAT

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The SAPPHIRE HD 7950 3GB features SAPPHIRE’s new dual-extractor technology - Dual-X - a highly efficient multi-heatpipe cooler with dual fans providing quiet and very cool operation during normal operating conditions, and superb cooling performance even under extreme load.

For enthusiasts wishing to maximise performance, a new version of the SAPPHIRE overclocking tool, TriXX supporting this latest generation of technology is available free to download from the SAPPHIRE website. TriXX allows tuning of GPU voltage as well as core and memory clocks, whilst continuously displaying temperature. Manual control of fan speed is supported, as well as user created fan profiles and the ability to save up to four different performance settings.

Features:-
- Core Clock: 810MHz
- Memory: 3072MB GDDR5
- Memory Clock: 5000MHz (Effective)
- Memory Interface: 384-Bit
- Processing Cores: 1792
- Bus Type: PCI-Express 3.0
- Display Connectors: 1x Dual Link DVI, 1x HDMI & 2x Mini-DisplayPort
- HDCP Capable
- DirectX 11 Support
- OpenGL 3.2 Support
- ATI CrossFire Ready
- ATI Eyefinity Technology
- ATI Avivo HD
- ATI Stream Technology
- ATI HD3D Technology
- Warranty: 2 Years


Was [£249.95] Inc. VAT

Only £239.99 inc VAT.

ORDER NOW









AMD have really got their pricing spot on, these prices for stupidly fast 7900 cards is pretty legendary to be honest and sales are proving so as they are selling like hot cakes and we've got plenty to go round. :D :D :D :D :D
 
I ordered a 7950 Vapor-X yesterday afternoon for £259.99 and it hasn't even shipped yet :rolleyes:

Don't suppose theres any change of getting the reduced price on that?
 
Meh, I see you raised the prices of the 7850's since yesterday. I went into town today to add funds to my bank just to buy a 7850 2GB and now I'm literally 90 pence short since realizing you raised the prices..
 
Gibbo said:
If it was my £250ish, 7950 everytime. :)
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I'm due a major upgrade but am still half asleep so my question is how does one choose between the 3 7950s'. Am I missing something obvious ?
 
I thought the sapphire OC editions were at either 900 or 950 clock? Calling the one running at 810 an OC seems rather confusing?
 
Fabulous prices. If my Monitor was back from RMA I'd grab one of those. Damn you Samsung hurry up! ..and Damn you OCUK :p

I was reading about those Flex Cards yesterday - I still don't understand what they do. :confused:
 
frankmcg said:
I thought the sapphire OC editions were at either 900 or 950 clock? Calling the one running at 810 an OC seems rather confusing?
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11196-10-40G - Is 900Mhz and quotes a Dual Bios Chip.

The one that OCUK have is:

11196-01-20G- 810Mhz. No Dual Bios mentioned.

Maybe the description needs updating.
 
4T5 said:
I'm due a major upgrade but am still half asleep so my question is how does one choose between the 3 7950s'. Am I missing something obvious ?
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It would be Vapor-X > FLEX > OC.

So basically there is no point in getting the FLEX (sorry Gibbo) whilst the Vapor-X is the same price. The Vapor-X has a better cooler and will most likely overclock further as a result.
 
Sapphire FleX Technology
3 DVI Eyefinity Out of the Box – Targeting maximum flexibility with minimum outlay, Sapphire FleX Technology simplifies AMD’s multi-monitor Eyefinity solution by allowing 3 X DVI monitors to be connected to the board ‘out of the box’ WITHOUT the requirement for expensive DisplayPort monitors or Active Adapters.

http://www.techwarelabs.com/sapphire-hd-7950-flex-edition/2/
 
Amazing value. If I didnt need an Nvidia card for 3D, I would snap up the 7950 in a heartbeat!

Although not debating if getting one of the 6xx is worth the extra, just for 3D (if and when I use it).
 
Ezyryder said:
Don't AMD cards do 3D these days?
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Yes they do, with Tridef.

I bet this question has been asked before, but with AMD improving their drivers, what is better?

The research I've done so far tells me, the 3D depth/effect etc is far superior with AMD/DDD/Tridef, but Nvidia allows more compatibility. But most of the stuff I've read on this is from 2010.

I don't mind tinkering with profiles to get something right for my favourite games.

So would AMD be far superior in 3D than nvidia 3D vision 2?

May start a topic on this.
 
Looks like the 7950 Vapor-X has 2x 8-pin power connectors according to Sapphire's website but then they got the specs for my card wrong? Gibbo?

*2X150 Watt 8-pin PCI Express power connector is required.*

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1157&pid=1547&psn=&lid=1&leg=0#

It probably uses 8+6-pin though you'd think Sapphire would actually get their own specifications correct :rolleyes:

Kind of wish i had waited for this version but my Dual-X 950MHz model is still awesome :)

Nice prices there Gibbo! :D

Edit.. @majnu, 11196-10-40G is the model i have and is 950MHz on a 7970 PCB with the Dual Bios.. also has 8+6-pin power connectors. 11196-02-40G is the 900MHz version IIRC.

I think Sapphire have gone overboard this time around :p
 
MyBrains said:
Looks like the 7950 Vapor-X has 2x 8-pin power connectors according to Sapphire's website but then they got the specs for my card wrong? Gibbo?

*2X150 Watt 8-pin PCI Express power connector is required.*

http://www.sapphiretech.com/presentation/product/?cid=1&gid=3&sgid=1157&pid=1547&psn=&lid=1&leg=0#

It probably uses 8+6-pin though you'd think Sapphire would actually get their own specifications correct :rolleyes:

Kind of wish i had waited for this version but my Dual-X 950MHz model is still awesome :)

Nice prices there Gibbo! :D

Edit.. @majnu, 11196-10-40G is the model i have and is 950MHz on a 7970 PCB with the Dual Bios.. also has 8+6-pin power connectors. 11196-02-40G is the 900MHz version IIRC.

I think Sapphire have gone overboard this time around :p
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Did you get yours from Overclockers? Assuming you did, maybe Gibbo's team need to update the webpage and the picture. :)
Have you overclocked yours?
 
majnu said:
Did you get yours from Overclockers? Assuming you did, maybe Gibbo's team need to update the webpage and the picture. :)
Have you overclocked yours?
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Didnt get mine from OCuK but i'm thinking Gibbo would physically look at the card to verify specs.. i'm just checking :)

Yup i overclock.. check the 3DMark11 thread.. i think i'm in joint 24th place with a 7970 last time i looked :D
 
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